In a thought-provoking discussion, Africa Brooke, a writer and commentator known for her brave expression and personal recovery, joins Dr. Laura Berman, a clinical sexologist and relationship therapist recognized for her insights on intimacy and healing. They explore the depths of codependency, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and authenticity. Key topics include the dangers of silencing one’s truth to please others, the impact of social media on our relationships, and the power of embracing one’s full self without fear of judgment.
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Cost Of Silencing Your Truth
Codependency often hides as self-silencing to keep others comfortable and small.
If you live in past patterns you make your biography your destiny instead of freedom.
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Raise Your Frequency First
Raise your baseline frequency and your partner will usually rise with you over time.
If they can't match your growth, the clarity to leave becomes easier and healthier.
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Shadow Work Enables Lasting Growth
Permanent growth requires confronting wounds that keep you in fear, guilt, and shame.
Facing shadow material is essential for sustained higher-frequency living.
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This reflective episode dives deep into the powerful lessons and transformative themes from the past year, offering a spotlight on codependency, boundaries, and the courage to prioritize yourself without fear of losing relationships. Through a curated compilation of insights from conversations with renowned guests like Dr. Laura Berman, Africa Brooke, Dr. Stephen Porges, Sabrina Zohar and Terri Cole, it unpacks the cost of silencing your truth to keep others comfortable and the empowerment that comes from embracing your full self. As we prepare to close one chapter and begin another, this episode invites you to release limiting patterns, set healthier boundaries, and step into the new year with clarity, intention, and a renewed sense of personal power.
Featured Episodes:
— #360: Nurturing the Sensitive Soul & Grounding Through Grief w/ Dr. Laura Berman: https://markgroves.com/episode/nurturing-the-sensitive-soul-and-grounding-through-grief-with-dr-laura-berman/
—#368: Polyvagal Path: Healing Your Nervous System & Your Life with Dr. Stephen Porges: https://markgroves.com/episode/polyvagal-path-healing-your-nervous-system-and-your-life-with-dr-stephen-porges/
—#372: Are You Feeding Division? The Cost of Censoring Yourself with Africa Brooke: https://markgroves.com/episode/are-you-feeding-division-the-cost-of-censoring-yourself-with-africa-brooke/
—#380: Take Accountability For Your Relationships: How to Do The Work with Sabrina Zohar: https://markgroves.com/episode/take-accountability-for-your-relationships-how-to-do-the-work-with-sabrina-zohar/
—#414: High-Functioning Codependents: How to Stop Being Everything for Everyone with Terri Cole: https://markgroves.com/episode/high-functioning-codependents-how-to-stop-being-everything-for-everyone-with-terri-cole/
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