Episode 13
Timestamps:
(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:48) Defining Codependency
(00:03:29) Deanna’s Personal Reflections on Codependency
(00:07:11) Introducing Alyssa Zander
(00:09:10) Alyssa's Discovery of Codependency
(00:12:06) Alyssa's Definition of Codependency
(00:13:18) Manifestations of Codependency
(00:14:49) Origins of Codependency
(00:17:49) Recognizing Codependency
(00:19:32) Connection Between Values and Codependency
(00:21:04) Codependency and Stuckness
(00:25:15) Impact of Codependency on Self-Relationship
(00:27:48) Sovereignty vs. Codependency
(00:31:29) Healing Codependency
(00:32:41) Managing the Discomfort of Healing
(00:33:26) Shadow Work for Self-Discovery
(00:44:35) Reassurance and Codependency
(00:45:19) Self-Validation
(00:48:08) Advice from Future Self
(00:49:07) Rapid Fire Questions
How to heal from codependency (and get unstuck in the process) with Alyssa Zander
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna takes a deep dive into codependency with codependency and relationship coach Alyssa Zander. During their conversation, Deanna and Alyssa discuss their own experiences with codependency, while Alyssa offers insights into its definitions, manifestations, and the underlying issues that can contribute to this dynamic. They also discuss how codependency can keep you feeling stuck—and emphasize the importance of self-awareness and self-validation in the healing process. Through personal anecdotes and practical advice, they explore the journey of recognizing and overcoming codependent behaviors to cultivate healthier, more fulfilling relationships—both with yourself and with ourselves.
Tune in to learn about:
What codependency actually means—and how it shows up
How codependency manifests in relationships
The impact of codependency on self-worth, self-esteem, and self-trust
How to identify codependent behaviors and patterns
The role of childhood experiences in driving codependent behaviors
Strategies for self-reflection and recognizing codependent attachments
The importance of self-validation and nurturing your inner self
Practical steps for engaging in healing from codependency, including shadow and inner child work
The non-linear nature of healing from codependency and embracing discomfort
“Take the closest things in your life—whether that’s a relationship, whether that’s a parent, whether that’s a sibling, whether that’s a job—and just ask yourself, if I didn’t have this, how would I feel?”
About Alyssa Zander:
Alyssa Zander is a codependency and relationship coach and the creator of Codependency Alchemy, a podcast and membership that is designed to help people heal from codependency and step more deeply into authenticity and joy.
On the web:
The Shadow Work & Inner Child Guide
On social media:
Instagram: @alyssaaazander
YouTube: @alyssaaazander
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