S5 - #4 Codependency Voices - Taylor on self-(re)discovery

What this episode covers

In this episode, we talk with Taylor about the roots of the codependent behaviors, their challenges in breaking free from those behaviors and finding a sense of identity, the lessons they have garnered and the insight they have achieved. Taylor shares their experiences with a chaotic upbringing, influenced by their mother's alcoholism, and discusses the challenges faced during childhood, such as dissociation and compartmentalization. The wide-ranging conversation touches on a number of subjects critical to understanding and coping with codependency including:  attachment styles boundaries reconnecting with your emotions Al-Anon identity work journaling and meditation Mentioned in this episode:The Body Keeps the ScoreThe Crappy Childhood FairyCodependency Voices: Carly    00:01:10 Mother's alcoholism00:03:08 Emotional dissociation00:06:34 Fawn response and codependency00:12:55 Dismissiveness 00:20:01 Attachment00:24:05 People pleasing00:26:45 Boundaries00:30:02 Re-connecting with your emotions00:37:25 Al-Anon00:41:02 Identity work 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 If you are interested in sharing your story with us, let us know at [email protected] Thank you for liking/reviewing/following our podcast. It helps other people find it.

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