147. When Selflessness Becomes Self-Abandonment with Kristin Louise Duncombe

JOIN THE HEALING COMMUNITY HERE: https://womenshealingcommunity.carrd.co/Ever wonder why you always say "yes" when you mean "no"? This episode explores the fine line between being caring and losing yourself completely. Join our conversation with psychotherapist Kristin Louise Duncombe as we unpack codependency, fawning behaviors, and the challenging journey of learning to set boundaries without losing love. - Discover why sitting with discomfort is actually the key to freedom, and how self-awareness becomes your most valuable tool for healing.- Codependency patterns often mask themselves as love and loyalty, creating relationships where fear of abandonment drives every decision- Learning to ask "what do I think of them?" instead of "what do they think of me?" transforms how we approach relationships- Self-awareness and spending intentional time alone are essential first steps in breaking cycles of people-pleasing and emotional dependencyCheck out our Expert Series for more helpful, healing discussions: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL55ypWHIjesvMja7UmGPCVU-UqwBpBvldWhat resonated most with you from this conversation? Share your thoughts in the comments below! Connect with Kristin:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristin_louise_duncombe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KristinLouiseDuncombe Substack: https://substack.com/@kristinlouiseduncombe Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kristin-Louise-Duncombe/author/B00ATFG2K8Connect with Lisa:Linkedin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisatickel/Website:https://healingandgrowinghandinhandpodcast.com/JOIN THE HEALING WORKSHOP HERE: https://healingworkshop.carrd.co/#PodMatch