Ever feel like self-care is just another thing on your to-do list? Or that it requires a $400 spa day you don’t have time or money for? SAME. In this episode of Normal but Not, we’re getting real about why self-care feels so damn hard—and how to make it work for you without the guilt, the pressure, or the overpriced candles.

🔥 In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ Why self-care isn’t about luxury—it’s about survival
✅ How social media has totally lied to us about what self-care should look like
✅ Real, no-cost, no-time self-care strategies that actually help
✅ Why prioritizing yourself doesn’t mean neglecting others
✅ Quick, actionable steps you can take RIGHT NOW (seriously, unclench your jaw)

📚 Related Episodes:
🎧 Guilt-Free Boundaries: The Key to Reclaiming Your Power
🎧 When You’re Running on Empty: Burnout & Recovery
🎧 Are You Being Too Nice? The Truth About People-Pleasing

💡 Ready to take self-care seriously (without the guilt)? Grab my free cheat sheet, Setting Boundaries Without Guilt, at krystalcentinello.com.

📲 Let’s Connect:
✨ Instagram: @completecoachingwithkrystal
✨ Website: krystalcentinello.com

🔔 Next Week:Is It Normal to Feel Guilty for Putting Yourself First? Spoiler alert: You’re gonna want to hear this one.

Press play, take a deep breath, and let’s make self-care simple. 💖

Ever felt like you had to shrink yourself to keep the peace? In this episode ofNormal but Not, I sit down with Danielle Merrill—certified sacred geometry worker, customer relations manager, yoga instructor, actress, and fellow recovering people-pleaser—to dive into the lasting impact of emotionally immature parents.

We share personal stories of people-pleasing, the power of awareness in breaking these patterns, and why choosing love over fear is a game-changer. Plus, we explore sacred geometry work, the “Who Am I?” identity crisis, and the surprising role of destructive cats in our healing journeys.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling small, questioning your worth, or navigating relationships with emotionally immature parents, this episode is for you.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✔️ How emotionally immature parents shape people-pleasing tendencies
✔️ The importance of awareness in healing and self-discovery
✔️ Choosing love over fear in relationships and personal growth
✔️ Sacred geometry work and how it supports inner transformation
✔️ Dealing with the “Who Am I?” identity crisis and reclaiming your power
✔️ The unexpected lessons from chaotic cats 🐱

📚Referenced Books:

• Codependent No More by Melody Beattie
• How to Do the Work by Dr. Nicole LePera
• Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay C. Gibson
• Five Minute Journal

🎧Tune in and tag us with your biggest takeaways!

🔗Connect with Us:

• Krystal:@completecoachingwithkrystal |krystalcentinello.com
• Danielle:@dannicake8

Description:
In this special episode of Normal but Not, I’m joined by my husband to explore what it’s like to support a recovering people-pleaser in a relationship. We dive into how my people-pleasing tendencies showed up early in our relationship, the challenges that came with learning to set boundaries, and how we’ve grown together through the process.

If you’ve ever felt like you have to be everything for everyone—even in your closest relationships—this episode is for you. We’ll share key turning points, practical insights for both people-pleasers and their partners, and a few humorous moments along the way.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✔️ How people-pleasing affected my relationships before meeting my husband
✔️ His perspective on my growth and the challenges we faced
✔️ How to balance independence and partnership in a healthy relationship
✔️ Tips for both people-pleasers and their partners to build stronger connections

🎧 Listen now and tag me on Instagram (@completecoachingwithkrystal) with your biggest takeaway!

🔗 Take my free quiz: What Type of People-Pleaser Are You?

Next week: Is It Normal to Struggle with Self-Care? Don’t miss it!