Doses of Her

The Silent Sabotage: How Expectations Keep You Small


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You think it’s them. But it’s probably your expectations.

In this soul-stirring episode of Doses of Her, we’re breaking down the silent sabotage that happens when your peace depends on how others show up. From love to career to self-worth, expectations are the invisible strings pulling your emotions and keeping you small.

You’ll hear the exact moment I realized I wasn’t upset with him; I was disappointed by a script I didn’t even know I was following.

We dive deep into:

  • Why emotional maturity in others can trigger your inner control freak
  • The difference between being “needed” and being truly seen
  • What to do when your peace is tied to someone else’s behavior
  • How releasing expectations doesn’t mean lowering your standards
  • The practice of pouring back into you when you’re depleted from giving

This episode isn’t just a conversation; it’s a mirror. And if you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why do I keep ending up here?”, you need this one.

Because freedom doesn’t come from controlling outcomes.
It comes from letting go of who you thought you needed to be and reclaiming your right to move through life unbothered, untied, and fully you.

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Doses of HerBy Merilou