Breaking Free: Understanding Toxic Relationship Patterns with Heidi Rain
Episode Overview
Understand the link between codependency and addiction. Identify toxic relationship patterns like fixer and pleaser. Learn about the University of Minnesota's intimacy survey. Explore practical steps to break free from unhealthy dynamics. Discover Heidi Rain's Codependent Attachment Personality Pattern Test.
If you feel resentful, overwhelmed, used, manipulated, rejected, abandoned – you might be enacting a pattern worth evaluating
Ever wondered how codependency and addiction intertwine to form toxic relationship patterns? In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, hosts Sheri and Matt Salis welcome relationship expert Heidi Rain to tackle this very issue. Heidi, known for her work in addiction and codependency recovery, shares her insights on breaking free from unhealthy relationship dynamics.
The episode kicks off with an exciting announcement about a new survey from the University of Minnesota focusing on the impact of problematic alcohol use on relationship intimacy. The survey aims to dig deeper into how drinking problems affect emotional and physical closeness in committed partnerships. Heidi’s personal journey, including her own struggles with binge drinking and substance use disorder, sets the stage for a candid discussion about how we often lose ourselves in toxic relationships.
She highlights the importance of recognising patterns like the ‘fixer’ or ‘pleaser’ and offers practical advice on how to break free from these roles. Heidi also introduces her Codependent Attachment Personality Pattern Test, a tool designed to help individuals identify and understand their own toxic patterns. With a mix of humour and heartfelt anecdotes, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights for anyone looking to improve their relationships and personal well-being.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, used, or manipulated in a relationship, this episode is a must-listen. So, why not take a step towards healthier relationships today?