Matt Stevens
Matt Stevens
Recovery From Codependence with guest Kitty
Recovery From Codependence with guest Kitty
Recovery From Codependence with guest Kitty
Friday 9th February 2024
Matt Stevens and guest Kitty discuss transforming codependent relationships into healthy partnerships in sobriety, sharing personal stories and valuable insights.
30 minutes
Inspiring
Compassionate
Honest
Supportive
Hopeful
About this podcast
Author:
Matt Stevens
Overview:
Categories:
Mindful Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Codependent relationships often form during active addiction.
- Healthy relationships are built on mutual support and self-sufficiency.
- Personal stories highlight the transformation from addiction to sobriety.
- Overcoming enabling behaviours is crucial for both addicts and their loved ones.
- Recovery involves building better, more supportive relationships.
When you're needed, you never really know if you're wanted.
Matt Stevens hosts a deeply engaging episode of 'My Sober Addiction' featuring his first guest, Kitty. Together, they explore the intricate dynamics of codependent relationships during active addiction and the transformative journey towards healthy, fulfilling connections in sobriety. Matt and Kitty share their personal experiences and candid reflections on how addiction warps relationships into transactional arrangements, where each partner is dependent on the other for something specific, often related to their addiction.
They contrast this with the concept of a healthy relationship, which they describe as a 100-100 partnership, where both individuals bring their full selves to the table, supporting each other through thick and thin without being reliant on one another for survival. Kitty's insights, drawn from her own experiences with family members battling addiction, add a compassionate perspective to the discussion. She emphasises the importance of self-sufficiency and mutual support in a relationship, rather than codependency.
Matt's humorous recounting of their first date, where he laid bare his past struggles with addiction, adds a light-hearted touch to the serious subject matter. The episode is a heartfelt reminder that recovery isn't just about quitting substances but also about building healthier relationships and a better life. If you're navigating your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable perspectives and hope.