48. Codependence 101: Why You Keep Losing Yourself in Relationships
Self Centered™ with Katie and Allie by Katie Kurtz and Allie West
Episode notes
If in relationships, you feel like you're always anticipating others’ needs, walking on eggshells, or taking responsibility for everyone else’s emotions, this episode may help you understand why. In this first episode of our four-part series on codependency, we unpack what codependence is, the five roles that keep people stuck in unhealthy patterns, and how childhood mirroring (or lack of it) can shape adult relational habits. You'll hear relational life examples as Katie shares a personal reflection on how her own codependent tendencies formed and how she is learning to reconnect with her authentic needs. By the end, you will see that healing from codependency is not about becoming less caring; it is about becoming more centered.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:
- What codependency actually means and why it is root ...