Boundaries, Dependency, and Healthier Relationships with Nedra Tawwab

Boundaries, Dependency, and Healthier Relationships with Nedra Tawwab

Why does it feel harder than ever to stay connected—to friends, partners, and even family?
What’s the difference between healthy boundaries and emotional disconnection?
Can you heal, grow, and still need other people?
And what if needing support is actually a sign of strength—not failure?

In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with therapist, bestselling author, and boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab for a powerful conversation about connection, dependency, and what it truly means to be in healthy relationships.

Together, they explore why modern self-care culture can sometimes push us toward isolation, how hyper-independence shows up in everyday life, and why healing doesn’t happen alone. Nedra breaks down the dependency spectrum—from codependency to emotional avoidance—and explains how true interdependence allows us to grow without losing ourselves.

From friendships and romantic relationships to attachment styles, expectations, and conflict, this episode is a grounded reminder that boundaries aren’t meant to separate us—they’re meant to help us stay connected.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why loneliness is rising despite increased self-awareness
  • The difference between codependency, enmeshment, and hyper-independence
  • What healthy dependency actually looks like in real life
  • How attachment styles affect relationships—and why they don’t define you
  • Why not every relationship should carry the same expectations
  • How to communicate needs without guilt or avoidance
  • The difference between solitude and isolation
  • Why small moments of intentional connection matter more than you think

This is your reminder that you’re not meant to do life alone.
That relationships are allowed to be imperfect.
And that healing, boundaries, and connection can exist at the same time.

You’re allowed to need people.
You’re allowed to ask for help.
And you’re allowed to stay connected—without losing yourself.


Follow Nedra:
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Order Nedra’s book here: https://www.nedratawwab.com/books/the-balancing-act

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