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Codependency and Enmeshment (Episode 5)
Codependency and Enmeshment (Episode 5)
Codependency and Enmeshment (Episode 5)
Thursday 24th April 2025
Learn how to balance helping others with taking care of yourself in this insightful episode on codependency and enmeshment.
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Episode Overview
- Focus on a small group of people who matter most.
- Understand your role and responsibilities clearly.
- Helping doesn't mean doing everything; guide instead of carrying.
- Boundaries are compassionate fences with gates.
- Prioritise family over trying to solve every problem.
Helping doesn't mean doing everything; sometimes it means guiding rather than carrying.
In this episode of Relational Recovery, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill tackle the complex issues of codependency and enmeshment. With their blend of Christian spirituality and psychology, they provide a unique perspective on how to manage personal limits and priorities. The episode kicks off with a discussion about the importance of prioritising family over trying to solve every problem in the world.
Wes and Austin emphasise that while it's natural to want to help everyone, it's crucial to focus on a small group of people who matter most to us. This approach, they argue, can lead to more meaningful and sustainable change in our communities. They also draw parallels with Jesus's life, noting how he invested deeply in a few people rather than trying to help everyone he encountered. This strategy, they believe, can be a model for us today.
The conversation then shifts to practical advice on maintaining healthy boundaries. Wes and Austin stress the importance of clarity of role and understanding what we are truly responsible for. They highlight that helping doesn't mean doing everything; sometimes it means guiding rather than carrying. They also discuss the concept of boundaries as compassionate fences with gates, allowing in what we can handle and keeping out what we can't.
The episode is filled with relatable anecdotes and practical tips, making it a valuable listen for anyone struggling with codependency or enmeshment. Wes and Austin's candid reflections and down-to-earth advice offer a fresh perspective on how to manage these challenges effectively. If you're looking for guidance on how to balance your desire to help others with the need to take care of yourself and your family, this episode is a must-listen.