Episode #97: The Nice Guy Trap | Barb Nangle on Codependency, Boundaries, and Healthy Love

Codependency, toxic relationships, healthy boundaries, and emotional healing are at the center of this powerful conversation with boundaries coach Barb Nangle, founder of Higher Power Coaching and host of Fragmented to Whole.After decades of therapy and personal development, Barb hit a codependent breaking point at age 52. What followed was a life-changing journey through 12-step recovery, where she began to understand patterns of people pleasing, rescuing, and losing herself in relationships.In this episode, Barb shares:What codependency actually looks like in real lifeWhy focusing on others causes you to lose yourselfHow ignoring your own needs becomes a patternThe difference between being “nice” and being kindWhy charm can be misleading in relationshipsHow toxic behavior creates confusion, not always chaosWhat healthy boundaries actually look like in practiceHow boundaries lead to healthier communication and intimacyWhat a truly healthy relationship feels likeWhy it is never too late to change your patternsWe also discuss the emotional confusion that comes from being with someone everyone else sees as “a nice person,” and how that can cause you to question your own perception.If you have ever ignored red flags, overfunctioned in relationships, or felt like you lost yourself trying to make things work, this conversation will give you language, perspective, and hope.Support the show🎙️ Stay Connected with Us! 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: @survivingrelationships12 🎵 Follow us on TikTok: @survivingtoxicrel 🌐 Visit our website: Looking to be a guest or host a guest for your podcast?https://www.joinpodmatch.com/deanalizzieContact us anytime at our email:  [email protected] 📘 Join our Facebook community: Surviving Toxic Relationships with The Matadoras: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556560386678Disclaimer:  The views expressed by our guests are their own, and this show is for educational purposes only. It is not therapy, medical, or professional advice, and listening does not create a therapeutic relationship. If you need personalized support, please reach out to a licensed professional. If you’re in crisis or immediate danger, please call 911 for help.