This episode of Cheaper than Therapy the Podcast is part of a series where we answer questions submitted by listeners. Today, we’re addressing the discomfort some listeners have talking about relationships, specifically when discussing the evolving paradigms of love and partnership and our ownership template of relationships.  If you have a question for Vanessa and Dené, click here. Some Takeaways from this Episode: ✨Shifting Perspective: While uncomfortable, it is important to shift your viewpoint of relationships in a way that prioritizes personal responsibility and growth over controlling others, as a way to foster more genuine connections ✨ The Role of Control: Recognizing that attempting to control our environment and the people around us is actually anxiety and/or fear manifesting and the first step to breaking free from codependency ✨Navigating Activation and Resistance: Remember that when feeling activated, it’s an invitation to look inward and focus on Self, pushing past the discomfort    ✨Empowerment through Agency: By focusing on what we can control (our actions, responses, participation, etc.) we reclaim our power and cultivate healthier, more authentic connections 🎙 This podcast is definitely Cheaper than Therapy If you find value in these conversations, please take a moment to rate and review the podcast. It helps us reach a larger audience looking for soulful insights! And, we’d love for you to join us at In Bloom, an unbelievable love and relationship summit that we’ll each be speaking at, along with The Angry Therapist, Gabor Maté, Ray Maté, Dr. Jody Carrington, Shaun Gallinos, Jillian Turecki, Dr. Jess O’Relily, and more. We hope to see you April 12-14 in Vancouver, Canada. Use code LEVELUP to receive 20% off your ticket! Check out our newly launched online community, Cheaper Than Therapy the Community. Weekly process groups, live workshops, and one-on-one interactions with us and an amazing supportive community! Check it out here: https://vanessa-bennett-dene-logan.myshopify.com/collections/the-community  Connect with Vanessa: Instagram: @vanessasbennettTikTok: @thecodayodaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vanessabennettlmft5631  Connect with Dené: Instagram: @dene.loganTikTok: @denelogan ------------------------------ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.