741 Love + Codependency with Vanessa Bennett

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“A lot of us have conflated being needed with being loved. We have confused attachment for relationship, but they’re not the same thing.” – Vanessa Bennett

Intro

On today’s episode, I’m sharing an insightful conversation with Vanessa Bennett, a licensed depth psychologist and co-author of It’s Not Me, It’s You. Together, we delve into the complexities of codependency and relationship dynamics, exploring how societal norms shape our understanding of love and attachment. Vanessa shares her journey from advertising to therapy and how she learned to value authenticity over attachment in relationships. Plus, how triggers can be opportunities for growth and why breaking up doesn’t have to be a total mess. Whether you’re navigating a breakup or seeking healthier relationship patterns, I hope you find Vanessa’s tips just as valuable as I have!

Highlights:3:20 Vanessa’s origin story7:00 Vanessa’s introduction to Jungian psychology and dream analysis15:00 The basics of shadow work and how it relates to activation23:00 How society trains us to believe codependency is love27:30 Achieving amicable breakupsConnect with Vanessa Bennett

Vanessa Bennett, LMFT, is a licensed depth psychotherapist, facilitator, speaker, and mental health content creator. She is the coauthor of the successful relationship bookIt’sNot Me, It’s You with her partner John Kim, LMFT. Vanessa leads soul-based retreats and creates and facilitates curricula and workshops for nonprofit and corporate training, events, and conferences. She cohosts the popular Cheaper Than Therapy podcast. A native New Yorker, she now lives in Los Angeles.Website: https://www.vanessabennett.com/

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