Episode 140: Codependency versus Counterdependency
In this deeply insightful episode of The Life Lived Better Podcast, Joseph and Paula unpack two powerful — and often misunderstood — relationship dynamics: codependency and counterdependency. Though they seem like opposites, both are rooted in the same place — fear, unmet attachment needs, and a longing for safety and connection.
In this episode, the hosts explore:
Where codependent and counterdependent patterns come from.
How they show up in everyday relationships — from family to friendships to romance.
What happens when these two dynamics collide (spoiler: it’s common and messy).
How to…
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