Codependent Doctor

Dr. Angela Downey
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Nov 10, 2025 • 45min

62: Rewriting Limiting Beliefs: Kelly Parker on Breaking Free from Old Scripts

In this episode, I sit down with speaker and coach Kelly Parker to talk about what it really means to break the script — those old stories and childhood beliefs that quietly shape how we show up in life, work, and relationships. Kelly shares how to recognize limiting beliefs, where they come from, and practical ways to rewrite them so you can live more authentically and confidently. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will help you start reclaiming your voice and your worth.Connect with Kelly Parker:🌿 Free resource: Unscripted: A Reflective Roadmap to Reclaim Your Voice, Your Vision, and Your Worth📍 Landing Page💬 Facebook Group: @Kellypassionandpurpose📸 Instagram: @passiontoprofitplanSend me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books: Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin. Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement
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Nov 4, 2025 • 49min

61: Burnout & Boldness: How to Stop Shrinking and Start Living Fully with Dr. Wendy Schofer

In this conversation with Dr. Wendy Schofer, a dual board-certified pediatrician and trauma-informed parenting coach, she shares her journey from burnout to boldness. Wendy highlights how emotional regulation can transform our lives and emphasizes that resting isn't failure but a pathway to meaning. She discusses the deep connections between food, body, and family, and encourages bold parenting by being present. Wendy also offers practical self-care tips and resources to break unhealthy patterns, proving that slowing down can fuel a more fulfilling life.
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Oct 29, 2025 • 40min

60: Loving Someone with Addiction: How to Set Boundaries Without Shame

In this engaging discussion, Donna Marston, a certified recovery support worker and founder of Sharing Without Shame, shares her transformative journey as a mother of a child in addiction. She emphasizes the critical difference between support and enabling, revealing how setting boundaries sparked real change. Donna addresses the silent grief of loving someone with addiction and offers practical strategies for managing unhealthy dynamics. Her insights on reclaiming self-compassion and utilizing energy healing methods enrich the conversation and provide hope for healing.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 44min

Bonus1: All the People in Me Are Tired: Caregiver Burnout, Energy Leaks, and Real Resilience

Jenn Fredericks, Personal Resilience Practitioner and founder of The Carewell Circle, joins us to talk about Prosilience, a proactive approach to resilience, and why managing your energy (not just your time) is the key to staying afloat. Jenn shares powerful stories from her own journey as both a two-time kidney transplant recipient and a caregiver for her daughter with a brain tumor, and offers practical strategies to help you pause, refill, and reconnect with yourself.Connect with Jenn on Instagram, Facebook or her website. She also invites you to join the Carewell Circle for 2 weeks. 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. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books: Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin. Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement
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Oct 13, 2025 • 59min

59: Why You’re Stuck: Understanding Internal Resistance and How to Break Through

Ever feel stuck even when you’re motivated and ready to change? In this episode, Kam Knight breaks down the hidden force behind that feeling: internal resistance. We talk about how it shows up as procrastination, overthinking, and self-doubt, plus simple ways to start moving forward.Grab Kam’s freebie 5 Ways to End Procrastination and Sabotage at kamknight.com, and find him on Instagram and Facebook.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. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books: Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin. Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement
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Sep 29, 2025 • 49min

58: Reading Faces, Healing Patterns: Michelle Butt and How Facial Intelligence Transforms Relationships

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. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books: Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin. Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement
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Sep 15, 2025 • 42min

57: Science Meets Soul: Burnout Recovery and Holistic Wellness with Samantha Stoltz

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. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books: Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin. Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement
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Sep 1, 2025 • 48min

56: Life Transitions: Healing, Growth, and the Power of Liminal Space with Elizabeth Mintun

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.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 50min

55 Healing Chronic Stress, Trauma, and Codependency: How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Break Free

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. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books: Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin. Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement
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Aug 4, 2025 • 41min

54 Codependency Talk With the Author of Love Smacked - Sherry Gaba Interview

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. 📗 My Books: Enough as I Am (codependency recovery) Enough as I Grow (365 day guide journal). Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📘 Great Books on Codependency 📙My Favorite books: Daring Greatly by Brenee Brown, It Begins With You by Jillian Turecki, Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras, The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin. Affiliate disclosure: I am an affiliate parner with Amazon and therefore receive a commission at no cost to you. 📰 Sign up for my Newsletter 🛜 My Website DrAngelaDowney Email: codependentdoctor@gmail.comSocial Media links: Here🎵 Music: Touching The Air by Graceful Movement

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