Sherry and Carla first start the show talking about the overuse of the word "narcissist" and then identify what hoovering is in breakups. They then welcome Lindsey Ellison, author, podcaster, and relationship coach who helps people discover their breakthrough after a breakup. Lindsey believes that all breakups and divorces are catalysts for self-discovery, and a gold mine awaits them when they are able to identify their destructive relationship patterns. She specializes in childhood trauma, codependency, and communicating with narcissists and high-conflict relationships.

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Today's episode is sponsored by Carla's book Contagious Love: Break Free from Codependency for Damn Good and Sherry's book Love Smacked: How To Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency To Find Everlasting Love

Thanks to Contagious Love and Love Smacked for sponsoring this episode.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

When you lean into healing and grieving during a breakup, the faster you focus on yourself and the less you worry about someone texting you.
What is withdrawal in a relationship?
Lindsey talks about having moderation around love.
What does recovery look like for somebody who is a love addict?
Lindsey talks about the three steps to a relationship: dating, courting, and committed.
How dysfunction usually is learned from your family system growing up and typically way before we meet our romantic partner.
Why does Lindsey think a breakup can be one of the best things to ever happen to someone?
You can actually be a love-avoidant and a love addict in the same relationship.
Lindsey talks about the "lala love" relationship dynamic.
Why is no contact a great idea for any breakup, and what should you do if you have to have contact?
More on Lindsey's work in surviving and thriving after a breakup, along with how to work with Sherry and Carla on overcoming codependency, dating, break-ups, healing from toxic relationships, and gaining confidence.

Disclaimer: The Love Fix Podcast content has been made available for informational, entertainment, and educational purposes only. The Love Fix Podcast is distinctly different from coaching, counseling, psychotherapy, or psychoanalysis and does not deal with the diagnosis or treatment of emotional problems. The Love Fix podcast does not constitute medical consultation or treatment, health insurance does not apply.