A Codependent Mind

Get an intimate, honest look at how codependency can develop and how it can be overcome. Brian and Stephanie take you ’behind the scenes’ of their experiences and their relationship, lifting the veil on how codependent behaviors can cause life long pain and suffering if not addressed. Learn how Brian has been able to understand the web of behaviors that formed his codependency and move on to build healthier relationships. Season one explores the origins of Brian’s codependent behaviors and the connection between Codependency and trauma. In addition to answering the question ”what is codependency?”, episodes on trauma bonding, narcissism, shame detail out how behaviors emerging from his childhood interpersonal trauma prevented him from developing healthy relationships as he grew into adulthood. In fact, they left him vulnerable to other disordered people like narcissists thereby exposing him to more trauma and entrenching the codependent habits even further. In season two, we outline how Brian went about healing the trauma the formed the root of his codependency. We discuss how Brian was able to recognize the abuse he had suffered and was suffering and in doing so, finally get clarity about and distance from his relationships with narcissist; how he was able to learn how to sit with his emotions, recognize what they were, where they came from and how to process them; how he had to re-write the stories about himself and his past that weren’t serving him and were actually preventing him from living an authentic, integrated life; and how he worked, and is working, to break the codependent habits that were destructive to his well being and not conducive to forming healthy, integrated relationships. Even after understanding and healing from codependency, Brian is still left with re-learning how to navigate relationships in a way that produces the kind of intimate, nurturing connections that he has always longed for. Season three addresses topics that come up in that process. In the fourth season, we investigate core concepts about relationships and the ways in which codependent behaviors can make it difficult to form and sustain loving, intimate relationships. Season 5 brings other voices into the conversations as we speak with guests who share their own ’making and re-making’ stories. We also take the opportunity to do an updated episode on narcissism. Season 6 was a reading of the book ”The Making and the Re-Making of A Codependent Mind.” The book is available on Amazon as a paperback, ebook or audiobook. The audiobook is also available on Spotify and other platforms. For season 7, each episode will focus on the tools needed to make a relationship work post-codependency.
Great podcast.
08/27/2024
Very thoughtful. Two intelligent people who have made their way through some stuff! Such good information. I love it and recommend it highly.
WOW….hits hard
06/02/2024
I felt like I was listening to a story about my own life. We’ve been taught that problem come from broken homes. But not this problem. I was shocked from cub scouts to sports and isolation as a child EXACTLY how similar the story is to mine. …. .Then while listening I had an epiphany and an emotional one at that. I see that in my children and how I deal with them. I’m extremely overwhelmed and am now lost where or how and just want it to me better. I’m sticking with it and hoping it gets better. Thank you so much for sharing as it helps to know there’s others. Thank you again
Incredibly helpful and insightful
04/12/2024
Every. Single. Episode. has taught me so much…. Learning things about myself I never could articulate before. I am so grateful I stumbled upon this podcast- pure gold 🙌🏼
Thank you
03/28/2024
I went to a Coda meeting and people were so nice that I could not trust them , but I did not know but they were my people. Thank you for sharing !
Finally a podcast about codependency that makes sense!
12/13/2023
I’ve read books on codependency, watched videos on codependency, been to Coda and therapy and this is the first time I’ve ever heard someone articulate their experience in a way that I can relate to. The discussions on each episode are so insightful and relatable and I’m looking forward to listening to all seasons.
Couples learning from couples
12/07/2023
What a beautiful couple! I love how this couple illustrates a healthy partnership and the example they have set for my spouse and myself . . . Who both fit the framework of codependency. This deep dive is like no other source of content in mental health. It is full of examples of his experiences with this behavior type that we can relate to and reflect on in our own marriage and life. Most importantly they are an example of the life and relationship that you can have when you do the work. Again you can’t get this type of content from the “experts.” While I appreciate them, this cut straight to the heart of the matter.
Great informative podcast
09/26/2023
Thank you for sharing this podcast with us! Brian’s experience is so similar to mine and I didn’t even know it. Thanks for helping me.
Excellent!
06/09/2023
This podcast has been an excellent resource for me. It has helped me understand more fully not only what codependency is, but how it relates to trauma (specifically CPTSD) and how it coincides with trauma-bonding, etc. Thanks to the hosts for sharing all of the work they’ve done! It’s so enlightening to hear all of these words in the context of their experiences!
Thankful
05/08/2023
I’m so glad this podcast exists! I really appreciate the vulnerability and honesty of these two as I’m working to uncover my codependent tendencies. I always look forward to the next episode. Thanks for the work you guys are doing!
Learning a lot about myself
05/11/2023
Thank you for sharing your story. There’s so much I can relate to, stuff I didn’t even realize about myself. I gave 4 stars instead 5 only because I wish Stephanie would either speak louder or get closer to the microphone. I listen to this in my car and I can always hear Brian fine but sometimes I only hear “s” or certain syllables, she gets very quiet at times. But great podcast nonetheless.
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