Gail Ferguson Jones

Buttrfly Effect podcast

Gail Ferguson Jones

  • Episode 21: Shame and Codependency

Episode 21: Shame and Codependency

Thursday 22nd July 2021

Gail Ferguson-Jones and Darlene Lancer discuss overcoming shame and codependency in addiction recovery on the Buttrfly Effect podcast.
29 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Healing
Supportive
Transformative

About this podcast

Buttrfly Effect podcast
Author:
Gail Ferguson Jones
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
39 (View all)
Rounded Button Dark
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!

Shedding Shame: Darlene Lancer's Guide to Overcoming Codependency

When you have shame underneath, it inhibits your assertiveness. You have trouble saying no because you're afraid of being left.
Feeling trapped by shame and codependency? This episode of the Buttrfly Effect podcast is your go-to guide for breaking free. Host Gail Ferguson-Jones sits down with Darlene Lancer, a licensed marriage and family therapist and author of 'Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps to Freeing the True You'. Together, they unravel the complex relationship between shame and codependency, shedding light on how these issues can affect individuals and families grappling with addiction.
Lancer, who has penned seven books on the subject, shares her wisdom on recognizing and admitting shame as the first step towards healing. She explains how shame can lead to people-pleasing behaviors and a fear of rejection, making it difficult to assert oneself. The conversation also touches on the cultural nuances of codependency and the vital role of self-love in recovery. Packed with practical advice, this episode offers listeners actionable steps to overcome codependency and reclaim their lives.
Whether you're dealing with addiction personally or supporting a loved one, you'll find valuable insights and resources here. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of shame and codependency, and learn how to foster emotional healing and personal growth.