Episode 24
Getting Unstuck From Overfunctioning: The Self-Restoration Process with Dr. Ashley Southard
In this episode of Season of Stuck, Deanna welcomes back Dr. Ashley Southard, a marriage and family therapist specializing in over-functioning in love. During their conversation, they explore how overfunctioning manifests for women (and the emotional impact it can have)—as well as how to embark on a healing journey using Dr. Ashley’s Self-Restoration framework. If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of doing too much for others at the expense of yourself, this episode offers hope, insight, and actionable steps to get unstuck from overfunctioning.
Tune in to learn about:
What over-functioning in love is and why it disproportionately impacts women.
How childhood attachment patterns influence over-functioning in adult relationships.
Why over-functioning women are drawn to under-functioning partners—and why this dynamic feels familiar.
The emotional and relational costs of over-functioning.
The self-restoration process: how to break free from over-functioning, reconnect with your authentic self, and create healthier dynamics.
Practical tips for tolerating discomfort as you step into your power and set boundaries.
“It breaks my heart when I’m at the beginning stages of work with a woman and she says, ‘I’m really scared to get to know who I am. What if I don’t like her?’ And I always say, ‘What if you love her? What if you’re blown away by how amazing she is?’”
About the guest:
Dr. Ashley Southard is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in the overfunctioning/underfunctioning relationship dynamic—and, more specifically, working with overfunctioning women in love. With over 20 years of experience, she’s helped hundreds of women reclaim their worth and step into healthier relationships. She is also the creator of the Self-Restoration Framework, a process for healing from overfunctioning, and offers a range of online resources to support women on their journey from overfunctioning to self-restoration.
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