1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 She thought pleasing everyone was love until it cost her health, identity, and voice. Eleanor MacDonald unlearned self-abandonment and rebuilt from truth. In this powerful episode, Kathy Baldwin sits down with Eleanor MacDonald, a transformational coach and trauma-informed healer who knows what it means to lose yourself while trying to keep everyone else happy. Together, they talk about breaking the pattern of self-sacrifice, the roots of emotional codependency, and the moment Eleanor chose self-worth over survival. You’ll hear how to recognize when caretaking becomes control, why self-trust is the foundation of healing, and how choosing yourself doesn’t make you selfish—it makes you whole. 👉 Connect with Eleanor: https://eleanormacdonald.com 📚 Explore Kathy’s books: Unlearn the Crap &amp;amp; Level UP: Your Soul Is Calling and How I Unlearned MY Crap — available on Amazon and bookstores. Visit unlearnthecrap.com to read more or apply to be a guest. ⚙️ Discover Finally: Build a podcast that grows without burnout at finallypodcastautomation.com — automate production, growth, and repurposing so your voice never gets lost. 🌐 All things Kathy Baldwin: https://kathybaldwin.me Quotes Eleanor MacDonald “Self-abandonment wears a mask called loyalty.” “I thought love meant losing myself—until my body said no.” “Healing began the moment I told the truth, even when my voice shook.” “Boundaries aren’t walls; they’re bridges to respect.” Kathy Baldwin “You can’t pour truth from an empty self.” “Every pattern you unlearn is a door to freedom.” “Choosing yourself is not selfish—it’s sacred.” Unlearn The Crap &amp; Level Up Your Soul is Calling https://unlearnthecrap.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/38429205/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/193677230