In today’s episode, I chat with a listener named Susan all about parenting. We discuss topics including making space for ourselves as mothers, how to navigate issues around codependency and perfectionism and much more!

In today’s episode, we’re talking all about love addiction and codependency with Sherry Gaba, author of Love Smashed! We explore what love addiction looks like, trauma bonding, boundaries and more. You can find out more about Sherry and her online e-book & quiz here: https://sherrygaba.com/npquiz.

Ever wondered if you’re a codependent perfectionist? Listen in because it’s quite common (we both are!) and today’s conversation felt like a great big hug!

Today we’re talking about some common questions people have when they’re working on recovering from codependency. We’ll clear up what codependency is not and consider where the line is between caring and codependency.

In this episode, we explore the use or Oracle Cards and how to use them in the healing process. We also discuss the concept of Truth and the different ways this relates to the recovery process.

In this episode, we explore how the mindset of victim can impact our recovery and ability to heal. We discuss what victim mindset means and how to go from disempowered to empowered!

In today’s episode, we discuss trauma bonding and why it’s important for us to recreate relationship patterns in order to heal.

Today’s episode is with Alana Carvalho – licensed mental health counsellor who focuses on helping parents, couples and individuals build balanced relationships by releasing old patterns, setting boundaries and finding our voice.  She is especially passionate about helping individuals see how healing codependency and perfectionism can lead to a more joy filled life. As a recovering perfectionist and high functioning co-dependent, let’s bring on the joy!

“Avoiding Codependency with Alana Carvalho” Takeaways from the show: Alana’s story Codependency in the context of parenting Developing community outside of family members Being supportive vs controlling Creating a safe space for your kids Validation and support coming into play Empowering your children by asking if they want your help Being in relationship with kids who are in resistance Example moving through hard things for your child How you respond is where your influence lies Building resilience

In today’s episode, we chat with Heather Chauvin, author of Dying to Be A Good Mother. We discuss issues around balance as a parent, codependency, perfectionism and Heather’s journey through cancer recovery that helped her learn to take care of herself.