Breaking Repeating Patterns, People Pleasing & Self-Betrayal | Michael Lauria | The Elisha Show

On this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with Michael Lauria, a therapist and author, about unconscious patterns, people pleasing, and the struggle to live authentically. Michael explains how childhood experiences shape our behavior and why understanding a pattern doesn't necessarily mean we can break it.

In this episode:

✅ Why we repeat patterns even when we know they hurt us

✅ How childhood experiences shape adult behavior

✅ Why people pleasing can lead to self-betrayal

✅ The connection between belonging, love, and approval

✅ How everyday choices shape the lives we create

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