Summary In this episode, Liv and Meli discuss codependency and their personal experiences with it. They define codependency as feeling dependent on someone else or something outside of oneself for one's well-being. They explore different manifestations of codependency, such as clinginess and neediness, as well as being the 'cool girl' or the 'mother' figure. They also discuss the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses that can occur in codependent relationships. Liv and Meli share their own experiences of codependency in romantic partnerships and how it has affected their sense of self-worth and abandonment fears. They emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing codependency in relationships and offer strategies for navigating codependent behaviors. Codependency is a common human tendency that can manifest in various ways. It is not something to be eradicated but rather managed and navigated with grace. Recognizing and acknowledging codependent behaviors is the first step towards creating healthier relationships. Practicing equanimity and being true to oneself while considering the needs of others is key. Shifting agreements rather than breaking them is important for maintaining trust and creating interdependence. Being your word to yourself and showing up for yourself is crucial in breaking the cycle of codependency. Keywords codependency, clinginess, neediness, survival instinct, fight, flight, freeze, fawn, abandonment, self-worth, attachment styles, people-pleasing, defensiveness, communication, codependent relationships, equanimity, interdependence, shifting agreements, trust, self-love Takeaways Codependency is feeling dependent on someone else or something outside of oneself for one's well-being. Codependency can manifest as clinginess, neediness, or the 'cool girl' persona. The fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses are common in codependent relationships. Codependency often stems from childhood wounds and can lead to feelings of abandonment and low self-worth. Recognizing and addressing codependency is crucial for healthy relationships. Open communication and addressing the underlying energetics of codependent behaviors can help navigate them. Codependency is a common human tendency that can be managed and navigated with grace. Recognizing and acknowledging codependent behaviors is the first step towards creating healthier relationships. Practicing equanimity and being true to oneself while considering the needs of others is key. Shifting agreements rather than breaking them is important for maintaining trust and creating interdependence. Being your word to yourself and showing up for yourself is crucial in breaking the cycle of codependency. Sound Bites "Codependency is when you feel dependent on somebody else, or something outside of yourself for your state of well-being." "Codependency results in people pleasing of some form or other." "Codependency is a maladaptive way to respond to this stimulus." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:42 Chapter 1: Understanding Codependency 03:10 Chapter 2: Manifestations of Codependency 09:49 Chapter 3: The Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn Responses 18:01 Chapter 4: Codependency and People-Pleasing 26:52 Chapter 5: Addressing Codependency 35:24 Understanding Codependency 45:18 Managing Codependency 48:26 Self-Love and Interdependence 54:16 Honesty and Vulnerability in Relationships 01:01:27 Effective Communication in Codependent Dynamics 01:04:38 Cleaning Up Codependent Patterns 01:08:14 Codependency as a Path to Freedom 01:08:42 Outro (Show notes and captions are AI-assisted. All other content is human-made, original, and proprietary. The fact that we need to make this distinction is WILD!)