From People-Pleasing to Self-Love: How to Heal Codependency After 50 | Emotional Healing Journey

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What if you could break free from lifelong patterns of codependence and transform your life through the power of boundaries? In this episode of Lift One Self, we sit down with Barb Nangle, a remarkable boundaries coach who turned her life around through 12-step recovery programs. Barb opens up about her journey through Codependence Anonymous and Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families, revealing how she reparented herself and healed from trauma. Her inspiring story of shedding over 100 pounds by embracing healthy boundaries showcases the profound impact of self-care and community support on personal growth and professional transformation.
Our conversation takes a deeper dive into the practices that have anchored Barb’s healing journey, such as meditation, play, and emotional processing. By drawing from Internal Family Systems theory, Barb illustrates how techniques like yelling into a pillow can release pent-up feelings and lead to authentic emotional expression. The episode unravels the intricacies of people-pleasing behaviors and the significance of setting boundaries aligned with personal values. Through Barb's candid reflections, we explore how shifting from a need for external validation to cultivating internal safety has reshaped her life and relationships, including finding her first healthy romantic relationship in her 50s.
We conclude by emphasizing the importance of spreading the message of self-care and emotional healing. Barb encourages listeners to share these transformative insights with those who might benefit and to practice kindness and gentleness toward themselves. As Barb’s story illustrates, addressing small, present-moment emotions can unravel deeper layers of healing over time. Join us for an eye-opening conversation on the journey from codependence to empowerment, and discover how you too can cultivate a life of self-awareness, self-love, and intentional growth.
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1. Breaking Stigmas (00:00:00)

2. Healing Through Self-Care and Reparenting (00:13:21)

3. Uncovering Manipulation and Healing Journeys (00:27:22)

4. Internal Healing and Accountability in Recovery (00:32:40)

5. Self-Care Through Emotional Processing (00:42:08)

6. Spreading the Message of Self-Care (00:54:20)