Codependent Doctor

Dr. Angela Downey
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Podcast focusing on codependency. Learning how to create healthier relationships, healthier self and healthier lives.

  1. 12 maj

    71: The emotional hangover after setting a boundary

    In this episode of Codependent Doctor, we unpack the emotional hangover that can show up after setting a boundary, especially when guilt, fear, or second-guessing rush in afterward. We explore why discomfort does not mean you did something wrong, how to stay grounded after protecting your needs, and how to build trust in yourself as you practice healthier patterns. Send me a message 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books:  Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin.  Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.com Social Media links: Here 🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

  2. 28 apr.

    70: Why Rest Feels So Uncomfortable (And What That Says About Your Mental Health)

    Why does rest feel so uncomfortable for so many people? In this episode, I explore the deeper reasons slowing down can feel harder than staying busy. I share a personal story from a time in my life when I realized I didn’t know how to relax, and how hustle culture, nervous system conditioning, guilt, and identity can keep us stuck in constant productivity. We talk about why busyness can become a coping strategy, how avoiding rest impacts our mental and physical health, and why discomfort during rest doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong. If slowing down makes you anxious, restless, or guilty, this episode will help you understand why—and how to begin creating a healthier relationship with rest. Send me a message 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books:  Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin.  Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.com Social Media links: Here 🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

  3. 14 apr.

    69: Stop Earning Love: Healing Codependency in Relationships

    In this episode, I open up about something that shaped so many of my relationships — the belief that I had to earn my place in people’s lives. We explore why being needed can feel safer than being loved, how codependency can show up in subtle ways like overgiving, people-pleasing, and always being “the strong one,” and the emotional cost of tying your worth to what you do for others. I share a personal story about burnout, resentment, and loneliness, and how setting boundaries initially felt uncomfortable… but ultimately created space for more genuine, reciprocal connections. If you’ve ever felt like you have to prove your worth to be loved, this episode will help you start shifting from being needed… to being truly seen. Send me a message 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books:  Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin.  Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.com Social Media links: Here 🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

  4. 31 mars

    68: Dealing with Chronic Complainers: Why Advice Doesn’t Work

    In this episode, we explore the pattern of the help rejecting complainer—the person who repeatedly vents about the same problems but resists every solution. If you’ve ever felt drained, frustrated, or responsible for fixing someone else’s life, this conversation will likely resonate. We unpack why people stay stuck, including fear of change, low self-trust, and the hidden ways attention and connection can reinforce these patterns. We also look at the codependent role many of us fall into—over-giving, over-explaining, and trying harder when nothing changes. Most importantly, this episode offers a shift: how to stop fixing, set healthy boundaries, and support others without losing yourself. Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books:  Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin.  Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.com Social Media links: Here 🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

  5. 17 mars

    67: How Women Can Take Back Financial Power: A Conversation with Phil Weiss

    In this episode of The Codependent Doctor Podcast, I’m joined by Phil Weiss for a conversation about women, money, and financial confidence. We talk about the patterns he often sees in women who are caregivers, people-pleasers, or overgivers, and how society has shaped so many women to seek security with money before ever feeling true freedom. Phil shares why women often know more than they think they do financially, but may struggle with confidence because they’ve been left out of the conversation for so long. This is an empowering and practical conversation for any woman who wants to feel more informed, more secure, and more confident with money. You can connect with Phil Weiss here: Instagram, Facebook, , LinkedIn Download Phil’s free guide: 5 Things Every Woman Should Know About Finance Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books:  Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin.  Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.com Social Media links: Here 🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

  6. 3 feb.

    66: Relationship Grief, Self-Worth & Letting Go: A Conversation with Terraine LeBeau

    In this episode of The Codependent Doctor, I’m joined by Relationship Grief Coach Terraine LeBeau, founder of Behind the Shades Coaching. We talk about the kind of grief that doesn’t always get recognized—like breakups, identity loss, and the painful process of letting go. Terraine shares how people-pleasing, comparison, and childhood trauma can shape our relationships, and how his SOAR method helps clients heal and reconnect with themselves. Whether you’re grieving a person, a role, or the life you thought you’d have, this episode will remind you that healing is possible—and self-worth begins from within. Don't forget to contact Terraine for your 1 hour free coaching session Website, Facebook, YouTube,  Email: behindtheshadesinterviews@gmail.com Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books:  Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin.  Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.com Social Media links: Here 🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

  7. 13 jan.

    65: Recognizing Emotional Vampires: Setting Boundaries and Reclaiming Your Peace with Daniel Ratner

    In this episode of The Codependent Doctor, I’m joined by Daniel Ratner, relationship coach and author, to talk about Emotional Vampires, the people in our lives who leave us feeling drained, overwhelmed, or emotionally exhausted. We explore why we stay in unhealthy relationships, how self-esteem plays a role in who we attract, and what it actually takes to set boundaries without drowning in guilt. Daniel also shares practical tools for protecting your emotional energy, navigating difficult family and work relationships, and identifying the “keepers” , the people who bring peace, kindness, empathy, and respect into your life. Books mentioned from Daniel Ratner Sunscreen LoveNever Feel Unloved AgainEmotional VampiresThese are affiliate links and I may earn a commission at no cost to you Connect with Daniel: Website: coachratner.com Instagram: thecoachratnerpodcast YouTube Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books:  Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin.  Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.com Social Media links: Here 🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

  8. 5 jan.

    64: Healing the Inner Child: How Mindset Can Transform Codependency with Jonathan McLean

    In today’s episode of The Codependent Doctor Podcast, I’m joined by Jonathan McLean for a deep, grounding conversation about healing from the inside out. We talk about inner child work and why sitting with past versions of yourself can free up so much emotional and mental energy in your day-to-day life. Jonathan also breaks down Human Design in a way that feels accessible and practical, explaining how aligning with your strategy and authority can profoundly support healing, especially for people who tend to self-abandon or overgive. We explore mindset shifts, spirituality, and how even tiny changes in thought patterns can create meaningful transformation. This episode is especially powerful if you’ve been feeling disconnected from yourself or stuck in old patterns. During the episode I recommended checking out the book Dare to Lead by Brenee Brown. (I am an affiliate partner with Amazon and may make a commition on the purchase of this book at no cost to you) You can connect with Jonathan and learn more about his work here: Website,  Facebook, Instagram Jonathan is also offering Codependent Doctor listeners a special discount on his courses. Use Codependent20 to receive 20% off any course for the first 20 people, and Codependent10 to receive 10% off any course for the next 100 people. Course sign-up link Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books:  Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin.  Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.com Social Media links: Here 🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

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Podcast focusing on codependency. Learning how to create healthier relationships, healthier self and healthier lives.

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  • Skapad av
    Dr. Angela Downey
  • Aktiva år
    2024 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    73
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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    © 2026 Codependent Doctor
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    Codependent Doctor

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