Discover the Balance and Joy of Healthy Interdependence with Expert Manami Yamamoto

Do you wrestle with feelings of being too dependent or--at the other end of the spectrum--overly independent? If you, or someone you love, struggles with finding the ideal balance between these two poles, you're not alone. Given society's tendency to foster the ideal of independence (or hyper-independence), many individuals, couples, and families struggle with discovering the ideal level of interdependence that fosters safety and the ability to individuate, bloom, and grow. Join Dr. Carla and mental health expert Manami Yamamoto, LMFT, for a gentle conversation about the art of creating healthy interdependence. Topics discussed include enmeshment, secure attachment, insecure attachment, anxious attachment, boundaries, emotional awareness, emotional struggles, balance, autonomy, personal freedom, collectivism, individualism, interdependence, codependency, co-support, boundaries, cultural needs, cultural differences, hyper-independence, and anxiety.

Please note that this episode contains sensitive trauma-related material; listener discretion is advised.

Emergency Assistance Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911" or "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline). Additional links are in the show notes.

PTSD Hotline: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ptsd-hotline/

NAMI Helpline: https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/

Books by Dr. Carla Manly:

Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly

Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend 

Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond

The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships

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Connect with Manami Yamamoto:

Website: https://www.manamiyamamototherapy.com/, https://www.bluehummingtherapy.org/

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manami-yamamoto-lmft-61703214/

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