Today Caitlan is on the pod solo and helps listeners under Codependency & Hyper-Independency and how it's a fine line and actually more of a spectrum. Rather than this or that, there is more shades of gray in each of this labels.

In this episode Caitlan goes deep on:

• The concept of codependency and hyper independence as existing on a spectrum
• The importance of maintaining balance and individual identity within relationships
• Fun examples from reality TV and personal experiences to illustrate the spectrum of dependency in relationships
• Caitlan shares a personal story of experiencing codependency in a past relationship, highlighting the impact and consequences
• The nuanced ways codependency and hyper independence manifest in various relationships and contexts
• Listener questions about the positive aspects of codependency, supporting hyper independent friends, and identifying these tendencies in relationships
• The potential root causes of codependency and hyper independence, including trauma, attachment styles, and societal norms
• The actionable steps for self-awareness, reflection, boundary-setting, and ongoing growth in relationships

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Currently reading: Sociopath a memoir

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