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Angela Downey
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Retro Movie Roundtable
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)
RMR 0080: Join your hosts Bryan Frye, Chad Robinson, and Russell Guest for the Retro Movie Roundtable as they revisit Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005) [R] Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Noir, Action, Comedy, Crime Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Val Kilmer, Michelle Monaghan, Corbin Bernsen, Dash Mihok, Larry Miller, Rockmond Dunbar, Shannyn Sossamon, Angela Lindvall, Indio Falconer Downey, Ariel Winter Director: Shane Black Recoded on 2020-05-09 Download from Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Google Play, iTunes, iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcasts. Please share your thoughts on...
2025-12-22
1h 27
The Journey of Becoming
How Do You Stop People-Pleasing and Start Standing in Your Power with Dr. Angela Downey
People-pleasing, burnout, codependency, perfectionism, self-worth, healing, authentic leadership.In this powerful and deeply relatable episode, Karrie sits down with Dr. Angela Downey, family physician, author, and founder of The Codependent Doctor, to explore what it truly means to heal from people-pleasing, perfectionism, and burnout.Angela opens up about failing her first year of university, rebuilding her confidence, and eventually becoming a physician while unlearning the patterns that drove her to exhaustion. Together, Karrie and Angela discuss how to find peace and purpose on the other side of self-sacrifice, and why authenticity, not achievement, is the...
2025-12-10
28 min
Codependent Doctor
63: Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: Jason Johnson on Overcoming Detrimental Kindness
In this episode of The Codependent Doctor, I’m sitting down with Emotional Freedom & Transformation Coach Jason Johnson to talk about what he calls detrimental kindness, that sneaky pattern of being “too nice” at your own expense. We explore how overgiving, people-pleasing, and chronic guilt quietly erode your health, identity, and relationships, and how to begin practicing kindness in a way that actually includes you. Jason walks us through his RELEASE Framework™, a simple roadmap to recognize your patterns, let go of guilt, reclaim your voice, and start setting boundaries without feeling like a terrible person. He also shares honestly...
2025-11-24
56 min
Codependent Doctor
62: Rewriting Limiting Beliefs: Kelly Parker on Breaking Free from Old Scripts
In this episode, I sit down with speaker and coach Kelly Parker to talk about what it really means to break the script — those old stories and childhood beliefs that quietly shape how we show up in life, work, and relationships. Kelly shares how to recognize limiting beliefs, where they come from, and practical ways to rewrite them so you can live more authentically and confidently. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will help you start reclaiming your voice and your worth.Connect with Kelly Parker:
2025-11-10
45 min
Codependent Doctor
61: Burnout & Boldness: How to Stop Shrinking and Start Living Fully with Dr. Wendy Schofer
In this episode, Dr. Wendy Schofer joins me for a conversation that’s part personal story, part wake-up call. As a dual-board certified pediatrician, lifestyle physician, and trauma-informed coach, she’s learned firsthand how burnout, people-pleasing, and emotional disconnection can show up in our careers, relationships, and even our relationship with food and our bodies.We talk about what it means to live boldly instead of shrinking to fit someone else’s mold, how emotional regulation changes everything, and why slowing down isn’t failure — it’s the gateway to meaning. Wendy also shares her free resource, How to End E...
2025-11-04
48 min
Codependent Doctor
60: Loving Someone with Addiction: How to Set Boundaries Without Shame
What if helping someone you love is actually hurting you? In this episode, Donna Marston shares her journey as a mother of a child in active addiction—and how she learned to set boundaries, release shame, and reclaim her life.We talk about the difference between support and enabling, the grief of parenting through addiction, and how healing begins when you choose yourself.Learn more at www.sharingwithoutshame.comGrab her free resource: 5 Boundaries and BreakthroughsSend me a message This episode includes a...
2025-10-29
40 min
Codependent Doctor
Bonus1: All the People in Me Are Tired: Caregiver Burnout, Energy Leaks, and Real Resilience
Jenn Fredericks, Personal Resilience Practitioner and founder of The Carewell Circle, joins us to talk about Prosilience, a proactive approach to resilience, and why managing your energy (not just your time) is the key to staying afloat. Jenn shares powerful stories from her own journey as both a two-time kidney transplant recipient and a caregiver for her daughter with a brain tumor, and offers practical strategies to help you pause, refill, and reconnect with yourself.Connect with Jenn on Instagram, Facebook or her website. She also invites you to join the Carewell Circle for 2...
2025-10-21
44 min
Codependent Doctor
59: Why You’re Stuck: Understanding Internal Resistance and How to Break Through
Ever feel stuck even when you’re motivated and ready to change? In this episode, Kam Knight breaks down the hidden force behind that feeling: internal resistance. We talk about how it shows up as procrastination, overthinking, and self-doubt, plus simple ways to start moving forward.Grab Kam’s freebie 5 Ways to End Procrastination and Sabotage at kamknight.com, and find him on Instagram and Facebook.Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month.
2025-10-13
58 min
Codependent Doctor
58: Reading Faces, Healing Patterns: Michelle Butt and How Facial Intelligence Transforms Relationships
In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Butt, founder of Face Talk™ and expert in Facial Intelligence, to explore how our facial features can act as a mirror to the mind and spirit. Michelle shares how understanding our own face can reveal patterns, improve communication, and help us break free from cycles of people-pleasing and conflict. It’s a powerful conversation about stepping into self-awareness, connection, and personal power.Connect with Michelle on Instagram @michellembutt, on Facebook at Michelle Butt Facial Intelligence Expert, at www.atfacevalu.com, or through her free Reflection Masterclass. She...
2025-09-29
49 min
The Unforget Yourself Show
The Everyday Faces of Codependency with Dr Angela Downey
Dr Angela Downey, founder of The Codependent Doctor podcast, a heartfelt platform that helps people heal from codependency, emotional wounds, and burnout.Through candid storytelling, free accessible content, and tools like her healing workbook Enough As I Am and daily guided journal, Angela makes personal growth approachable for those who might not otherwise access support.Now, Angela’s journey from burning out as a physician and people-pleaser to rebuilding balance and purpose through creative work demonstrates the deep power of turning adversity into service.And while juggling life as a doctor, podcaster, and auth...
2025-09-29
32 min
The Landy Peek Podcast
Episode #56 The Mental Load That’s Quietly Burning You Out
If you’ve been the rock for everyone and everything, this conversation will feel like oxygen. Dr. Angela Downey—family physician and creator of The Codependent Doctor—shares her burnout story, how codependency shows up for high-capacity women, and the concrete ways we can stop bracing, start asking for help, and lead from clarity instead of overdrive. We talk identity (“the strong one”), limits, the invisible mental load, perfectionism, boundaries without apology, and why “not everyone has to like the peach”—and that says nothing about the peach. You’ll leave with low-stakes boundary reps to practice this week, languag...
2025-09-22
1h 07
Codependent Doctor
57: Science Meets Soul: Burnout Recovery and Holistic Wellness with Samantha Stoltz
Neuroscience researcher and wellness coach Samantha Stoltz joins me to talk about what burnout really is, why it’s more than just exhaustion, and how the mind-body connection shapes our health in powerful ways. Samantha shares her own journey through burnout and the science-backed, soul-centered practices that helped her rebuild balance. From breaking limiting beliefs to creating small sustainable shifts through habit stacking, this conversation is packed with tools to help you shine from the inside out.✨ Check out Samantha’s Linktree, Website, and grab her free book Little Book for a Better...
2025-09-15
41 min
The Art Of Imperfect Adulting
Fighting Stereotypes, Finding Purpose in Medicine with Angela Downey
In this episode of The Art of Imperfect Adulting, Amy Stone speaks with Dr. Angela Downey, Canadian family physician, podcaster, and author, to explore the realities of major career change, resilience, and pursuing childhood dreams—against overwhelming odds. Angela shares her remarkable journey from a blue-collar upbringing and early academic setbacks, through life as an accountant and mother of two, to ultimately achieving her lifelong goal of becoming a doctor in her 40s. Together, Amy and Angela unpack the influence of family messaging, gender expectations, self-doubt, and the invisible labor of parenting while juggling strenuous academics.About th...
2025-09-04
48 min
Paging Dr. Mom
2: Navigating Motherhood's Messy Beautiful Journey: Interview with Naiomi Catron, Lactation Specialist
Struggling to juggle motherhood and career? You’re not alone. In this honest and hilarious episode, Dr. Angela Downey chats with Naiomi Catron, labor nurse, lactation consultant, and founder of Milk Diva, about the messy beauty of early motherhood. From car naps to cold coffee, Naiomi shares real talk on feeding, burnout, and redefining success. Tune in for laughs, practical tips, and a big dose of mom-to-mom honesty.Naiomi is leaving all guests a gift, click below10 Common Breastfeeding Pitfalls to AvoidShe can be reached at:IG: @boobbossbusiness...
2025-09-02
49 min
Codependent Doctor
56: Life Transitions: Healing, Growth, and the Power of Liminal Space with Elizabeth Mintun
In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist and mindful life coach Elizabeth Mintun, host of The Calming Ground podcast. We talk about navigating life transitions — from leaving toxic relationships to moving through grief and midlife shifts — and how to embrace the discomfort of change as part of growth. Elizabeth also shares practical tools for holding space for yourself. Click here for a free Morning Ritual Guide to support your journey. Connect with her at thecalmingground.com or on Instagram and Facebook @TheCalmingGround.Send me a message This ep...
2025-09-01
47 min
The Behind The Shades Show : Marriage, Mental Health, And Trauma Recovery
How To Overcome Toxic Behaviors In Your Relationship | Behind The Shades Show
Angela Downey | Full Interview | how to overcome toxic behaviors in your relationship #interview #relationships #behindtheshades Book A Coaching Session Today https://www.behindtheshades.caRemember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all episodes. Watch more videos at youtube.com/@behindtheshades and subscribe for moreSpotify for full videos https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeqWFZHDQ3DsSOqpgOqj7Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindtheshadesfb*** HOW TO CONNECT WITH ANGELA DOWNEY ***Facebook: The Codependent DoctorInstagram: DrAngelaDowneyThreads: DrAngelaDowney
2025-09-01
45 min
The Behind The Shades Show : Marriage, Mental Health, And Trauma Recovery
How To Create A Supportive Relationship With Your Partner | Behind The Shades Show
Angela Downey | Part Two | How to create a supportive relationship with your partner #interview #relationships #behindtheshades Book A Coaching Session Today https://www.behindtheshades.caRemember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all episodes. Watch more videos at youtube.com/@behindtheshades and subscribe for more Spotify for full videos https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeqWFZHDQ3DsSOqpgOqj7 Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindtheshadesfb*** HOW TO CONNECT WITH ANGELA DOWNEY *** Facebook: The Codependent Doctor Instagram: DrAngelaDowney Threads: DrAngelaDowney
2025-08-26
08 min
The Behind The Shades Show : Marriage, Mental Health, And Trauma Recovery
How To Identify Toxic Behaviors In Your Relationship | Behind The Shades Show
Angela Downey | Part One | How to identify toxic behaviors in your relationship #interview #relationships #behindtheshades Book A Coaching Session Today https://www.behindtheshades.caRemember to share and follow to keep up-to-date with all episodes. Watch more videos at youtube.com/@behindtheshades and subscribe for moreSpotify for full videos https://open.spotify.com/show/2SeqWFZHDQ3DsSOqpgOqj7Connect with us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindtheshadesfb*** HOW TO CONNECT WITH ANGELA DOWNEY ***Facebook: The Codependent DoctorInstagram: DrAngelaDowneyThreads: DrAngelaDowney
2025-08-19
06 min
Codependent Doctor
55 Healing Chronic Stress, Trauma, and Codependency: How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Break Free
Your nervous system—not just your mindset—holds the key to healing. In this powerful conversation, Elizabeth Kipp shares how she recovered from 40 years of chronic pain and why codependent patterns are actually survival strategies, not flaws. You’ll learn simple breathing techniques to shift from stress to safety in minutes, plus holistic tools for releasing trauma, breaking cycles, and finding true regulation.Website https://Elizabeth-Kipp.comFacebook: elizabeth.kipp.3Instagram @lizi.kippLinkedIn elizabethkippFree Offer: 5 Ways to Relieve Stress, Anxiety, & Fear Send me a message T...
2025-08-18
50 min
Too Light Too Dark
# 4 : Codependency
Episode 4: “Codependency : I Am Enough”— with Dr. Angela Downey”Is it codependency… or just being a human with Wi-Fi and abandonment issues?This week on Too Light Too Dark, we’re diving headfirst (with healthy boundaries, of course) into the murky waters of codependency with the brilliant Dr. Angela Downey, author of Codependency: Enough As I Am. Angela brings decades of clinical wisdom, spiritual insight, and the kind of radical compassion that makes you feel like maybe—just maybe—you don’t need to fix yourself before brunch.Toget...
2025-08-08
58 min
Codependent Doctor
54 Codependency Talk With the Author of Love Smacked - Sherry Gaba Interview
Feeling lost in people-pleasing and emotional caretaking? You’re not alone. Psychotherapist and author of Love Smacked, Sherry Gaba, joins us to unpack codependency. We explore how early relational trauma wires us to abandon ourselves for connection.Learn to spot the subtle signs of codependency: resentment, overgiving, chronic guilt. Sherry explains the link between love addiction and the pull toward unavailable partners.We dive into healing tools: inner child work, parts therapy, and nervous system regulation. Discover how healing doesn’t always mean leaving the relationship—discernment is key.This episode is both valida...
2025-08-04
41 min
Codependent Doctor
53: Breakups & Codependency: Why It's So Hard To Walk Away
Breakups hurt! In this episode, Dr. Downey unpacks why heartbreak can feel like withdrawal, especially for those with codependent tendencies. When your identity is wrapped up in caring for someone else, losing the relationship often means losing your sense of self. From the brain chemistry behind those late-night texts to the quiet signs it’s time to leave a draining relationship, this episode is a deep dive into the real pain of letting go—and how to begin healing for real. You’ll learn why grief is necessary, why rushed advice doesn’t help, and how to reconnect...
2025-07-21
30 min
Codependent Doctor
52: The 3-Second Authenticity Pause: How to Stop People Pleasing and Start Listening to Yourself
In this episode of The Codependent Doctor, I introduce the powerful yet simple tool that’s helped me stop people-pleasing on autopilot: the three-second authenticity pause. Through personal stories and practical tips, we explore how this tiny moment of mindfulness can help you reconnect with your body’s wisdom, set boundaries without guilt, and honor your truth—because real self-care starts with choosing yourself.Send me a message This episode includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp. Click this link, betterhelp.com/drdowney, to get 10% off your first month. 📗 My Books: Enough as...
2025-07-07
28 min
Codependent Doctor
51: When 'They Did Their Best' Wasn't Enough: Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect and Parenting Challenges
Have you ever thought, “My parents really tried their best… but I still got hurt”? This episode dives into that exact truth—the emotional complexity of being raised by loving parents who lacked the tools to meet all your needs.Dr. Angela Downey shares her story from both sides:As a child with unmet emotional needsAnd as a mother navigating burnout while trying to give her kids everythingWe explore how:Childhood coping becomes adult codependency“Being the good child” often means losing your voiceThe most liberating truth? Healing doesn’t require your parents’...
2025-06-23
31 min
Codependent Doctor
50: Rebuilding Trust in Relationships: What to Do When You've Been Hurt
Have you ever felt the quiet pressure to “just get over it” after someone broke your trust?Maybe they apologized. Maybe they didn’t. But something inside you still feels unsettled.Trust doesn’t rebuild overnight. It takes consistency, accountability, and the slow return of emotional safety—not just a quick “I’m sorry.”In this episode, we explore:Why trust feels like emotional debt, not a switch you can flipHow codependent patterns make rebuilding trust even harderThe difference between true accountability vs. shame spiralsHow emotional safety is rebuilt through...
2025-06-16
27 min
Codependent Doctor
E49: How to Deal With Father's Day When You Had an Emotionally Absent Father
Do Father’s Day celebrations leave you feeling hollow instead of happy? You’re not alone.In this raw, candid conversation, we explore the grief that comes with having a father who was physically present but emotionally absent—a special kind of loss that often goes unspoken.In this episode, you’ll hear about:The lasting impact of emotional neglect on self-worth and relationshipsHow we internalize the absence of emotional warmth as “something is wrong with me”The burden of generational silence and narrow definitions of masculinityA new vision of fatherhood...
2025-06-09
28 min
Codependent Doctor
48: Friendship or Relationship? Understanding Emotional Intimacy and Codependency
Codependency doesn't just affect romantic relationships—it can appear in our friendships too, creating anxiety, over-functioning, and emotional entanglement that feels just as intense without the relationship label. Emotional intimacy is emotional intimacy, regardless of whether it's with a friend or partner, and our attachment patterns don't discriminate.• Friendships lack the clear definitions and expectations that romantic relationships have—there's no "define the relationship" talk or breakup script• Unspoken friendship rules create confusion, especially for those with codependent tendencies who overfunction to maintain connections• Friendship grief is just as valid as romantic heartbreak, though society rarely ack...
2025-06-02
27 min
Codependent Doctor
47: Codependency & Mental Health: How People-Pleasing, Guilt, and Burnout Are All Connected
Mental health and codependency intersect in profound ways that affect how we treat ourselves, not just our relationships with others. We explore four key patterns that keep us stuck in cycles of burnout, guilt, and emotional exhaustion while providing practical steps toward healing.We will explore how:• People-pleasing isn't just politeness but a nervous system survival response developed in childhood• Self-abandonment occurs when we consistently put others first regardless of the cost to ourselves• Chronic guilt and shame keep us stuck in patterns of overgiving even when it's harming our wellbeing• Emotional over-responsibility leads to...
2025-05-26
14 min
Codependent Doctor
46: Five Truths I Wish Everyone Knew About Maintaining Good Mental Health
In this bonus episode for Mental Health Awareness Month, Dr. Angela Downey shares five powerful mindset shifts that challenge how we think about healing and self-care:Healing isn’t linear — Growth often looks messy, not perfect.You can struggle and still be strong — Vulnerability is courage, not weakness.Feeling your feelings isn’t weakness — Emotions are messengers, not problems to fix.Rest is productive — You don’t need to earn your downtime.Boundaries protect your peace — Limits aren’t selfish, they’re essential.This episode is for anyone navigating burnout, people-pleasing, codependency, or just feeling overwhelmed by mental health advice...
2025-05-22
16 min
Codependent Doctor
45: Emotional Neglect: The Hidden Wound Behind Codependency
If you’ve always been “the strong one,” this episode on emotional neglect may explain why relationships still feel hard.Emotional neglect isn’t about what happened, but what didn’t.Your needs were likely invisibleYou learned to be low-maintenance to feel lovedYou felt “too much” for having emotionsThis early conditioning creates:CodependencyPeople-pleasingAttraction to emotionally unavailable partnersAt the root is a quiet belief: “If I had just been better, they would have loved me.”Healing begins when you stop trying to be chosen—and start choosing yourself.Send me a message
2025-05-19
29 min
Codependent Doctor
44: High-Functioning But Struggling: The Hidden Signs of Mental Burnout
Ever say “it’s not that bad” while feeling overwhelmed or exhausted? This Mental Health Awareness Month bonus episode explores high-functioning distress—when you seem fine on the outside but feel drained inside.Dr. Angela Downey shares personal insights on why codependents, people pleasers, and overachievers often downplay their struggles. She reminds us that functioning isn’t thriving, and you don’t need to hit rock bottom to deserve support.Mental health care should be preventative, not just reactive. Sometimes healing begins with a whisper of honesty and one small act of self-respect.Send me a me...
2025-05-15
09 min
Codependent Doctor
43: From Love Bomb to Heartbreak: Understanding Toxic Relationships
In this episode, I unpack love bombing—those intense early displays of affection that can feel amazing but often mask emotional manipulation.I share a personal story (yes, I introduced someone to my family after one date!) to show how easy it is to confuse intensity with connection.We explore:What love bombing looks likeWhy it’s so effective (especially for those with unmet emotional needs)Red flags like pressure, overwhelm, and mismatched words vs. actionsHealthy love respects your pace. This episode will help you spot manipulation and protect your heart.Se...
2025-05-12
30 min