Codependency is often overlooked and misunderstood, so hang with me!
It’s easy to think “I don’t struggle with that.” It’s like people pleasing.
We don’t often see aspects of codependent behavior in our lives, but there’s nothing to fear.
Self-awareness is the name of the game so we can change things.
In this week’s episode of The Chris LoCurto Show, we’re clarifying what codependency is, what it looks like and how to cancel it. Here are some highlights of this episode:
Understanding Codependency
What is it exactly?
Roles in Codependency
Who’s the “dependent” and the “taker”
Characteristics of Codependent People?
What do they struggle with
Manifestation of Codependency
How it shows up in behaviors and relationships
Psychological and Emotional Factors
How it makes our brain unhealthy
Effects on Personal Identity and Self-Worth
The power of how we view ourselves
The Role of Faith
Where God comes into play
Let’s dive into learning how to break free from codependency, create healthy boundaries, and take care of ourselves in our relationships and spiritual journey.
Chris LoCurto defines codependency as a relationship where one person is dependent on the other for help with an addiction or struggle, with the codependent person needing to be needed in the relationship.
Codependency can manifest in various forms, such as the taker-giver dynamic, where the addicted person is the taker and the codependent person is the giver, with the codependent person needing to be needed in the relationship.
Codependency is a struggle to understand one's own worth and value, often manifesting in enabling behaviors towards others.
Codependent individuals feel the need to constantly check in with others' emotions and avoid conflict, as it brings painful results.
Chris LoCurto recognizes psychological roots of codependency, prioritizes setting healthy boundaries.
Chris LoCurto warns against misdiagnosing codependency, emphasizing the importance of identifying genuine symptoms and seeking help for legitimate situations.
He highlights common symptoms of codependency, including fear of abandonment, apologizing for others' actions, and a need for constant validation, and encourages listeners to address these issues in their lives.
Codependency often involves a fear of abandonment and lack of personal identity, with individuals prioritizing others' worth over their own.
Chris LoCurto highlights the signs of codependency in a relationship, including putting others on pedestals and neglecting one's own needs.
He notes that personality styles such as high I and high S can be more prone to codependency, particularly those who struggle with people-pleasing and setting healthy boundaries.
Chris has a heart for changing lives by helping people discover the life and business they really want.
Decades of personal and leadership development experience, as well as running multi-million dollar businesses, has made him an expert in life and business coaching. personality types, and communication styles.
Growing up in a small logging town near Lake Tahoe, California, Chris learned a strong work ethic at home from his full-time working mom. He began his leadership and training career in the corporate world, starting but at E'TRADE.
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