195. The psychology of codependency

195. The psychology of codependency

How can you tell if you're codependent or just really close to someone? If you are enmeshed or just reliant on their support? Feeling happy and stable in a loving relationship, or losing your independence? There are a lot of misconceptions and misunderstandings when it come to codependent relationships, especially in our 20s and in today's episode we break down all you need to know and more, including:

  • The roots of codependency in childhood and attachment theory
  • Signs of codependency
  • Codependency v. dependency
  • How to heal your need for intensity and trauma bonding
  • Healing and restoring a codependent bond

Listen now! Today's episode is a rerun of Episode 69 whilst Jemma is recovering from a sudden illness. New episodes will be back on Friday, happy listening.

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81. Date yourself instead ft. Lyss Boss

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