Joe Ryan

It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma - Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, Anxiety & Recovery - Joe Ryan

Joe Ryan

  • EP 0092 - Ending Codependency

EP 0092 - Ending Codependency

Tuesday 18th February 2025

Joe Ryan shares his journey of overcoming codependency and finding independence. Learn how to break free from toxic relationships and embrace self-reliance.
17 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Motivational
Raw

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It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma - Trauma, PTSD, Abuse, Anxiety & Recovery - Joe Ryan
Author:
Joe Ryan
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Breaking Free from Codependency: Joe Ryan's Journey to Independence

Episode Overview

  • True healing comes from within, not from external validation.
  • It's essential to become comfortable with solitude and self-reliance.
  • Severing ties with toxic relationships is crucial for personal growth.
  • Confronting fears of loneliness can lead to greater independence.
  • Building a healthier life involves reclaiming your own strength and autonomy.
You have to get good being alone. You have to figure out how to be good alone and stop relying or depending on people.
In this episode of 'It’s Not You, It’s Your Trauma', Joe Ryan takes a deep dive into the complex world of codependency. Sharing his personal journey, Joe reveals how he broke free from the toxic cycle of relying on others to fill the emotional voids left by his upbringing. He candidly discusses the painful realisation that true healing and independence come from within, not from external validation.
Joe highlights the importance of becoming comfortable with solitude and self-reliance, urging listeners to confront their fears of loneliness and embrace their own strength. With raw honesty, he describes the challenges and rewards of severing ties with toxic family dynamics and unhealthy relationships. Joe's story is both relatable and inspiring, offering valuable insights for anyone struggling with codependency.
By the end of the episode, you'll be motivated to take control of your own happiness and stop seeking validation from those who can't provide it. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to reclaim their independence and build a healthier, more fulfilling life.