EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 57 MIN
She Tried Therapy for Decades… Then 12 Steps Changed Her Life | Barb Nangle | 195
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Feedback on the show? Send us a message!What if the patterns that have shaped someone’s entire life were never actually the problem but the solution waiting to be uncovered?In this deeply honest episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with boundaries coach, speaker, and author Barb Nangel, whose life transformed at 52 through 12-step recovery after decades of therapy only scratched the surface. From growing up in a dysfunctional environment to years of addiction, codependency, and emotional struggle, Barb shares how hitting a breaking point became the doorway to real healing.Throughout the conversation, Barb unpacks the powerful shifts that changed everything from recognizing codependency and victim mentality to learning how to build boundaries that create true internal safety. Together, Amanda and Barb explore the role of spirituality, the impact of unresolved trauma, and why lasting transformation requires more than just awareness, it requires action, community, and a willingness to look inward.At its core, this episode is a reminder that it is never too late to change, heal, and reclaim personal power... No matter how long someone has felt stuck.💡 In this episode, listeners will discover:🔥 How 12-step recovery can create breakthroughs where therapy alone may fall short🧠 The hidden signs of codependency and how it shows up in everyday life💔 How unresolved trauma and family dysfunction shape behavior and relationships💡 Why boundaries are the key to breaking people-pleasing patterns⚡ The shift from victim mentality to personal responsibility🪶 How spirituality and community support long-term healing🎯 Why it is never too late to transform your life and rewrite your story⏰ Timeline Summary[6:40] Childhood, family dynamics, and the early behaviors that pointed to deeper struggles[12:15] Addiction, compulsive overeating, and the patterns that followed her into adulthood[18:40] A breaking point, discovering codependency, and the moment everything began to click[25:10] Finding ACA, CoDA, and Overeaters Anonymous and why 12-step recovery changed everything[32:45] Grief, family loss, and reconciling with her brother in a powerful new way[38:20] How recovery led her to boundaries work [49:10] The biggest mindset shift of allGrowth and healing are always possible and sometimes, one conversation can be the beginning of everything changing.To Connect with Amanda:Schedule a 1:1 Virtual Breathwork Session HERE📸 Instagram: @thebreathinggoddessFollow & Support the Podcast:📱Instagram: @MandersMindset👥 Join the Manders Mindset Facebook Community HERE!To Connect with Barb:Schedule a Free 30 minute "Say No Without Guilt" call with Barb: http://barbchat.net/
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Feedback on the show? Send us a message! What if the patterns that have shaped someone’s entire life were never actually the problem but the solution waiting to be uncovered? In this deeply honest episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo sits down with boundaries coach, speaker, and author Barb Nangel, whose life transformed at 52 through 12-step recovery after decades of therapy only scratched the surface. From growing up in a dysfunctional environment to years of addiction, codependenc...
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