324: Breaking Free from High-Functioning Codependency with Terri Cole
The Addicted Mind Podcast
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
4.8 • 621 Ratings
🗓️ 10 March 2025
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
High-functioning codependency takes center stage as we welcome licensed psychotherapist and boundary expert Terri Cole to the Addicted Mind podcast. With a unique journey from a talent agent to a psychotherapist, Terri shares her personal experiences and insights from her book, "Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency." We dive into the world of individuals who seem to manage life with ease yet secretly bear the weight of excessive responsibilities. Terri provides valuable strategies to help listeners recognize and break free from these patterns, offering a path towards healthier relationships and personal well-being.
The episode also shines a light on the connection between highly sensitive people and high-functioning codependency. Terri and I explore the challenges of managing the instinct to control others' emotions and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. Personal anecdotes bring these discussions to life, including the struggle to support a loved one while respecting their autonomy. By acknowledging the discomfort of letting go, listeners can learn to empower others to be the heroes of their own stories, fostering genuine connection and intimacy.
In this episode, you will hear:
- High-functioning codependency and its hidden struggles explored with Terri Cole
- Transition from talent agent to psychotherapist; insights from Terri's book "Too Much"
- Connection between highly sensitive people and high-functioning codependency
- Strategies for setting boundaries and fostering healthier relationships
- Embracing vulnerability and authenticity as part of recovery
- Importance of self-discovery and courage to disappoint for personal growth
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Supporting Resources:
Instagram: Terri Cole (@terricole)
Book: Too Much https://www.terricole.com/
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | All right, everyone, welcome to the Addicted Mind podcast where we explore the layers of addiction, |
| 0:11.5 | mental health, and recovery with compassion and expertise. |
| 0:16.3 | I'm your host, Dwayne Austerlund, and today we're thrilled to have Terry Cole joining us. |
| 0:22.2 | Terry is a licensed psychotherapist, boundary expert, and author of the eye-opening book, Too Much, |
| 0:28.5 | where she introduces the concept of high-functioning codependency. |
| 0:32.7 | If you've ever felt like you're doing it all for everyone else, yet still feel stuck. This episode is definitely |
| 0:39.2 | for you. And together, we uncover what high functioning codependency looks like, how to recognize |
| 0:45.8 | it in yourself and others, and most importantly, how to start breaking free. So stay tuned for |
| 0:51.9 | this insightful conversation packed with practical strategies and hope. |
| 0:56.4 | And if you've been enjoying the Addicted Mind podcast and finding value in these conversations, |
| 1:01.9 | we'd love your support. |
| 1:03.7 | Rating the podcast helps others discover it. |
| 1:06.6 | And if you're able, write and review would mean the world to us. |
| 1:10.9 | Your feedback not only keeps us motivated, but also ensures we're continuing to deliver content that resonates with you. |
| 1:18.1 | So thank you so much for being part of our community. |
| 1:21.8 | And the next thing, if you're now sober and you're asking yourself, what's next? |
| 1:27.9 | You're feeling a little lost, not sure where to go. |
| 1:31.6 | Join our community. |
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| 1:36.5 | You deserve to be your best self and live your best life. |
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| 1:44.4 | It is a small investment in yourself. |
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