The Codependent Perfectionist

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In this episode, Alana Carvalho, The Codependent Perfectionist, is discussing High Functioning Codependents (HFC) with Terri Cole - how to identify if you are one and steps you can take towards healing.

In this episode, we're exploring the connection between chronic pain, people pleasing, and perfectionism.

In this episode, we explore some key principles of recovery that Kim Gross talks about in her new book - Free to Be: A Pathway to Inner Liberation. Specifically, we touch on the importance of healing the inner child and also taking responsibility in recovery.

In this episode, we have special guest, Alana VanDerSluys, talking about body image, eating disorder recovery and the connection with perfectionism. Alana shares about her own recovery journey and talks about her book Freedom with Food and Fitness.

In this episode, Alana and Sheri are exploring narcissistic abuse and how to support someone who may be in a narcissistic relationship.

In this episode, we discuss the difference between support and enabling when it comes to a loved one struggling with a mental health issue.

In this episode, we have special guest Taylor Damiani. We're talking about how to cope with the holidays if you're an adult child of a narcissistic parents.

In today's episode, we have dating coach Sabrina Zohar from Do The Work Podcast discussing her own journey working through anxiety, learning how to depersonalize and make changes to support herself.

In this episode, we're talking all about how we tend to get repeated people and situations in our life and there's an important reason why!

In today's episode, we're talking about the importance of being thoughtful in how we communicate. Alana also shares on the difference of thinking through what we want to share versus walking on eggshells in relationships.

In this episode, Alana and Dr. Liz chat about codependency recovery and how early child dynamics impact our adult relationships.

In this solo episode, Alana speaks to how improper mirroring in childhood can impact our identity formation in our adulthood.

In today's episode, we're talking all about doing "the work" with Jacqueline Hurst and the willingness needed to go through the ups and downs of the therapeutic process. We chat about the difficulty of taking risks, putting up boundaries, and the benefits of getting to a place of peace.

In this episode, we're chatting with Candy Washington on all things codependency recovery. Candy shares how she moved from a place of codependency to self love, presence and peace.

In today's episode we're talking about mental health issues with young adults & teens. Megan shares her journey from discovering her own mental health issues to working on her recovery.

In this episode, we’re exploring the Jungian concept of the Shadow and how to relate it to recovery.

In this episode, we’re talking with Heidi Rogers about parenting “spicy” children and how this differs from parenting neurotypical kids. We talk about what it’s like to be a codependent perfectionist parents of these kids and offer parenting strategies to help you navigate it more effectively.

In today's discussion, we are talking all about inner voices. Specifically, we're explaining the difference between negative self talk and the inner self, how we distinguish between the 2 and how to show love to ourselves in recovery. *Please excuse the technical issues*

In today's episode, I chat with a listener named Susan all about parenting. We discuss topics including making space for ourselves as mothers, how to navigate issues around codependency and perfectionism and much more!

In today's episode, we're talking all about love addiction and codependency with Sherry Gaba, author of Love Smacked! We explore what love addiction looks like, trauma bonding, boundaries and more. You can find out more about Sherry and her online e-book & quiz here: https://sherrygaba.com/npquiz.

Today we're talking about some common questions people have when they're working on recovering from codependency. We'll clear up what codependency is not and consider where the line is between caring and codependency.

In this episode, we explore the use or Oracle Cards and how to use them in the healing process. We also discuss the concept of Truth and the different ways this relates to the recovery process.

In this episode, we explore how the mindset of victim can impact our recovery and ability to heal. We discuss what victim mindset means and how to go from disempowered to empowered!

In today's episode, we discuss trauma bonding and why it's important for us to recreate relationship patterns in order to heal.