In this episode, Mark sits down with psychotherapist and author Terri Cole to dissect the misunderstood concept of codependency—specifically the overlooked phenomenon of high-functioning codependency. With raw honesty and clinical insight, Terri challenges listeners to reconsider their own behaviors, revealing how being overly invested in others’ emotions, choices, and outcomes can mask a covert quest for control rooted in childhood survival strategies. Whether you’re constantly offering unsolicited advice or excusing toxic behavior, this conversation unpacks how self-abandonment and adaptive dysfunctions silently erode our capacity for intimacy. Prepare to be called in—and called out.
Terri's Links:
- Terri’s Book: https://hfcbook.com/
- Terri’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terricole/
- Terri’s Website: https://www.terricole.com/
- Terri & Mark’s Crushing Codependency Course: https://crushcodependency.com/mark
CTL Links:
- Website: www.createthelove.com
- CTL Community: www.createthelove.com/community
- Mark's Book: www.markgroves.com/book
- Get our Relationship Toolkit: How to Thrive in Your Relationships: https://markgroves.com/relationshipmastery
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