Are You Secretly a High-Functioning Codependent?
“The irony is that the more capable you are, the less codependency looks like codependency but it’s still codependency.” - Terri Cole
Buckle up for a conversation that's going to rock your world and potentially change everything you thought you knew about yourself. When I first heard Terri Cole talk about high-functioning codependency, I literally stopped brushing my teeth and stood there, mouth agape, thinking, "OH. MY. GOD. This is ME." If you're a high-achieving woman who's constantly giving, solving everyone else's problems, carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders, and running yourself into the ground - this episode is your wake-up call. I'm talking to all you incredible, capable women who are secretly exhausted, overwhelmed, resentful, and wondering why you can never seem to catch a break.
Terri Cole is dropping some truth bombs that will help you understand why you're stuck in this cycle and, more importantly, how to break free. We're diving deep into what high-functioning codependency really looks like, why it's not just about "being nice," and how these patterns are keeping you from living your most authentic, joyful life. Trust me, by the end of this episode, you'll have a whole new understanding of yourself and the tools to start making powerful changes.
Terri Cole, MSW, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist and global relationship and empowerment expert, and best-selling author of “Boundary Boss” and “Two Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency.” She inspires millions weekly through her blog, social media, signature courses, and her popular podcast, The Terri Cole Show.
Key Takeaways:
- Defining high-functioning codependency and its prevalence among highly capable women.
- How to identify if you are a high-functioning codependent.
- Terri’s practical tools for recovery and the benefits of recovery like personal peace.
- Saying no to self-abandonment, self-sacrifice, and saying yes.
- Looking at root causes of HFC like the "Cult of nice" conditioning and childhood patterns.
- Redefining your self-worth outside of high-functioning codependency.
Terri’s 3 Q’s For Clarity:
- Who did that person remind you of?
- Where had you felt like that before?
- How was that relational dynamic familiar to you? Did it mirror something you’d seen before?
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