Episode 5: What is codependency and why does it matter?

The Best of You

Dr. Alison Cook

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

5 • 710 Ratings

🗓️ 2 June 2022

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Do you get so consumed with the needs of others, that you lose sight of your own? Do you struggle with focusing on caring for yourself? There's no shame in codependency—I've struggled with it for years. And I believe nearly everyone struggles with it on some level. Learn the surprising antidote to codependency and how to take steps toward healthy dependence. 1. What is codependency? 2. What’s the difference between being kind and being codependent? 3. What are some examples of codependent behaviors? 4. 5 signs that you might have codependent tendencies. 5. 2 indicators you might be in a codependent relationship 6. 3 practical ways to move toward healthy dependence Check out the Human Hope Podcast here Key Takeaway: There’s a difference between being kind—and caring for someone else while causing harm to yourself. Questions for reflection: What keeps you from noticing and focusing on your own needs? Which of the 3 steps offered at the end of this episode can you take to move toward healthy dependence? You can find a list of all the resources mentioned in this episode at www.dralisoncook.com/podcast Sign up to receive Dr. Cook’s weekly email and receive 2 free e-books and a guided prayer reflection at https://www.dralisoncook.com/books/boundaries-for-your-soul Music by Andy Luiten Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:24.1	Hey, everyone. I'm Dr. Allison, and I'm so glad you're here to discover what brings out the best of you.
1:31.0	This podcast is all about breaking free from painful patterns, mending the past and discovering our true selves in God.
1:38.5	I can't wait to get started as we learn together how to become the best version of who we are with God's help.
1:48.1	Hey, everyone, I'm so glad you're back for this fifth episode in our series on psychology
1:53.9	buzzwords. I can't believe I've recorded five podcast episodes, and at some point, I will record a whole podcast episode on the
2:03.2	learning curve. This has been for me. And all that it's brought up inside of me as I think any
2:08.4	change, no matter how big or little, anything new that we take on brings up vulnerabilities
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