If you feel powerless over your people pleasing, it might actually be a good thing...You might actually be on the brink of change. 

In this episode of Take These Ashes, host Heather Lobe Johnson talks about her own journey with codependency (people pleasing), and how her encounter with the 12-step philosophy of recovery actually moved her towards sanity and positive change. 

We cover in this episode:

• What codependency looks like
• The roots of codependency
• How people pleasing affects our time management, relationships, and well-being
• Where we can find hope if this pattern is prevalent in our lives
• Resources and a prayer for people pleasers

Mentioned in this episode:

• Other episodes of Take These Ashes (Episode 19 with Kerrah Fahbacher, Ep. 24 with Liz Petty, Ep. 15 with Amanda Anderson, Ep. 6 with KJ Ramsey)
• Amanda Anderson's video resource called The Bridge at www.heartintraining.com/thebridge
• Boundaries book by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend
• Recovery programs for codependents: CODA, Al-Anon, Celebrate Recovery
• SAMSHA (substance abuse and mental health services administration)- treatment programs, hotline, support groups, resources