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The Making and the Re-Making of a Codependent Mind: A Journey Into and Out of Codependency
Are you stuck in toxic relationship patterns? Do you seem to attract narcissists or other disordered people? Are you ready to learn how to love yourself and others?Based on the acclaimed podcast of the same name, follow Brian's transformative journey from codependency and despair to joyful, fulfilling and sustaining relationships. Gain guidance into examining your own life and crafting a personalized pathway to heal from codependency and trauma.
In Part 1 Brian
The family dynamics in childhood that set the stage for codependent habits.The long term effects of trauma, including its complex and chronic manifestations.Threat responses (particularly freeze and fawn) and the connection to the behaviors that make up codependency.The role of shame and fear in deepening codependent habits.How codependent behaviors foster isolation and perpetuate dysfunctional relationship dynamics.The toxic interplay between narcissism and codependency, and the trauma bonds that arise in relationships with abusive narcissists.
In Part 2 Brian
What is on the other side of codependency? Is it worth it?Healing from emotional wounds by connecting with other people, repairing emotional systems and re-writing stories.Breaking the codependent habits that prevent emotionally intimate relationships.Acquiring a new approach to romantic relationships.
This book is a beacon of hope for those seeking liberation from codependency's grip, providing both insights and practical guidance for the journey toward authenticity and connection.
In Part 1 Brian
The family dynamics in childhood that set the stage for codependent habits.The long term effects of trauma, including its complex and chronic manifestations.Threat responses (particularly freeze and fawn) and the connection to the behaviors that make up codependency.The role of shame and fear in deepening codependent habits.How codependent behaviors foster isolation and perpetuate dysfunctional relationship dynamics.The toxic interplay between narcissism and codependency, and the trauma bonds that arise in relationships with abusive narcissists.
In Part 2 Brian
What is on the other side of codependency? Is it worth it?Healing from emotional wounds by connecting with other people, repairing emotional systems and re-writing stories.Breaking the codependent habits that prevent emotionally intimate relationships.Acquiring a new approach to romantic relationships.
This book is a beacon of hope for those seeking liberation from codependency's grip, providing both insights and practical guidance for the journey toward authenticity and connection.
214 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2024
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Brian Birdbell
3 books1 followerBrian, with his wife Stephanie, hosts the acclaimed podcast A Codependent Mind.
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April 14, 2024
good overall
While I wasn’t looking for this type of codependency type it was helpful to see how others handle these behaviors in ways other than my own. I was impressed by his insight into his own responses and how he worked to change them
While I wasn’t looking for this type of codependency type it was helpful to see how others handle these behaviors in ways other than my own. I was impressed by his insight into his own responses and how he worked to change them
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