EP #1402: How to Set Boundaries and Avoid Codependent Behaviors for Healthier Relationships

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Summary
In this conversation, Lisa Davis and Dr. John Trentalange discuss the difference between being codependent, being empathetic, and wanting to help someone. They define codependency as sacrificing oneself for others and emphasize the importance of being aware of one's sacrifices. They also discuss the importance of setting boundaries and not crossing them when trying to help others. They highlight the difference between true empathy, which is understanding someone's perspective, and codependent empathy, which involves trying to feel someone else's feelings. They encourage listeners to slow down, think about their motives, and offer help without imposing it on others.
Keywords: codependency, empathy, helping others, sacrifices, boundaries
Takeaways

• Codependency involves sacrificing oneself for others without being aware of it.
• True empathy is understanding someone's perspective, while codependent empathy involves trying to feel someone else's feelings.
• Setting boundaries and not crossing them is important when trying to help others.
• Slowing down, thinking about motives, and offering help without imposing it on others can help avoid codependent behaviors.

Sound Bites

• "Codependency is often giving up ourselves to get something and then we become resentful."
• "Treat others the way that they want to be treated, not the way that we want to be treated."
• "We have to pay attention to our investment and really doing a reality check with ourselves about what is my motivator."

Chapters00:00Introduction and Overview
03:18The Difference Between Codependency and Empathy
08:06Setting Boundaries and Avoiding Codependent Behaviors
14:57Slowing Down and Thinking About Motives
25:00Understanding Empathy
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