A Codependent Mind
Brian and Stephanie
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Get an intimate, honest look at how CPTSD and codependency can develop and how it can be overcome. Brian and Stephanie take you ’behind the scenes’ of their experiences and their relationship, lifting the veil on how codependent behaviors can cause life long pain and suffering if not addressed. Learn how Brian has been able to understand the web of behaviors that formed in response to complex trauma and move on to build healthier relationships.
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S9E3 S9 - Appendices 3: Boundaries in Action:
Set boundaries! Respect yourself! Easier said than done. In this episode we discuss our own recent struggle to maintain our boundaries/self-respect while also trying to maintain a friendship. We…
S9E2 S9 - Appendices 2: Behavior Check-In
Brian recently read through both our books and did some self-analysis on where he is at on his 'growth journey.' In this episode we discuss some of his findings. If you interested in reading the…
S9E1 S9 - Appendices 1: Shame
Brian and Stephanie come back for an ad hoc season and start with another discussion of shame. This time they tackle the question of what kind of relationship work shame can do and how it can cause…
S8E14 S8 - Chapter 14: Gratitude
The full book in paperback, hard cover and eBook available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6M5X5M/ The audiobook is available on our website: https://www.codependentmind.com/ It is also…
S8E13 S8 - Chapter 13: Money
In this chapter we discuss how the ways in which the use of money to meet emotional or interpersonal needs can cause shame, dependency, and destructive patterns. Learning to separate financial needs…
S8E12 S8 - Chapter 12: Sex
In this chapter, Chapter Twelve we explore sex as a relational tool rather than a moral or performative act, emphasizing its capacity to foster connection, safety, and intimacy . For much of his…
S8E11 S8 - Chapter 11: Caretaking
In this episode, Brian discusses how for much of his life, he used the natural impulse to care for others destructively. His caretaking was largely driven by fear, shame, and a need to feel safe and…
S8E10 S8 - Chapter 10: Conflict
Use this link to review the book on Amazon - https://amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0CYH7TMZ1 Thank you! In this chapter, we explore conflict as an inevitable and essential part of any…
S8E9 S8 - Chapter 9: Communication
Use this link to review the book on Amazon - https://amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0CYH7TMZ1 Thank you! In this chapter, we explore communication as an essential tool that makes all…
S8E8 S8 - Chapter 8: Curiosity
In this episode, we explore curiosity as both a universal instinct and a vital relationship tool. Brian reflects on how childhood fear and threat-responses suppressed his natural curiosity, leaving…
S8E7 S8 - Chapter 7: Honesty
Use this link to review the book on Amazon - https://amazon.com/review/create-review?&asin=B0CYH7TMZ1 Thank you! In this chapter, we explore honesty as a powerful relationship tool—one that…
S8E6 S8 - Chapter 6: Relationship Boundaries
The audiobook is now available on most platforms, including on our website - https://www.codependentmind.com/ In this chapter, we explore relationship boundaries - just as individuals need personal…
S8E5 S8 - Chapter 5: Empathy
The FULL AUDIOBOOK is now available through Amazon and other retailers and also from our website: https://www.codependentmind.com This chapter/episode explores empathy as a core human capacity that…
S8E4 S8 - Chapter 4: The Work
In this episode, Brian reads Chapter 4, which explores what it means to "do the work" in relationships, distinguishing between compulsive, performative labor rooted in childhood survival strategies…
S8E3 S8 - Chapter 3: Us
Chapter 3 explores the transformation from individual autonomy to a shared, interdependent relationship—the “Us.” This chapter emphasizes that a healthy “Us” is not about merging or losing oneself…
S8E2 S8 - Chapter 2: Me & You
In Chapter Two, Me & You, Brian explores the foundational role of autonomy in building emotionally healthy relationships. Using the metaphor of a three-legged stool—Me, You, and Us—he argues that…
S8E1 S8 - Chapter 1: A New Kind of Relationship
The full book in paperback, hard cover and eBook available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FC6M5X5M/ The audiobook is available on our website: https://www.codependentmind.com/ It is also…
S7E22 S7 - Relationship Tool #22: Caretaking
Our new book is available in eBook format: ! You, Me & Us: Moving Beyond Relational Trauma and Disorder (Anxious/Avoidant Attachment, Codependency, BPD) to Build a Stable, Lasting Relationship.…
S7E21 S7: Relationship Tool #21: Love Languages
The 5 Love Languages claims to be a "simple and effective" tool for strengthening your connections. We explore that claim. Thank you for following, liking, reviewing - it helps other people find the…
S7E20 S7 - Relationship Tool #20: Being Present
For most of his life, Brian believed that his primary challenge in relationships was mastering the tool of "being present." He thought that if he could just fully grasp this skill, everything in his…
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