There’s a common misconception that codependency looks like two people who are completely reliant on each other, but the definition goes far beyond that. Codependency refers to an unhealthy relationship dynamic where one person is focused on taking care of, fixing or controlling the other to the extent that they neglect their own needs. In today’s episode, we discuss the spectrum of codependency, how it can show up and affect your life, and healthy methods for working through it. We break down what codependency can look like and decipher the fine line between empathy and codependency. Listen in to learn more about how you can create more resilience, strength and self love by doing the thought work on codependency.
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EPISODE TIMELINE
( 1:07 ) Welcome back to Do The Thought Work
( 1:28 ) Ashley H. shares her mindful moment.
( 3:59 ) Ashley G. shares her mindful moment.
( 6:43 ) Ashley H. and Ashley G. dive into today’s topic, codependency.
( 8:12 ) Ashley G. shares the definition of codependency.
( 11:00 ) Ashley G. and Ashley H. talk about how codependency can affect you.
( 13:35 ) Ashley H. gets candid about her experience with codependency.
( 14:32 ) Ashley G. says that codependency can show up in the form of, “denial, low self esteem, compliance, avoidance, and/or control.”
( 20:02 ) Ashley H. says, “I think one of the biggest areas of this that I've noticed in my own life is with taking on people's emotions and feelings and moods as my own or feeling responsible for them.”
( 22:02 ) Ashley G. says that codependency can be confusing to recognize.
( 25:27 ) Ashley H. and Ashley G. share healthy methods for working through codependency.
( 30:27 ) Ashley G. explains her self appreciation exercise.
( 34:20 ) Ashley H. says, “Don't underestimate the importance of self reliance and self dependency.”
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