What is Codependency and How We Confuse It with Helping

This episode is coming in hot!What I mean is *hot topic*. As in a little tough, but necessary and WORTH IT. I'm talking about codependency.  It's a hard one to look in the mirror. I mean, don’t we just mean well? After all, if we can do it shouldn’t we do it? Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Kady Fleckenstein, joins me today to deep dive into what is codependency, how it’s confused with helping, and how it might not even be a real thing. We are wired for relationships and we’re wired to help. The question is how can we do that in a way that doesn’t cause hurt or damage to ourselves or our relationships. Lots to discuss, now let's get started....You can follow Kady on Instagram and Facebook @santaynezvalleytherapy Find more info on her website www.santaynezvalleytherapy.com Or call/text directly (805) 694-8297Helpful Reading List: Codependent No More, Melody BeattieBoundary Boss, Terri ColeThe Body Keeps the Score, Bessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.When the Body Says No, Gabor Mate, M.D.The Myth of Normal, Gabor Mate, M.D.Nonviolent Communication, Marshall B. Rosenberg, PhD✨ Join the Private Podcast Club – A monthly magazine subscription and private podcast inspiration.  💫 Work with Leanne – Intuitive sessions, energy healing, and guidance for midlife reinvention📲 Follow @livingwellnessmuse on Instagram & Facebook💼 LinkedIn: Leanne Cooper Elliott🎙️ New episodes drop twice a month on Thursday