The Codependent Perfectionist Podcast

The Codependent Perfectionist

Alana Carvalho
The Codependent Perfectionist is a series on the dynamics of codependency and perfectionism. Alana self identifies as the Codependent Perfectionist, giving you a mix of psychoeducation and anecdotes from her own work as a therapist to understand how these issues play out in everyday life. Contact Alana: [email protected], alanacarvalho.com or following on Instagram thecodependentperfectionist for any questions or comments!
Understanding Love Addiction with Sherry Gaba, LCSW
In today's episode, we're talking all about love addiction and codependency with Sherry Gaba, author of Love Smacked! We explore what love addiction looks like, trauma bonding, boundaries and more. You can find out more about Sherry and her online e-book & quiz here: https://sherrygaba.com/npquiz.
Mar 24, 2022
24 min
Clearing Up Misconceptions in Codependency
Today we're talking about some common questions people have when they're working on recovering from codependency. We'll clear up what codependency is not and consider where the line is between caring and codependency.
Feb 24, 2022
15 min
Truth, Stories, & Oracle Cards!
In this episode, we explore the use or Oracle Cards and how to use them in the healing process. We also discuss the concept of Truth and the different ways this relates to the recovery process.
Feb 3, 2022
13 min
The Mindset of Victim in Recovery
In this episode, we explore how the mindset of victim can impact our recovery and ability to heal. We discuss what victim mindset means and how to go from disempowered to empowered!
Dec 28, 2021
11 min
Trauma Bonding & Recreating Relationship Patterns
In today's episode, we discuss trauma bonding and why it's important for us to recreate relationship patterns in order to heal.
Nov 30, 2021
15 min
Parenting & Self-Care with Heather Chauvin
In today's episode, we chat with Heather Chauvin, author of Dying to Be A Good Mother. We discuss issues around balance as a parent, codependency, perfectionism and Heather's journey through cancer recovery that helped her learn to take care of herself.
Sep 29, 2021
34 min
The Importance of Language in Recovery
In this episode we'll explore how language is an essential piece to improving relationships in the recovery process.
Sep 3, 2021
10 min
Spirituality in the Healing Process
In this episode we discuss how spirituality can play an important role in recovery from codependency and perfectionism.
Aug 31, 2021
11 min
Gaslighting with Children
In today's episode we explore what the concept of gaslighting looks like in our interactions with children. We'll identify terminology that could lead children to feel less trust in themselves and how to change it.
Aug 13, 2021
12 min
Depersonalizing Other’s Behavior
In this episode, we’re talking depersonalizing and learning how to separate out what’s about us vs. what’s about someone else.
Jul 20, 2021
10 min
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