If They're Not Okay, I'm Not Okay: Understanding Codependency

Have you ever felt responsible for someone else's happiness?Do you find yourself constantly trying to fix problems, rescue loved ones, avoid conflict, or manage other people's emotions?In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, psychologists Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis explore codependency, people-pleasing, overfunctioning, and the emotional burden of feeling responsible for everyone around you.Together, they discuss:• What codependency really is• The difference between caring and controlling• Common signs of overfunctioning in relationships• How childhood experiences shape these patterns• Why healthy boundaries are not punishment• How to support others without carrying their emotional loadIf you've ever found yourself thinking, "If they're not okay, I'm not okay," this episode will help you better understand where that pattern comes from and how to begin changing it.Shrinks on Tap is a psychology podcast hosted by Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis, where real conversations about mental health, relationships, self-awareness, trauma, anxiety, boundaries, burnout, and personal growth happen without the clinical jargon.