21 episodes

Why can't I get over them even though I know they weren't right for me? How do I set boundaries with my narcissistic family? How will I know when I'm ready to date again? Get all your codependency, people pleasing and dysfunctional relationship related questions answered, on the Anti People Pleasing Podcast, with your host, The Codependency Coach, Jo Westwood. And sometimes, a very cool guest, whose opinions are worth a lot more than your toxic ex's! Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/jowestwood - to submit your questions to me every Monday.
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The Anti People Pleasing Podcast Jo Westwood

    • Society & Culture
    • 4.9 • 29 Ratings

Why can't I get over them even though I know they weren't right for me? How do I set boundaries with my narcissistic family? How will I know when I'm ready to date again? Get all your codependency, people pleasing and dysfunctional relationship related questions answered, on the Anti People Pleasing Podcast, with your host, The Codependency Coach, Jo Westwood. And sometimes, a very cool guest, whose opinions are worth a lot more than your toxic ex's! Follow me on Instagram - http://instagram.com/jowestwood - to submit your questions to me every Monday.
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    Episode 20 : Q&A

    Episode 20 : Q&A

    Jo answers your questions... "My ex and I want to stay friends, is that possible for a codependent person?" / "I've finally completely left a toxic relationship, and now my libido has tanked, and I'm repulsed by men. Has codependency recovery got anything to do with it?" / "I want to be single for a year but I keep flirting with people I know like me" / "I just ended a long term relationship and I feel immediate regret. Should I give it time or try to get them back? / "Can you press a button in my brain and make me leave him?"
    • Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.
    • Follow Jo on Instagram to submit your questions in her stories every Monday: http://instagram.com/jowestwood
    • Join the Wildly Worthy Recovery Community here: http://wildlyworthy.mn.co
    • Resources mentioned in show:
    Article on 'The Art of Flirtation' from Mam Gena - https://mamagenas.com/art-of-flirtation/

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    • 28 min
    Episode 19 : Q&A

    Episode 19 : Q&A

    Jo answers your questions: "Why do narcissists move on so fast?" / "He said he’d be my boyfriend so we had unprotected sex but he took it back the next day" / "Is it ok to feel sad about not being in a relationship or is that unhealthy"? / "As an adult I often feel like I want someone to take over taking care of me, like I'm sick of taking care of myself" / "How to not treat yourself badly and let go of shame if you relapse in your recovery?"
    • Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.
    • Follow Jo on Instagram to submit your questions in her stories every Monday: http://instagram.com/jowestwood
    • Join the Wildly Worthy Recovery Community here: http://wildlyworthy.mn.co
    • Links to resources mentioned in show:
    Episode 15 featuring an essay on narcissists: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-15-q-a/id1576679526?i=1000542869644
    Sweet Relief from The Everyday Narcissist by Melissa Schenker and Tina Moody: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20549302-sweet-relief-from-the-everyday-narcissist
    Dr Ramani Durvasula: http://instagram.com/doctorramani
    Safe Slut on Instagram: http://instagram.com/safe.slut
    Dr. Ina Park on Instagram: http://instagram.com/inaparkmd
    The Savage Lovecast: https://savage.love/lovecast/
    Burn Out by Emily and Amelia Nagoski: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42397849-burnout

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    • 26 min
    Episode 18 : Q&A

    Episode 18 : Q&A

    Jo answers your questions... "Can you explain financial abuse and how it shows up for codependent people?" / "I got very sick with Covid and my large group of friends didn't believe me. They think I 'ghosted' and all left me" / "My mum is very codependent and controlling. I want to write a letter to her and tell her, should I? How can I bring my focus back to my own healing instead?" / "I’m doing the work, but feel like I doubt myself. Can I be a nice person or is it all just me being codependent?"
    • Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.
    • Follow Jo on Instagram to submit your questions in her stories every Monday: http://instagram.com/jowestwood
    • Join the Wildly Worthy Recovery Community here: http://wildlyworthy.mn.co

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    • 27 min
    Episode 17 : Q&A

    Episode 17 : Q&A

    Jo answers your questions... "My partner needs to go to therapy but treats it like a joke, how do I get them to go without insinuating they are broken?" / "I've decided to separate from my husband and marry my true wild self. I’m in limbo, any advice? " / "Post narcissistic abuse, how do you trust people? I am frequently afraid everyone is a narcissist" / "Can you give some tip for recovering from self sabotage around making positive changes for my health?" / "How can I create boundaries around my time in a new relationship?"
    • Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.
    • Follow Jo on Instagram to submit your questions in her stories every Monday: http://instagram.com/jowestwood
    • Join the Wildly Worthy Recovery Community here: http://wildlyworthy.mn.co

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    • 23 min
    Episode 16 : Q&A

    Episode 16 : Q&A

    Jo answers your questions... "How to deal with a family Christmas with my controlling mother who wants to parent my child and still treat me like one?" / "Is timing in a relationship really everything?" / "When should I open up about my anxiety and mental health in general? I do it on the first date" / "My kink is being a sub, but I'm codependent. Is that bad?"
    • Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.
    • Follow Jo on Instagram to submit your questions in her stories every Monday: http://instagram.com/jowestwood
    • Join the Wildly Worthy Recovery Community here: http://wildlyworthy.mn.co
    • Links to resources mentioned in show:
    Episode 9 featuring a question about right person, wrong timing: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-9-q-a/id1576679526?i=1000537358595
    Episode 7 featuring the three lists you need to write to get clarity in your dating life: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-7-q-a/id1576679526?i=1000535899720

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    • 28 min
    Episode 15 : Q&A

    Episode 15 : Q&A

    Jo answers your questions... "When he tells me his hurtful words are 'not that bad' I gaslight myself. How do I trust my feelings?" / Essay Reading - Narcissists Feed Off All Your Emotions, Good Or Bad / "Is it normal to wonder if someone you love is a narcissist but not want to believe it?”" / "When is it too early to say I love you? I’ve been dating a guy for about 6 months but worry about taking it too fast and if my feelings are genuine?”
    • Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.
    • Follow Jo on Instagram to submit your questions in her stories every Monday: http://instagram.com/jowestwood
    • Join the Wildly Worthy Recovery Community here: http://wildlyworthy.mn.co
    • Links to resources mentioned in show:
    Episode 1 - Featuring a question on emotionally abusive people going to therapy and changing their ways.
    Book recommendation - Sweet Relief From The Everyday Narcissist - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Relief-Everyday-Narcissist-Melissa-Schenker/dp/1936909413
    Medium story - Narcissists Feed Off Of All Your Emotions, Good Or Bad


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    • 25 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

CLW689 ,

Absolutely game changing

This gem is one of the most in-depth, insightful podcasts I have ever listened to on inter personal relationships.

In all honesty it has been completely life changing for me and I have listened to most episodes more than once (I never do this)!

Rum 'un ,

Love it

Jo - thank you! This podcast is so in-depth and clear and it makes sense of lots of complicated concepts. It’s also mega lols. Such a well balanced and easy listen

ohl93 ,

Incredibly helpful

I’ve followed Jo for a couple of years and she is the reason I left a narcissistic relationship. This podcast is so enlightening. Strongly recommend

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