Codependent Doctor 64: Healing the Inner Child: How Mindset Can Transform Codependency with Jonathan McLean
Jan 5, 2026
Jonathan McLean, a coach specializing in spirituality and Human Design, shares insights from his transformative journey following a near-death experience. He discusses the importance of inner child work for emotional healing, emphasizing how revisiting past selves can unlock mental energy. Jonathan explains Human Design in an accessible way, highlighting its role in guiding present decisions. They also explore mindset shifts that can facilitate self-acceptance and break cycles of people-pleasing. This conversation invites anyone feeling stuck to embrace meaningful change.
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Near-Death Fall That Changed His Path
- Jonathan fell about 30–40 meters on a Himalayan trek and survived thanks to his group.
- The fall forced him to receive care and began a long shift away from people-pleasing behaviors.
Check In With The Hurt Younger Self
- When triggered, ask which younger version of you is hurting and what age they are.
- Spend time with that inner child and give whatever care they need, like holding or listening.
Third-Grade Shame Sparks People-Pleasing
- Dr. Angela Downey traced her people-pleasing to third-grade shame after failing a year and feeling isolated.
- That memory became a root for chronic overgiving and motivated her inner child work in CODA.
