Building Self-Confidence and Setting Boundaries with Ayla Fleming
Episode Overview
Building self-confidence is crucial for recovery. Setting boundaries helps manage codependency. Early life experiences can shape adult relationships. Bowen Family Systems Theory focuses on family dynamics. Self-care is essential for both clients and therapists.
You can't control somebody else's behaviour, and you certainly can't control addiction.
Ever wondered how focusing on yourself can impact your recovery journey? In this episode of the Untoxicated Podcast, hosts Sheri and Matt Salis sit down with Ayla Fleming, a licensed clinical social worker and telehealth therapist. Ayla shares her professional insights and personal experiences in helping individuals, couples, and families recover from codependency related to addiction. She opens up about the importance of self-confidence and boundary setting, drawing from her own struggles with codependency since childhood.
Ayla's journey through secondhand addiction trauma offers a unique perspective on how early life experiences can shape our adult relationships and coping mechanisms. The discussion also touches on Bowen Family Systems Theory, a therapeutic approach that emphasizes understanding family dynamics and managing anxiety. Ayla explains how this theory has been instrumental in her practice and personal growth. If you're dealing with addiction in your life or supporting someone who is, this episode provides valuable insights and practical advice.
Tune in to learn more about building self-confidence, setting boundaries, and the power of focusing on your own well-being.