S1 - #1 Codependency - Origins

What is codependency? And from where do codependent behaviors emerge? Every 'codependent' has an origin story. This is Brian's. The paperback, eBook and audiobook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V Our new book is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook format! You, Me & Us: Moving Beyond Relational Trauma and Disorder (Anxious/Avoidant Attachment, Codependency, BPD) to Build a Stable, Lasting Relationship. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6KCKNT * We have learned a lot as we have done this podcast. One thing Brian realized is that he underestimated the impact his parent's behaviors, particularly his father's, had on him. We talk about his father a little in the next episode on Trauma, but if you want to hear his updated thinking on the topic, you can listen to Season 3, episode 5, Beyond Codependency - Family of Origin In this episode: 00:01:41 What is codependency? 00:04:47 History of the word 00:08:01 Codependency as maladaptive behavior habits 00:09:49 Origins of Brian’s codependent behavior habits 00:25:44 The specific behaviors that form ’codependency’   Thank you for liking or reviewing this podcast. It helps other people find the podcast.    Find us on Instagram @codependentmind  Email: [email protected]