Breaking Free from Fixing: Understanding Addiction in Relationships
Episode Overview
Understanding how fixing others begins as a survival skill. Identifying the eight key behavioural patterns impacting relationships. Recognising if you're trapped in a fixing pattern. Practical steps to break free from these cycles. Reflecting on the emotional and psychological costs of fixing behaviours.
Is fixing people in my intimate relationships causing a problem? What is it costing you?
In this episode of 'Addiction and Codependency Breakthrough', Heidi Rain, a seasoned expert with over 20 years of experience in addiction recovery, dives into the intricate dynamics of relationships and addiction. If you've ever found yourself constantly trying to fix others, this episode is for you. Heidi explores how such behaviour often starts as a survival skill but can evolve into a destructive pattern that impacts your well-being and relationships.
With her extensive background, including 8 years of teaching at a top-tier drug and alcohol treatment centre, Heidi shares practical steps to break free from these cycles. She discusses the eight key behavioural patterns that can trap you in a 'fixer' role and offers insights into identifying if you're stuck in such a pattern. Heidi's personal anecdotes add a relatable touch, making the complex topic of codependency more understandable.
She also highlights the importance of recognising your own value outside of fixing others and encourages self-reflection on the emotional and psychological costs of these behaviours. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with codependency or dealing with a loved one's addiction. It's packed with valuable advice and actionable steps to help you reclaim your life. Ready to understand the true cost of being a fixer and how to change it?
Tune in to gain clarity and take the first step towards healing.