The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast #154 The Hidden Cost of People Pleasing in Your Massage Practice with Annette Montgomery, LMT
Dear People-Pleasing Massage Therapist,
This episode is for you. The one who says yes when they want to say no. The one who stays late, over-explains, undercharges, and then wonders why they feel drained at the end of the week.
Today, we’re joined by Annette Montgomery. Annette is a massage therapist, micro business owner, and recovering people pleaser and she is ready to unpack something most therapists experience but rarely talk about honestly:
People-pleasing is not a personality trait. It’s a business strategy. And it backfires.
We get into the real, behind-the-scenes moments:
The “whispers” your business gives you before things feel off
What over-giving actually looks like in a treatment room
Why resentment is often a boundary that hasn’t been set yet
How scripts can support your nervous system (not make you robotic)
The identity shift from “nice” to professional
If you want a massage career that gives you freedom, flexibility, financial stability, and space for your life outside the clinic, this conversation is a must-listen.
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Contact Annette
www.annettemontgomery.org
IG: @the_annettemontgomery
bfpwellness@gmail.com
More From Annette
- Virtual Membership: Bolstered. For professional massage therapists who are ready to feel supported, inspired + understood in their business. 1:1 work with me blends with community support in the coziest corner of massage groups. HERE
- I have a few free downloads like an email template for raising rates + one for firing a client HERE
- CE Course: Find your Unicorn Clients: Discover your most ideal, dreamy clients + then use that knowledge to write clear, effective copy + improve how you sell. HERE
- CE Course: The Rich Unicorn: everything you need to know about pricing + raising rates HERE
Contact The Radical Massage Therapist Podcast
Krista Dicks, RMT
📧 krista@theradicalrmt.com