Codependency Uncovered: How to St...

Codependency Uncovered: How to Stop Losing Yourself in Relationships

Strategies for Living by David C. McMillian, Ph.D. and Lauren Leon McMillian, M.S.
S33 · E82
Apr 27, 2026
42:00

Episode notes

What does codependency really look like—and how do you know if you’re stuck in it?

In this episode of Strategies for Living, David McMillian and Lauren Leon McMillian break down the often-misunderstood concept of codependency, moving beyond buzzwords to reveal the real-life behaviors that quietly shape our relationships.

From people-pleasing and fear of rejection to difficulty setting boundaries and losing your sense of self, they explore how codependency develops—and how it can keep you disconnected from your own identity. You’ll also learn the difference between unhealthy dependency and healthy interdependence, and why true love never requires you to disappear.

✨ If you’ve ever struggled with over-giving, avoiding conflict, or defining yourself through others, this episode offers insight, clarity, and a path back to yourself.

Original Airdate: 4/27/2026

Keywords

Healthy relationships
relationship psychology insights
personal growth and healing
codependency
signs of codependency
people pleasing
emotional boundaries
fear of rejection
self worth and identity
enabling behavior