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A Codependent MindS8 - Chapter 4: The WorkIn 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 and the intentional, collaborative work required for emotionally healthy partnerships. The chapter also sets the stage for the rest of the book by introducing the concept of relationship tools: emotions, behaviors and resources that can either build or erode connection depending on how they are used. Each tool will be examined for its purpose, misuse, and proper function, with a focus on outcomes rather than moral judgments.
Available on Amazon: htt...2025-07-2310 min
A Codependent MindS8 - Chapter 2 - Me & YouIn 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 a strong relationship requires each partner to be a clearly defined individual. Drawing from his own experience, Brian reflects on how childhood trauma and emotionally volatile caregivers taught him to mute his needs and perform for safety, leading to enmeshment in relationships.
As Brian begins to heal, he learns that autonomy is not just a right but a responsibility. The chapter highlights his journey toward emotional self...2025-06-2526 min
Escape into Period PiecesMansfield Park (1999) w/ Brian HicksWelcome back to the podcast Brian Hicks as he joins Stephanie in discussing the 1999 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Mansfield Park starring Frances O'Connor, Jonny Lee Miller, Alessandro Nivola, Embeth Davidtz, and Harold Pinter. This film differs a lot from the novel, and is controversial among Jane Austen purists. Just like, Persuasion (2022) Stephanie and Brian discuss it all and this time might tolerate it more... Listen to their thoughts on another Austen adaptation as well as comparisons to the past Jane Austen films covered on the podcast. Mansfield Park 1999 is available for purchase and free...2025-06-151h 22
A Codependent MindS8 - Chapter 1: A New Kind of Relationship* In honor of the new book release, get the first book (in eBook format) for FREE until June 15th. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V/
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Me, You & Us
Moving Beyond Relational Trauma and Disorder (Anxious/Avoidant Attachment, Codependency, BPD) to Build a Stable, Lasting Relationship
As described in this podcast, for years, I struggled in romantic relationships—trapped in people-pleasing, conflict avoidance, and emotional disconnection. I didn’t know how to set boundaries, communicate honestly, or feel safe being myself. Like many people with...2025-06-1118 min
They'll Be FineFrom Gripes to Grapes with Brian Housand & Stephanie Higgs In this episode of They’ll Be Fine, we're chatting with Brian Housand and Stephanie Higgs! With a Ph.D. in Gifted Education from University of Connecticut, Brian has written books and given numerous presentations focused on gifted education. As the coordinator of gifted programs at UNC Wilmington, he educates and inspires teachers to bring more creativity to the classroom for their gifted students. He is also known for integrating technology in interesting and exciting new ways. If you have been lucky enough to be a student of his or listen to one of his presentations, you kn...2025-05-1654 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Tool #20: Being PresentFor 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 life and relationships would significantly improve. However, regular listeners to this podcast will recognize that this belief was far from accurate. We discuss how he understood the tool of being present in his past relationships and how he uses it now, in the present.
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A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Toolkit #17: EntitlementWe have talked about entitlement quite a bit. Mostly about how Brian's narcissistic partners have used their feelings of entitlement as fuel to abuse and mistreat him and other people. In this episode we explore how the feelings of entitlement can be used productively to strengthen a relationship rather than degrade it.
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The full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency/dp/B0D2...2025-03-2043 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Toolkit #16: SexIn Season 4, we had a four part series on codependency, trauma and sex. In this episode we focus on the role sex can play in a relationship For Brian, shifting from a performance mindset to a connection mindset made all the difference.
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The full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency/dp/B0D2LYSJC3/) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4fzyWWfGTv34T5Hev7D...2025-03-0527 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Tool #15: CommunicationCommunication is vital to any relationship, but for those of us with relational trauma, it can be difficult to figure out what that means. If we aren't getting yelled at or insulted, it feels like good communication. Bad communication is when someone is disappointed or upset with us. Join us as we talk through Brian's new understanding of the role communication has played and can play in his relationships.
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T...2025-02-1932 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Tool #14: Attention
In this episode we discuss the relationship tool of attention. Paying attention can be difficult for people with relationship trauma and codependent habits. It was certainly challenging for Brian. Healing codependency has involved re-learning how to use the tool of attention, directing its use to building strong connections with people we care about who care about us.
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The full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (http...2025-02-0532 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Toolkit #13: ConflictBrian spent most of his life being 'conflict avoidant' at least that is how he understood it. Really the powerlessness and shame that underlied his codependency meant that any interpersonal conflict felt existentially threatening. In this episode we discuss how to approach conflict differently such that it functions as a tool for learning and connection rather than destruction.
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The full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon...2025-01-2334 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Tool #12: ApologyCan you tell the difference between a genuine apology and apology theater? In this episode, we discuss to tool of apology - how narcissists use it, how Brian used it codependently and how to use it authentically to make long lasting repairs to relationships.
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The full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency/dp/B0D2LYSJC3/) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4fzyWWfGTv34T...2025-01-0829 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Toolkit #10: MoneyAs discussed in a previous episode, Brian used money to fuel his codependent habits. Healing from codependency also involved developing a new understanding of the role money plays in his life and his relationship. In this episode, we discuss what kind of tool money is and what challenges and opportunities it presents.
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The full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency/dp/B0D2...2024-12-1138 min
The Reality Revolution PodcastStephanie Banks - The Intuitive ChannelThis was a fascinating interview. Stephanie is able to channel any soul as well as your guides, your higher self. In this one she also speaks with Neville Goddard and RA! Stephanie Banks is a highly sought-after intuitive channel, mentor and guide who helps people connect on the soul level. She channels from the perspective of any soul currently on the planet, souls on the other side, purely non-physical beings such as spirit guides, as well as trees, animals, and Gaia. As a conscious channel, Stephanie is both the vessel to re...2024-11-1953 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Toolkit #8: Self Knowledge**In honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V**
In this episode we discuss the importance of self knowledge in relationships - what it is, what happens in its absence, how to get it and how it functions.
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A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Toolkit #7: Truth**In honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V**
If lying forms the basis of codependency then the antidote must be telling the truth. Unfortunately it is not that simple (or that easy!) In this episode we discuss the powerful tool that is the truth and how to learn to wield it safely and effectively.
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Brian J MatosS2E22: A Conversation About Unaccompanied Migrant Children w/ Stephanie L. Canizales, PhDBrian interviews Stephanie L. Canizales, PhD, a researcher, author, and professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, where she is Faculty Director of the Berkeley Interdisciplinary Migration Initiative. She earned her PhD in Sociology from the University of Southern California (2018). Stephanie specializes in the study of international migration and immigrant integration, with particular interest in the experiences of Latin American-origin immigrants and their descendants in the United States. Over the last decade, Stephanie has focused her work on the migration and coming-of-age of unaccompanied children from Central America and Mexico in California a...2024-10-201h 08
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Tool #5: Lying, Resentment and DefensivenessIn honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency-ebook/dp/B0CYB1K31V
Relationship tools are neither good nor bad on their own. In this episode we talk about three tools that are pervasive in relationships marked by codependency - lying, resentment and defensiveness. These were Brian's go-to tools in Brian's relationship toolbox. He learned how to use them very early in childhood in order to neutralize relationship threats. As an adult, however, they have not served him well and using them in our relationship...2024-10-0339 min
Ignite: Conversations on Startups, Venture Capital, Tech, Future, and SocietyIgnite VC: How to Choose the Right Funding Path for Your Startup with Stephanie Rieben | Ep100In this milestone episode of The Ignite Podcast, host Brian Bell sits down with Stephanie Rieben, Co-Founder & CEO of Diadem Capital, to discuss her journey from Wall Street to the venture capital space. Stephanie reflects on her early career in banking, including stints at major institutions like Goldman Sachs and Citibank, and how her transition to fintech helped shape her path to founding Diadem Capital. She shares insights into the creation of the firm, a marketplace platform that connects startups with both equity and debt funding, and the evolution of their offerings over the past two and a half years.
...2024-09-2344 min
Joust About Careers PodcastEp. 82 - Computer Science/Workplace Data, Apps & Workflow Lead - Avanade - Stephanie (Boyd) DonahueWelcome back to the Joust About Careers podcast! This episode features a conversation with Stephanie (Boyd) Donahue, a 1997 Van Buren High School graduate who works in the computer science field and is the Americas Workplace Data, Apps, and Workflow Lead for Avanade. In this episode, Stephanie shares how a typical day looks in her position, how there is much more to computer science than coding, what it was like to start her own business, and much more. Whether you are interested in a computer science or business career or are still exploring your options, I hope that what Stephanie...2024-09-2320 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Tool #4: CuriosityCuriosity is an important tool for doing the relationship work of fostering understanding and deepening connection. In this episode we discuss the transformative power of curiosity, drawing on philosophical insights and evolutionary psychology. We explore how Brian's curiosity was stifled—both by external influences, like critical relationships, and internal struggles, such as fear and disassociation. By recognizing these patterns, he has learned to shift from a defensive posture to an active pursuit of knowledge and emotional exploration which has been critical for our relationship.
In this episode:
00:01:44 What is Curiosity and Where Does it Come Fro...2024-09-1944 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Tool #3: The WorkHave you've been told or have you told yourself that 'relationships take work' as a reason to accept behaviours or a relationship that is not serving your needs? This season is about relationship tools, but we shouldn't use these tools to make a relationship work that isn't serving us. So what does 'work' mean in the to the context of a loving, healthy relationship? Brian and Stephanie discuss in the to the context of their relationship.
In this episode:
00:01:56 Relationship Work in Childhood
00:06:53 Conscious Attachment - Autonomy and Mutuality
00:13:14 Mutuality
00:17:25 Categories of R...2024-09-0525 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Tool #2: EmpathyExperiencing relational trauma and subsequent relationship disorders, whether codependency, anxious attachment, avoidant attachment, BPD can make empathy challenging. Not that the feelings aren't there, but often the empathetic system is so wounded that it is difficult to stay in a place of empathetic responsiveness. But empathy is a critical tool in forming and maintaining intimate relationships. In this episode we discuss the role of empathy in our relationship, Brian's experience with empathetic woundedness and how he overcame them.
00:00:37 What are we calling 'empathy'
00:01:46 The empathetic system
00:05:12 Empathy and interpersonal disorders
00:09:33 Empathetic system malfunctions
00:17:43 E...2024-08-2227 min
A Codependent MindS7 - Relationship Tool #1: Lean Start MethodologyIn honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency-ebook/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In Season 7, we return to the theme of Season 4 with episodes that focus on relationships. What are some of the tools, concepts and practices that we feel keep our connection strong and loving? In this episode, we discuss a tool that is not generally applied to relationships - the Lean Startup Methodology (https://theleanstartup.com/principles). People with codependent habits often get in to relationships very quickly and then spend an enormous...2024-08-0835 min
A Codependent MindS6 - The Book: Final ThoughtsBrian and Stephanie discuss what they learned in writing the book including the role of Brian's mother, the similarities between narcissism and codependency, the power of re-writing stories and the intrangency of the codependent habits.
The full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency/dp/B0D2LYSJC3/) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4fzyWWfGTv34T5Hev7DsOP) and other platforms.
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A Codependent MindS6 - #9 Chapter 9: Breaking the Codependency HabitIn this chapter, Brian describes tackling the core codependent behaviors—feeling responsible for others' emotions, compliance, caretaking, people pleasing, compromising boundaries—that had been his default since childhood. Even after healing from the trauma and emotional wounds, he needed a new way of relating to people, seeing and valuing himself as an individual, and embracing an active role in his life. Identifying these codependent behaviors and their underlying motivations, like people pleasing out of fear rather than empathy, was essential. Recognizing signs of powerlessness, such as resentment, defensiveness, and dishonesty, helped him shift to personal agency. Awareness of his emot...2024-07-1123 minA Codependent MindS6 - #8 Chapter Eight: Rewriting StoriesIn this chapter, Brian reflects on the complex interplay between memory, emotion, and narrative. Reflecting on various pivotal experiences, he realizes that many of the stories he told himself were crafted not to reveal truth but to evade uncomfortable emotions like shame. These narratives, often based on partial truths or outright fabrications, served as shields against facing his true feelings and the realities of his past. Through introspection and external guidance, he begins to unravel these tales, revisiting each with a critical eye to uncover buried emotions and reassess his behaviors. This painstaking process, though painful and destabilizing, gradually...2024-06-2723 min
A Codependent MindS6 - #7 Chapter Seven: Healing Trauma and Emotional WoundsThe full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency/dp/B0D2LYSJC3/) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4fzyWWfGTv34T5Hev7DsOP) and other platforms.
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In this Chapter, Brian chronicles the arduous and emotionally challenging process of healing from trauma. He recounts his realization that his conditioned freeze and fawn responses to perceived threats, stemming from childhood experiences with his parents a...2024-06-1321 min
A Codependent MindS6 - #6 Chapter Six: Getting StartedThe full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency/dp/B0D2LYSJC3/) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4fzyWWfGTv34T5Hev7DsOP) and other platforms.
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In this episode/chapter Brian reflects on the journey of overcoming codependency, a set of learned behaviors initially meant to ensure safety but which eventually became dysfunctional habits. He discusses how these behaviors can be unlearned a...2024-05-3015 min
A Codependent MindS6 - #5 Chapter 5: The Fully Made Codependent MindThe full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency/dp/B0D2LYSJC3/) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4fzyWWfGTv34T5Hev7DsOP) and other platforms.
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In this chapter, Brian describes his mental and emotional state at the end of his relationship with J when he met Stephanie. As their relationship develops, he gets a glimpse of the kind of intimacy he a...2024-05-1627 min
A Codependent MindS6 - #4 Chapter 4: Toxic RelationshipsIf you are enjoying listening to the book, please leave a review on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CYH7TMZ1
In this episode, Brian reads chapter 4, which details his back to back relationships with abusive narcissists. He describes the lovebombing that began both of those relationships, the trauma bonds that kept him stuck and the powerless way the relationships ended. Sex, power and shame were all at play, contributing to the dysfunction and despair he experienced during those two marriages.
In this episode:
00:02:17 Relationship Beginnings...2024-05-0226 min
Your Longevity Blueprint180: How to Detect Mold in your House Part 2 with Brian KarrBrian Karr, the Co-founder of We Inspect and an expert in identifying mold, joins me to continue our two-part series on mold. Today, in Part 2, he dives into the signs of hidden mold growth in your home and shares his opinions on air filtration and fogging.Five signs of water damage indicating potential mold problems:
Staining
Bubbling
Warping
Bowing
Separating
Brian Karr's Bio:Brian Karr is a second-generation indoor environmental consultant who specializes in working with hypersensitive individuals with complex chronic medical conditions. He helps individuals and families u...2024-04-2441 min
Gospel Spice | Awaken Delight in God through faith in Jesus ChristThe wood between the worlds | theopoetics of the Cross with Brian ZahndBonjour! Stephanie here. Obviously, I love every single guest I welcome on the show because otherwise, I wouldn't welcome them. And I read every single book. But once in a while, there's one that makes you pause, take a deep breath, and ponder deeply. This is what happened when I read “The Wood Between the Worlds” by Brian Zahnd. Just take a moment and ponder the title itself – I know I keep coming back to its profound poetry. It's about the Cross: Jesus and the Cross, the meanings of the Cross.
Brian opens his book with these words...2024-04-2357 min
What Happens in VagusThe Healing Power of Saunas with the Founder of SaunaSpace® Brian RichardsIn this episode, Dr. Stephanie sits down with Brian Richards, the innovative mind behind Sauna Space. Brian's journey into the realm of natural health was sparked by the contrasting medical approaches of his parents—both MDs. This familial duality inspired Brian to explore alternative paths when faced with his own health challenges.Upon his mother's suggestion, Brian delved into the world of saunas to address his health issues. What began as a personal quest for wellness led him to uncover the transformative potential of the Electro-light path. Through meticulous research and experimentation, Brian developed his own Electro-light ba...2024-04-1958 min
A Codependent MindS6 - #3 Chapter Three: Human ConnectionIf you are enjoying listening to the book, please leave a review on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/review/create-review/?ie=UTF8&channel=glance-detail&asin=B0CYH7TMZ1
In this chapter, Brian reflects on his struggles with codependency, which hindered his ability to form genuine connections with others. As a child, he learned to prioritize others' needs over his own, leading to a fragmented sense of self and difficulty understanding his emotions. As he navigated adolescence, he experienced sexual shame and a sense of unworthiness, further isolating him socially. He ended up passively accepting relationships with individuals...2024-04-1823 min
Your Longevity Blueprint179: How to Detect Mold in your House Part 1 with Brian KarrWe are talking about mold today. Brian Karr, the Co-founder of We Inspect, is an expert at identifying mold, and joins me for a two-part series. Today, in Part 1, he dives into the best way to test for mold. He breaks down how air testing misses mold and mycotoxins and explains why dust testing is best.Symptoms of mold toxicity:
Brain fog
Mood issues
Migraines
Fatigue
Disequilibrium
Cardiac issues, like palpitations
Vision problems
Bruising
Swelling
Frequent illness
Sleep issues
Bowel problems
Dermatologic issues
Tingling sensation
Allergies
Brian Karr's Bio:Brian K...2024-04-1751 min
A Codependent MindS6 - #2 Chapter Two: TraumaGet your copy on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYH7TMZ1
In this chapter, Brian discusses the connection between trauma and his codependent habits. His experiences, including childhood dynamics and an early, abusive friendship are explored as sources of trauma, shaping his behaviors and triggering ingrained responses to threats - specifically freeze and fawn.
Brian’s journey of navigating trauma extended beyond physical safety to encompass emotional survival strategies. Amidst consistent fear and shame at home and with his childhood friend, emotional avoidance developed as a coping mechanism. Through dissociation and compartmentalization, painful emot...2024-04-0419 min
A Codependent MindS6 - #1 Chapter One: Codependent BeginningsIn honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency-ebook/dp/B0CYB1K31V
This episode, Brian reads Chapter One from the book, The Making and the Re-Making of a Codependent Mind.
The full audiobook can be purchased on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency/dp/B0D2LYSJC3/) and Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4fzyWWfGTv34T5Hev7DsOP) and other platforms.
Buy now in paperback or eBook form: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYH7TMZ1/
Chapter One f...2024-03-2125 min
A Codependent MindS5 - #11 Codependency Voices: Money TalksMoney talks, as they say, and in this episode we hear about the financial dimensions of Brian's codependency. For most of his life, money was not a tool for Brian to express his values and achieve his life goals; instead, it was fuel for his codependent habits - people pleasing, caretaking, lack of boundaries. His financial codependency, not surprisingly, did not lead to financial health; it lead to debt, stress and shame. Recovering from codependency also involved a recovery from financial codependency and we explore what it took for Brian to form a new relationship to money, one that...2024-03-0733 min
A Codependent MindS5 - #10 Codependency Voices: PetsWe have described codependency as an interpersonal relationship dynamic, but in doing so, we may have inadvertently left out a whole category of relationships in which codependency can manifest - relationships with our pets. In this episode, we discuss the pets that Brian has had (dogs and cats) and the ways in which his codependent behavior habits showed up in those relationships. We also reflect on possible connections between narcissism and pet ownership.
00:00:45 Dogs and Cats
00:03:53 Codependent Behaviors with Pets
00:14:02 Boundary setting
00:16:18 Narcissists and Pets
00:22:52 Genuine caretaking vs codependent c...2024-02-2225 min
A Codependent MindS5-#8 Codependency Voices: Rebecca on Self-DiscoveryThe paperback, eBook and audiobook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In this episode, Brian and Stephanie talk with Rebecca about the emotional complexities of self-discovery and growth within the context of codependency. We discuss Rebecca's relationships, her struggle with being vulnerability, and the challenge of being authentic with others.
00:01:24 Little 't' and capital 'T' trauma
00:08:58 Lack of safety
00:11:10 Choosing between relationships
00:18:03 Setting boundaries
00:25:00 Asserting the self in a relationship
00:35:45 Parental models2024-01-2540 min
A Codependent MindS5-#7 Codependency Voices: Chris on Happy EndingsChris shares with us his story of codependency recovery. From a lonely, difficult childhood, through two marriages to disordered partners, through isolation, depression and despair, Chris found his way out of codependency and in to a loving, transformational relationship. His story, like as our other guests, offers both inspiration and hope.
Mentioned in this episode:
Podcast: Not I - Not Isolated Anymore: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/not-i
Book: The Body Keeps the Score: Brian, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Truma
Podcast: Esther Perel's Where Should We Begin?...2024-01-111h 05
A Codependent MindS5-#6 Codependency Voices: Bea on IsolationIn this episode, we talk with Stephanie's friend Bea, who has struggled with codependent behaviors her whole life. Her last relationship ended when she realized that it was not a relationship in which she felt seen or safe - her role in the relationship was to be the person her partner needed and wanted her to be and left no room for her authentic self. Since leaving that relationship, she has been in place of isolation. She very much wants to leave that state but is concerned about getting in to a relationship, whether a friendship or romance, where...2023-12-2835 min
A Codependent MindS5-#5 Codependency Voices - Narcissism and CodependencyIn this episode we ‘hear’ from narcissists as Brian shares his hardwon insight into narcissistic behaviors coming from decades of friendships and relationships with narcissistic people. Building on conversations from previous episodes, we discuss the ways in which codependent behaviors and narcissistic behaviors overlap before reviewing the ways in which they form a toxic complementarity. And if you are still having difficulty spotting a narcissist, Brian offers examples from his past that illustrate the grandiosity, lack of accountability and entitlement that forms the backbone of narcissism.
Mentioned in this episode:
Codependency and Relationships: Dependency, Codependency and Int...2023-12-1439 min
Better! with Dr. StephanieMasterpiece Lives Start with Masterpiece Days - A Conversation on Areté with Brian JohnsonFrom understanding your ultimate game to the importance of gratitude, hope, love, and self-compassion, this conversation offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to make the most of their time and live with excellence. Don't miss this inspirational discussion on optimizing your potential and embracing the hero's journey.In their conversation, Dr. Stephanie and Brian explored the virtues essential for living a fulfilled life, emphasizing the importance of understanding our ultimate purpose. They also delved into the internal conflict between vice and virtue and touched upon gratitude, hope, zest, love, strengths, and the concept of developing anti-fragility through...2023-11-131h 31
Real Faith Stories177: The Undeniable Presence of God - Stephanie BradyStephanie was 29 weeks pregnant when the unthinkable happened: On a family excursion, her husband died right in front of her. The overwhelm she experienced was beyond comprehension. Yet, during this unthinkable pain, God’s undeniable presence was like fortified pillars that supernaturally held her up. Stephanie shares how she experienced the truth of God’s promise that His presence is more than enough all the time for everything in your life. Special Guest: Stephanie Brady.Links:Meet StephanieFacebook | Stephanie BradyInstagram | Stephanie Brady (@bradybunch_7) More about the Real Faith Stories PodcastConnect with Brian Robinson2023-11-0930 min
A Codependent MindS4 - #12 Codependency and Relationships - GenderThe paperback and eBook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In this episode we discuss the intersection of gender with codependency. We explore how gender roles and expectations can be sources of trauma, leading individuals to internalize shame and feel pressure to conform. Gendered expectations can also reinforce codependent behaviors, as certain traits align with cultural norms associated with femininity, such as kindness and caretaking.
Additionally, we discuss on how gender can mask abusive dynamics, as it d...2023-10-0531 min
A Codependent MindS4 - #10 Codependency and Relationships - Sex (part 4) - Sexual HealingThe paperback and eBook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In this episode, the final one in our 'mini-series' about sex and codependency, we discuss Brian's past experiences of sexual trauma and how they had led to codependent behaviors in his relationships.
We highlight three key elements that contributed to his current healing sexual relationship:
Safety: Unlike his previous relationships, he felt safe with Stephanie right from the beginning. This safety allowed him to open u...2023-09-0734 min
A Codependent MindS4 - #9 Codependency and Relationships - Sex (part 3) - Sexual TraumaThe paperback and eBook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In this episode, we continue the discussion about the way that trauma Brian experienced and the codependent behaviors that developed in response to it affected his sexual relationships and his relationship to sex. We broke this episode in to two parts (part 2 and part 3). This is part 3 which covers the sexual trauma Brian experienced in his relationship with J and then the end of that relationship.
00:02:01 Lovebombing2023-08-2437 min
A Codependent MindS4 - #8 Codependency and Relationships - Sex (part 2) - Sexual TraumaThe paperback and eBook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In this episode, we continue the discussion about the way that the trauma Brian experienced and the codependent behaviors that developed in response to it affected his sexual relationships and his relationship to sex. We broke this episode in to two parts (part 2 and part 3). This episode covers the sexual trauma Brian experienced in his relationship with R.
In this episode:
00:00:37 Sexual Trauma
00:02:35 Shame an...2023-08-2437 min
A Codependent MindS4 - #7 Codependency and Relationships - Sex (part 1)The paperback and eBook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
One subject that we have not discussed with much depth is sex, even though it is an important component of human relationships and it played a central role in Brian's struggle with shame and fear of intimacy. In this episode, we put sex front and center, talk through the reasons we haven't done so up until now and start to explore the role sex played in Brian's codependency.
...2023-08-1035 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business641: Finding CALM within the CHAOS and clutter w/ Stephanie ShalofskyOn this episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, host Brian Lofrumento is joined by guest Stephanie Shalofsky, founder of The Organizing Zone, to discuss effective organization and its importance in achieving personal and professional goals. Drawing on her 15 years of experience, Stephanie emphasizes understanding client challenges and developing appropriate systems for workflow management. She shares about virtual organizing sessions using Zoom, where clients are coached on decision-making and clutter reduction. A particular focus of this episode is managing digital clutter, such as messy desktops or overflowing inboxes, with Stephanie advising against using inboxes as a to-do list. She...2023-08-0433 min
Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business641: Finding CALM within the CHAOS and clutter w/ Stephanie ShalofskyOn this episode of The Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur Podcast, host Brian Lofrumento is joined by guest Stephanie Shalofsky, founder of The Organizing Zone, to discuss effective organization and its importance in achieving personal and professional goals. Drawing on her 15 years of experience, Stephanie emphasizes understanding client challenges and developing appropriate systems for workflow management. She shares about virtual organizing sessions using Zoom, where clients are coached on decision-making and clutter reduction. A particular focus of this episode is managing digital clutter, such as messy desktops or overflowing inboxes, with Stephanie advising against using inboxes as a to-do list. She...2023-08-0433 min
The Living Legacy PodcastCreating Impact Through Your Story With Stephanie PierucciStephanie Pierucci is the Founder and CEO of Pierucci Publishing, a marketing and book publishing company helping authors reach their target audience by designing book manuscripts, providing ghostwriting services, creating bestselling authors, and engineering collaborative book projects. As an accomplished bestselling author, speaker, creator, and marketer, Stephanie has taught several academic courses and coached students in book-writing for 11 years. She is also the Founder of other entrepreneurial brands, including Moms Wear Capes, Aspen Entrepreneur, and Brain Flow Yoga. In this episode… Everyone has a story to tell. Personal experiences create a narrative, weaving together the le...2023-08-0129 min
A Codependent MindS4 -#6 Codependency and Relationships: VulnerabilityVulnerability, a key ingredient for emotionally intimate relationships, can be difficult for people struggling with codependency. Brian developed codependent behaviors in order to try to protect himself from emotional harm, so deliberately being vulnerable with another person felt very scary and almost unnatural. In this episode we discuss the role of vulnerability in intimacy and the challenges we have faced in our relationship creating safe spaces for each other.
The Still Face Experiment on YouTube.
00:00:23 Definition
00:01:43 Codependency and vulnerability
00:13:15 Vulnerability in relationships
00:20:07 Our relationship
The paperback and eBook version of...2023-07-2734 min
A Codependent MindS4 - #5 Codependency and Relationships - Anniversary EpisodeThe paperback and eBook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
This episode we celebrate one year of doing the podcast! It has been a tremendous learning experience for both of us, we have each learned a lot about ourselves and it has strengthened and deepened our connection to each other. We have also learned so much from the listeners who have contacted us with questions and insights. We list our major takeaways from this year which include the role o...2023-07-1338 min
A Codependent MindS4 -#4 Codependency and Relationships: TrustThe paperback and eBook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
Trust has been a major issue in our relationship. Brian's codependent habits, which included people pleasing and reflexive lying, made it difficult to for him to trust himself and consequently, difficult for Stephanie to place her trust in him and in the relationship. In this episode we explore the different dimensions of trust and the ways in which it was violated and then repaired in our relationship.
00:02:43 H...2023-06-2941 minA Codependent MindS4 - #3 Codependency and Relationships: Emotional RegulationLearning how to regulate your emotions is a critical to be able to go on to develop healthy, stable relationships. Unfortunately, that learning is interrupted and/or distorted for many people; it was for Brian. We discuss how what emotional regulation (or, more accurately, emotional dysregulation) looked like in Brian's family and how that fed in to the codependent relationships he formed throughout his life. We also discuss what self regulation and co-regulation looks like in our relationship.
00:01:36 Social learning
00:05:05 Early trauma
00:11:19 Emotional dysregulation vs emotional regulation strategies
00:17:20 Emotional dysregulation in relationships
00:24:34 Co-regulation2023-06-1531 min
A Codependent MindS4 - #1 Codependency and Relationships: IntimacyIn this season, we investigate core concepts about relationships and the ways in which codependent behaviors can make it difficult to form and sustain loving, intimate relationships. In this episode, we start with a discussion of intimacy itself - what are the different forms of intimacy? what are some ways intimacy is challenging, especially with people struggling with codependency? what kinds of intimacy difficulties have we dealt with as a couple and how are we addressing them?
In this episode:
00:02:57 Definition of intimacy
00:04:50 Emotional intimacy
00:06:01 Intimacy and codependency
00:09:49 Brian and Stephanie meet
00:11:07 L...2023-05-1834 minA Codependent MindTrailerRooting out codependency involves going back to the source, to where the codependent habits and behaviors first formed. This is a clip from Season 3, episode 5 where Brian discusses the effect his dad's anger had on him as a child.
The paperback and eBook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
2023-05-1700 min
WTF! Walk The Floors Podcast- All Things Hospitality TrainingBehind the Scenes Hotel Transitions (Guest Brian Proctor)What does it really take to transition a hotel from one brand to another? In this episode, Michele Kline and Stephanie Leger have Brian Proctor shed light on what happens behind the scenes and the effort and detail it takes to transition.Although there are specific transitional items in any given checklist, we all agreed that the human aspect and communication are critical to a successful turnaround.Follow usWebsite https://www.wtfwalkthefloors.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/wtf-walk-the-floorsYouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWJvSeZmvlNH8...2023-04-2529 min
A Codependent MindS3 - #12 Beyond Codependency - 12 StepsIn "The Big Book" of Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 steps are suggested as a program of recovery. Those 12 steps have been adopted, with minimal changes, by Co-dependents Anonymous. Brian did not find the CoDA or the AA steps helpful in his efforts to understand and change his codependent behaviors, but the act of writing out his own 12 steps was a helpful exercise.
In this episode we discuss 12 step programs and outline the steps (listed below) that Brian felt he went through in kicking the codependent habits. These are offered not as a 'program of recovery' but as inspiration for...2023-04-201h 41
A Codependent MindS3 - #11 Beyond Codependency - Anger and ResentmentAlong with shame and fear, anger and resentment are two challenging emotions for people with codependent habits to deal with. That was certainly the case for Brian. In this episode we explore the differences between anger and resentment, where they come from, how Brian dealt with them in the past and what his approach is now.
In this episode:
00:01:39 Anger as a 'bad' emotion'
00:02:30 Aristotle on emotion
00:04:24 Emotions as information
00:07:32 Buddha's 'second arrow'
00:08:24 Origins of problems with anger
00:11:52 Role of anger
00:13:05 Codependents, narcissists and anger
00:17:50 Anger and resentment
00:23:24 M...2023-04-0639 min
A Codependent MindS3 - #8 Beyond Codependency - Listener QuestionsIn this episode, we answer listener questions.
00:00:52 Question 1
00:14:04 Question 2
00:22:43 Question 3
1. Was there ever a time you felt like the investment in helping Brian break through his trauma was too much for you or not healthy for you?
2. How do you take the power back from the other side of a trigger? How do you stand against those negative feelings?
3. What kind of resource did you use/would you recommend?
Mentioned:
Esther Perel's podcast "Where Should We Begin"
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Min...2023-02-2434 minA Codependent MindS3 - #7 Beyond Codependency - The Serenity PrayerThe Serenity Prayer is often said at 12-step meetings like Alcoholic Anonymous and even Codependent Anonymous. But it can challenging to enact, especially if you were caught in codependency's web as Brian was. Now that he has recognized and recovered from a lot of his codependent habits, he has a new understanding of and appreciation for it.
Serenity Prayer - God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The...2023-02-0828 minA Codependent MindS3 - #6 Beyond Codependency - Shame VentingIf shame is not resolved, it can just build up and up until the pressure of trying to suppress it gets to be too much. Then what do you do with it? One way Brian attempted to relieve the pressure from his pent up shame was 'shame-venting' or over-sharing. We discuss how shame-venting works as well as other, unsuccessful ways that Brian attempted to manage his unresolved shame.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
E...2023-01-2632 min
A Codependent MindS3 - #5 Beyond Codependency - Family of OriginIn this episode we take the opportunity to talk more about Brian's 'family of origin' and how it had more of an effect on the development of his codependent behaviors than either of us realized. Brian discusses his father's anger issues, his mother's emotional immaturity, and the impact these had on his childhood and later relationships. He also expresses a newfound understanding and empathy for his parents' limitations and a sense of empowerment in how he can navigate his family relationships moving forward.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is...2023-01-1240 min
A Codependent MindS3 - #4 Beyond Codependency - RelationshipsIn this episode, we talk about the different kinds of relationships Brian has had in his life - with abusive people, with other 'codependent's, and with 'healthy' people. Stephanie and Brian discuss how they connected even though Brian was still struggling with codependent behaviors, some of the challenges they faced and how they worked through them.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
00:01:09 'Healthy' people
00:04:16 Relationships with narcissists/abusive people
00:11:25 Relationships with ot...2023-01-0152 min
39 Minute ConversationsEpisode 8 - Stephanie Streisand (The Mighty Ones! The Detour!)Brian T. Arnold has a 39-minute conversation with writer and comedian Stephanie Streisand (The Mighty Ones, The Detour). Listen to us talk about how getting kicked out of school led Stephanie toward a career in the arts, starting improv and sketch comedy at 15, writing for animation, the magic of collaboration, and what it's like being officially one of the worst cooks in America.The final season of The Mighty Ones is streaming now on Hulu and Peacock. Follow Stephanie at @stephstreis on Instagram.2022-12-2040 min
Better! with Dr. StephanieBest of 2022: Hormones Explained with Dr. Stephanie Estima & GuestsThis month on the Better show we begin our annual tradition of looking back throughout the year, to find the Best Of - moments of 2022. We will be combining clips from an array of guests we have had on the show to talk about such subjects as Metabolism, Fitness and Building an Hourglass Figure, Menstruation & Menopause, and this week’s topic… Hormones. In this episode we hear from Cynthia Thurlow, Dr. Mindy Pelz, Dr. Molly Maloof, Kashif Kahn, Brian Sanders, Rick Johnson, Dr. David Perlmutter, Dr. Bret Scher, and Sal Di Stefano. We get into some great information on repr...2022-12-051h 10A Codependent MindS3 - #1 Beyond Codependency - BoundariesThere is a lot of talk about personal boundaries these days - having them, respecting them, enforcing them. But what exactly are personal boundaries? Brian and Stephanie do a deep dive into the concept of boundaries.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
00:04:53 Back to the boundary basics
00:10:22 Boundary violations
00:14:20 Misuse of boundaries
00:17:29 Boundaries vs wants, needs and expectations
00:25:54 Monogamy
00:29:12 Boundaries and codependency
Find us on Instagram a...2022-11-2039 min
You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist30. Surviving Gender Malpractice: Brian’s Detransition StoryTen years ago, at the tender age of 21, Brian needed professional help. He’d been severely bullied as a child, and the messages his father modeled about masculinity didn’t help Brian understand himself or accept his homosexuality. As a tormented young adult, Brian turned to drugs and pornography in futile efforts to escape his depression. A good therapist would have recognized that Brian had a lot to unpack, and made it a priority to help him get off of the drugs that were clearly wreaking havoc on his health and mental clarity. Unfortunately, Brian didn’t have a good t...2022-11-071h 41A Codependent MindS2 - #5 Healing Codependency - Loving a Codependent MindIn this episode, we flip the script and Stephanie discusses her experiences loving, and trying to form a relationship with, someone who engages in codependent behaviors.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
00:03:03 Stephanie's past
00:04:35 Jekyll and Hyde
00:08:39 Inauthentic caretaking
00:11:49 Dishonesty
00:14:16 Shame
00:17:35 Learning about codependency
Find us on Instagram @codependentmind
2022-11-0626 minA Codependent MindS2 - #4 Healing from Codependency - Breaking the Powerlessness HabitEven after largely healing from the trauma that started Brian down the path of codependency, he was still left with the behaviors that formed in response to that trauma. So although the source of the codependency had been removed, the symptoms, the habituated behaviors, lingered and kept showing up in his relationships in the form of a default sense of powerlessness. In this episode, we discuss what he is doing to finally kick the powerlessness habit.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www...2022-10-2339 min
A Codependent MindS2 - #3 Healing Codependency - Re-Writing StoriesStories are powerful tools to help us understand ourselves and our lives. Unfortunately for Brian, many of the stories he adopted or told did just the opposite - served to further cloud and obfuscate what was happening in his internal and external life. In this episode we discuss how he uncovered the true stories of who he was and what had happened to him.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
00:02:01 The role of st...2022-10-0837 min
A Codependent MindS2-#2 Healing Codependency - Emotional DevelopmentIn honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency-ebook/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In this episode we discuss the steps that Brian took to repair the damage done to his emotional system by abuse and trauma. From capacity building through understanding and now working on mastery, Brian has been able to tame the chaos that has dominated his inner emotional life and learn to trust himself and his emotions.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is n...2022-09-2345 min
A Codependent MindS2 - #1 Healing Codependency - Getting StartedIn honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency-ebook/dp/B0CYB1K31V
NOW AVAILABLE - Get your copy of the book today for more guidance on getting started: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYH7TMZ1/
This season explores how Brian worked to 're-make' his codependent mind. In this episode we discuss the challenges that Brian faced in getting started on that process and what was needed for him to begin to heal both the trauma and the codependency.
00:01:55 Background o...2022-09-1042 min
A Codependent MindS1 - #7 Codependency and Emotional ImmaturityThe process of learning what emotions are and how manage them was interrupted for Brian at a very early age by abuse and trauma. Because of that, he never really learned how to identify his emotions or what to do with them. This amounted to emotional immaturity and made it difficult for him to form healthy, intimate relationships and left him vulnerable to further abuse and trauma.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In...2022-08-2730 min
A Codependent MindS1 - #6 Codependency and ShameShame evolved to give us information about the world. But trauma induced shame can be overwhelming and crippling, even life-threatening. Understanding the role shame played in his life and fueled his codependent behaviors, was key to Brian's healing process.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In this episode:
00:01:32 Shame vs Guilt and Embarrassment
00:05:32 Why does shame exist?
00:10:07 How narcissists use shame
00:12:20 Freezing and avoiding
...2022-08-1530 min
A Codependent MindS1 - #5 Codependency and Lack of AgencyWhat is involved in the concept of 'personal agency'? How is agency or its lack connected to codependent behaviors? We explore Brian's experience with those questions in mind.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In this episode:
00:02:44 Personal agency defined
00:04:51 How it develops/gets interrupted
00:07:41 Lack of agency and vulnerability to abuse
00:11:45 Codependent behaviors as an expression of powerlessness
00:14:13 Codependency and chronic victimhood
00:15:45 Moral agency and shame2022-07-3025 min
A Codependent MindS1 - #4 Codependency and NarcissismIn honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency-ebook/dp/B0CYB1K31V
Narcissists are an especially dangerous and toxic pairing for people with codependent behaviors, due to the way each person’s maladaptive behaviors work together. In this episode we discuss the general characteristics of narcissism and then detail Brian's two, back-to-back, romantic relationships with abusive narcissists.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB...2022-07-1634 min
A Codependent MindS1 - #3 Codependency and Trauma BondingIn this episode, Stephanie and Brian discuss the concept of trauma bonding within codependent relationships, particularly focusing on two of Brian's past romantic relationships characterized by abuse and narcissistic behavior. They highlight the two key ingredients necessary for trauma bonding: a power imbalance and intermittent abuse.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
Brian describes his first partner, referred to as "R," as a successful narcissist who engaged in narcissistic abuse and gaslighting. The a...2022-07-0838 min
A Codependent MindS1 - #2 Codependency and TraumaIn honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency-ebook/dp/B0CYB1K31V
Often codependence behaviors emerge as a response to trauma. What is trauma? How is it different then other stressful, even violent, events? What is it like to live with unhealed trauma? This is Brian's story.
Get even more guidance in healing from codependency. The paperback, audiobook and eBook is now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
In this episode:
00:00:55 Wh...2022-07-0828 min
A Codependent MindS1 - #1 Codependency - OriginsIn honor of Brian's birthday, get the e-book FREE on Amazon from Nov. 14 - Nov. 18. https://www.amazon.com/Making-Re-Making-Codependent-Mind-Codependency-ebook/dp/B0CYB1K31V
What is codependency? And from where do codependent behaviors emerge? Every 'codependent' has an origin story. This is Brian's.
The paperback, eBook and audiobook version of the first two seasons of this podcast are now available on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CYB1K31V
* We have learned a lot as we have done this podcast. One thing Brian realized is that he underestimated the...2022-07-0832 min
Capture Your ConfidenceA Conversation About Confidence with Whitney's Husband BrianIn today’s episode we are switching things up and having our husbands feature on the podcast! Today’s guest is Whitney’s husband Brian! Together we talk about what our definition of confidence is, showing your kids how to deal with failure and confidence, and the role trust plays in romantic relationships. In this episode, we cover: Brian shares more about himself and what his definition of confidence is [1:27] The bridge between trusting yourself and taking that into areas where you feel unsure [7:16] Showing your kids how to deal with failure [10:01] Viewing confidence in a relationship [12:42] Dealing with a partner w...2022-06-0623 min
Better! with Dr. StephanieFood Lies & The Secrets to Longevity with Brian SandersDr. Stephanie sits down with Brian Sanders, the filmmaker behind Food Lies, host of the Peak Human podcast, and international speaker to bust some common myths around our diet and evolution history. The two will dive into the great misconceptions about our ancestors and our diet, including the role meat, played in our brain development, fasting, and the average age of mortality. They will trace the evolution of the Modern Diet through Ancel Keys, and comment on the effects of smoking and convenience foods. Brian Sanders and Dr. Stephanie will discuss the propaganda surrounding the vegan diet and the...2022-01-031h 38
Brian Breaks Character#27 Stephanie drops the target list and finds the perfect bicoastal agentAfter five incredible meetings, Stephanie signed with a bicoastal agent and has been collaborating with them ever since! But things didn’t start that way! Teacher, do-er, and champion of the arts Stephanie Weeks knew she was a powerful creative. But translating that to agent emails never fit. She was often left feeling unseen and fearful. By trusting her intuition and worthiness she was able to find her footing, pinpoint exactly what she offers (and whom she wanted to offer it to), and most importantly, how to do it her way. C...2021-08-2150 min
Caregiver's CompassThe INTENSIVE Caregiver: Caring for a Spouse, Working as a Professor and Parenting a Young Child - With Brian Smith (Episode 04)Today we are joined by Brian Smith-an engineer and professor, a father to a 7 year-old and a caregiver to his wife who has lived with Multiple sclerosis since 2006. In today's episode Brian talks about how he 'balances' (if balance is possible) it all, caregiver burnout, and his coping strategies to make it through each week. Brian is a true superhero- you really don't want to miss this episode!Find Brian on Instagram @briansmith_ndVisit us on our website:www.compassionincaregiving.comStephanie currently has openings for one-on-one therapy. To find out...2021-07-3016 min