Do you or someone you know get judged for dating someone older or younger? In this mini-episode, Valery dives into what really keeps relationships thriving—and how to tell if age is an issue or just background noise.
💬 Work 1:1 with Valery.
🎙️ Catch more episodes weekly on Relationship Rescue.

Are you constantly walking on eggshells in your relationships? Do you feel like you’re being “too nice,” but still not loved the way you deserve?

In this powerful episode of Relationship Rescue, I sit down with trauma therapist and bestselling author Dr. Ingrid Clayton to explore the hidden emotional patterns that keep us stuck in toxic love cycles—especially when we don’t even realize it’s abuse.

We dive into:

• What the fawn response really is (and why so many women mistake it for kindness)

• The difference between narcissistic behavior and plain emotional immaturity

• How gaslighting erodes your self-trust

• Why survivors often blame themselves—and how to break free from self-gaslighting

• What real healing looks like when you’re done losing yourself to please others

Dr. Clayton brings her lived experience and clinical insight to this deep conversation, helping you understand that people-pleasing is not your personality—it’s a trauma response.

If you’ve ever said “I don’t even know who I am anymore,” this episode is for you.

🔗 ⁠Connect⁠ with Dr. Ingrid Clayton

❤️ Love the show? ⁠⁠Support us⁠⁠ on Patreon and get exclusive Q&As, bonus content, and behind-the-scenes access!

✨ Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow Relationship Rescue. New episodes drop every Monday!
Apply to work with me 1:1 and learn how to communicate clearly, set healthy boundaries, and finally feel safe being yourself.

Ever felt like someone had a backup plan… while still with you? In this mini-episode, Valery breaks down the fear behind monkey-branching—and how to stop jumping from person to person without healing in between.
💬 Get coaching support.
🎙️ Subscribe to Relationship Rescue for more weekly insights.