Codependent Doctor

In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Butt, founder of Face Talk™ and expert in Facial Intelligence, to explore how our facial features can act as a mirror to the mind and spirit. Michelle shares how understanding our own face can reveal patterns, improve communication, and help us break free from cycles of people-pleasing and conflict. It’s a powerful conversation about stepping into self-awareness, connection, and personal power.Connect with Michelle on Instagram @michellembutt, on Facebook at Michelle Butt Facial Intelligence Expert, at www.atfacevalu.com, or through her free Reflection Masterclass. She has also shared the link to her book: Face Talk.Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

Neuroscience researcher and wellness coach Samantha Stoltz joins me to talk about what burnout really is, why it’s more than just exhaustion, and how the mind-body connection shapes our health in powerful ways. Samantha shares her own journey through burnout and the science-backed, soul-centered practices that helped her rebuild balance. From breaking limiting beliefs to creating small sustainable shifts through habit stacking, this conversation is packed with tools to help you shine from the inside out.✨ Check out Samantha’s Linktree, Website, and grab her free book Little Book for a Better Life.Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

Join psychotherapist and mindful life coach Elizabeth Mintun, who hosts The Calming Ground podcast, as she discusses navigating significant life transitions. She emphasizes the importance of self-compassion and mindfulness in managing grief and toxic relationships. Elizabeth offers practical tools for creating intentional daily routines to support emotional well-being. The conversation also highlights the healing power of nature, gratitude, and the transformative journey through personal growth amid the discomfort of change.

Your nervous system—not just your mindset—holds the key to healing. In this powerful conversation, Elizabeth Kipp shares how she recovered from 40 years of chronic pain and why codependent patterns are actually survival strategies, not flaws. You’ll learn simple breathing techniques to shift from stress to safety in minutes, plus holistic tools for releasing trauma, breaking cycles, and finding true regulation.Website https://Elizabeth-Kipp.comFacebook: elizabeth.kipp.3Instagram @lizi.kippLinkedIn elizabethkippFree Offer: 5 Ways to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & Fear Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

Feeling lost in people-pleasing and emotional caretaking? You’re not alone. Psychotherapist and author of Love Smacked, Sherry Gaba, joins us to unpack codependency. We explore how early relational trauma wires us to abandon ourselves for connection.Learn to spot the subtle signs of codependency: resentment, overgiving, chronic guilt. Sherry explains the link between love addiction and the pull toward unavailable partners.We dive into healing tools: inner child work, parts therapy, and nervous system regulation. Discover how healing doesn’t always mean leaving the relationship—discernment is key.This episode is both validating and deeply practical for anyone on the healing path.Tune in to reclaim your peace, power, and sense of self.For more information, go to www.SherryGaba.comGet my Free ebook on the link between codependency and trauma here https://sherrygaba.com/trauma-quizSend me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

Breakups hurt! In this episode, Dr. Downey unpacks why heartbreak can feel like withdrawal, especially for those with codependent tendencies. When your identity is wrapped up in caring for someone else, losing the relationship often means losing your sense of self. From the brain chemistry behind those late-night texts to the quiet signs it’s time to leave a draining relationship, this episode is a deep dive into the real pain of letting go—and how to begin healing for real. You’ll learn why grief is necessary, why rushed advice doesn’t help, and how to reconnect with yourself after love ends. If you’re wondering how to move forward after a breakup, this one’s for you.Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

In this episode of The Codependent Doctor, I introduce the powerful yet simple tool that’s helped me stop people-pleasing on autopilot: the three-second authenticity pause. Through personal stories and practical tips, we explore how this tiny moment of mindfulness can help you reconnect with your body’s wisdom, set boundaries without guilt, and honor your truth—because real self-care starts with choosing yourself.Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

Have you ever thought, “My parents really tried their best… but I still got hurt”? This episode dives into that exact truth—the emotional complexity of being raised by loving parents who lacked the tools to meet all your needs.Dr. Angela Downey shares her story from both sides:As a child with unmet emotional needsAnd as a mother navigating burnout while trying to give her kids everythingWe explore how:Childhood coping becomes adult codependency“Being the good child” often means losing your voiceThe most liberating truth? Healing doesn’t require your parents’ permission. You don’t have to wait for them to become the parent you needed—you can become that safe place for yourself now.Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

Have you ever felt the quiet pressure to “just get over it” after someone broke your trust?Maybe they apologized. Maybe they didn’t. But something inside you still feels unsettled.Trust doesn’t rebuild overnight. It takes consistency, accountability, and the slow return of emotional safety—not just a quick “I’m sorry.”In this episode, we explore:Why trust feels like emotional debt, not a switch you can flipHow codependent patterns make rebuilding trust even harderThe difference between true accountability vs. shame spiralsHow emotional safety is rebuilt through small, steady momentsWhy your healing timeline matters—and why it’s okay to take your timeWhether you’re trying to rebuild trust or deciding if a relationship can be repaired, this episode offers practical guidancefor moving forward in ways that feel right for you.✨Connect with me on Instagram or Threads @drangeladowney—and don’t forget to share what you’re grateful for today.Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

Do Father’s Day celebrations leave you feeling hollow instead of happy? You’re not alone.In this raw, candid conversation, we explore the grief that comes with having a father who was physically present but emotionally absent—a special kind of loss that often goes unspoken.In this episode, you’ll hear about:The lasting impact of emotional neglect on self-worth and relationshipsHow we internalize the absence of emotional warmth as “something is wrong with me”The burden of generational silence and narrow definitions of masculinityA new vision of fatherhood: presence > perfectionPermission to grieve what you never had—and to redefine Father’s Day on your own termsPractical ways to honor yourself: letters, rituals, boundaries, or simply skipping the dayYour healing matters. Whether you’re ready to rewrite your relationship with Father’s Day or simply want to feel seen—this conversation will meet you where you are.Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement