codpendency

The need to be right comes from different things. But how does it limit us? How does it keep us trapped? We unpack it from many facets...spiritual growth, relationships, friendships, and our own inner needs. We find the courage and bravery in discovering where we are being righteous. Join us for this understanding.

Being empathic can overwhelm anyone at the best of times. When we have low energy it can be even worse. It's up to us to understand what we need. After awareness, we use it to set boundaries that help protect us as well as others. It prevents giving unsolicited advise as well as over extending our energies beyond our energy reserves. Let's work it out.

Get it? Scroodge...spirit of...ehhh...never mind. Ok, listen, there are SO many people who don't have your idealic or even close to a great family relationship. Let's talk about it. Let's also talk about that small part of us who desires it and what to do with it. We're here to help you create a holiday of your choosing. Join us!

Say what? Healing is good, healing brings us relief! Healing is also about change, it is about shifting...which can be terrifying for the brain. Not sure what's happening here? Join us for the conversation shedding light on to this topic. Let's go!

Most of us are aware of the term codependency. Are you aware if you are codependent or if you've had tendencies towards codependency? We take a winding look at what codependency is and how to spot it. What it means and how to understand the why of your codependency. Join us! 

If you feel powerless over your people pleasing, it might actually be a good thing...You might actually be on the brink of change. 

In this episode of Take These Ashes, host Heather Lobe Johnson talks about her own journey with codependency (people pleasing), and how her encounter with the 12-step philosophy of recovery actually moved her towards sanity and positive change. 

We cover in this episode:

• What codependency looks like
• The roots of codependency
• How people pleasing affects our time management, relationships, and well-being
• Where we can find hope if this pattern is prevalent in our lives
• Resources and a prayer for people pleasers

Mentioned in this episode:

• Other episodes of Take These Ashes (Episode 19 with Kerrah Fahbacher, Ep. 24 with Liz Petty, Ep. 15 with Amanda Anderson, Ep. 6 with KJ Ramsey)
• Amanda Anderson's video resource called The Bridge at www.heartintraining.com/thebridge
• Boundaries book by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
• Recovery programs for codependents: CODA, Al-Anon, Celebrate Recovery
• SAMSHA (substance abuse and mental health services administration)- treatment programs, hotline, support groups, resources

In this episode, we talk about my top 5 ways to maintain boundaries with family during the holidays. We talk about how to navigate feelings of doubt surrounding boundaries during the holidays and how to put yourself first. 

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