Codependent Doctor

Discover how self-esteem plays a pivotal role in shaping our lives. This week's episode of the Codependent Doctor with Dr. Angela Downey uncovers the profound impact of personal experiences, societal messages, and our upbringing on our self-esteem. We examine the roots of low self-esteem and codependency, shedding light on how childhood experiences can lead to an overreliance on external validation and a deep-seated fear of rejection.Explore the transformative power of self-acceptance, self-responsibility, and self-assertiveness as we navigate the path to personal growth and improving your self esteem. Dr. Downey passionately discusses the importance of embracing our true selves and confidently expressing our needs and values. Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time. If you're interested in a list of books that I recommend to help you on your journey you can request it by clicking on the link in my show notes.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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

Can loyalty be a double-edged sword in codependent relationships? Join me, Dr. Angela Downey, as we unlock the complex dynamics of loyalty and explore how it can both build and break us within these emotionally charged partnerships. You'll learn how extreme loyalty can trap us in unhealthy relationships, draining our emotional resources and well-being. I examine the fine line between healthy loyalty and codependent loyalty, and how recognizing this can help you reclaim your authentic self. Don't miss this enlightening conversation about the hidden pitfalls of loyalty in codependent relationships.Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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

Let’s face it, as codependents, we can struggle with boundaries because our self-worth often comes from helping others, and this can lead to overstepping. In this episode, Dr. Angela Downey discusses the importance of minding our own business, emphasizing respect for others' privacy and boundaries. By focusing on our own personal growth and respecting others' autonomy, we can foster healthier, more respectful relationships. To wrap up, Dr. Downey provides self-reflection exercises to help us understand our need to get involved in others' affairs and how to focus more on our own lives.Episodes mentioned: -Episode 7: Setting Boundaries: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2356801/15206479-setting-boundaries-Episode 13: Break the Gossip cycle:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2356801/15434819Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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 found yourself constantly trying to meet the needs of others, even at the expense of your own well-being? Join me, Dr. Angela Downey, as I share my personal journey through the maze of codependency in this eye-opening episode of the Codependent Doctor. I recount the pivotal moments that led me to acknowledge my own codependent behaviors, from dismissing early warnings to finally recognizing the toll it took on my life. In this heartfelt episode, we dissect the essence of codependency and its detrimental effects on relationships. You’ll learn how codependent behaviors like sacrificing personal needs and seeking constant validation can erode self-worth and lead to unhealthy dynamics. Listen in for insights and examples that resonate deeply with anyone struggling to break free from the chains of codependency.Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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

Gossiping is often portrayed as a bonding moment between close friends but that perception is just not accurate. In this episode, Dr. Angela Downey unpacks the harmful effects of gossiping, such as damaging trust and relationships, and explores why people gossip to seek validation or control. She also offers strategies to avoid gossip; including setting boundaries, promoting positivity, and directly addressing gossip when it occurs. Codependents have a very difficult time resisting gossip but we can work on it. Dr. Downey encourages us to build our self-esteem to reduce the inclination to gossip. As always, there’s a self reflection practice at the end of the episode to start us on our way. Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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

It’s time to untangle our past shame from our perfectly imperfect current selves. Shame is a complex and challenging emotion, often arising when we feel we don't meet others' standards and fear rejection. Our host, Dr. Angela Downey, guides us through the intricacies of shame, providing numerous examples of what it can look and feel like. She also brings in emotional heavyweights like John Bradshaw and Brené Brown to reassure us that we do NOT have to hold on to these feelings. It’s okay, and even necessary, to let them go.Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time. If you're interested in a list of books that I recommend to help you on your journey you can request it by clicking on the link in my show notes.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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

Wondering what real self-care looks like beyond spa days and shopping sprees? Dr. Angela Downey explores Pooja Lakshman's book "Real Self Care," examining the difference between quick fixes and lasting self-care, including setting boundaries, changing how we talk to ourselves, living by our values, and using our power for good. This episode will give you practical tips to move past temporary solutions and build a sustainable self-care practice that truly improves your life.📚Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin: https://www.poojalakshmin.com/realselfcareSend me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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

Ever wondered how often you lie and what it does to your life and relationships? In this episode, Dr. Angela Downey breaks down why everyone lies, how different types of lies affect relationships, and the tricky ethics of honesty, especially in codependent dynamics. By getting a handle on these points, listeners can reflect on their own honesty and aim for more genuine connections.📚Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin: https://www.poojalakshmin.com/realselfcareSend me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time. If you're interested in a list of books that I recommend to help you on your journey you can request it by clicking on the link in my show notes.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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

Katerine, one of our listeners, was curious about how to handle dating while dealing with codependency. Dr. Angela Downey gets into the nitty-gritty of this topic, talking about the need to avoid being too clingy and finding a good balance. She outlines the struggles those of us with codependency face: like always putting our partner first, struggling with boundaries, and seeking validation from others. Dr. Downey walks us through how to switch up our thinking to recognize and let go of those codependent habits. One step at a time.episode 7: Setting boundaries: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2356801/15206479-setting-boundariesSend me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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

How can we learn to be as kind to ourselves as we are to our closest pals? Dr. Angela Downey explores this in a reflective episode about self-compassion. She talks about the struggles that codependents face when trying to be kind to themselves, often because they're used to putting others first and feeling like they're not enough. Dr. Downey suggests trying out mindfulness to help with self-compassion—it can boost your mental strength and deepen your relationships. And she's speaking from experience, sharing her own journey with you in this episode.Send me a messageYou can buy my books now on Amazon.🦋 Enough As I Am - A healing workbook for anyone navigating people-pleasing, guilt, or self-abandonment. It’s filled with practical tools to help you build boundaries and reclaim your self-worth.🖋️ Enough As I Grow - A 365-day journal with daily prompts to guide you through your healing journey one day at a time.🦋 Enough As I Am Workbook 🖋️ Enough as I Grow 365 day Guided Journal on Amazon Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. 📘 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