Melody Beattie shares the difference between healthy and unhealthy helping:
- The daily practice that helps Melody stop controlling others and “Let Life Happen.”
- Why no one is able to gaslight you more than you.
- The one area of life where Codependence is necessary.
- All four of us surrender to the truth that we will never be Codependent No More.
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Jan 20
WHY ARE BILLIONAIRES?!?: You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S. with Amanda & Anand Giridharadas
Amanda’s first You’re Not Gonna Believe This B.S. show is here: The myths and truth of BILLIONAIRES! We pull back the curtain on how billionaires were made, how much they have, how they skate on public benefits while hoarding the fruits of our labor, how they pretend to fight to ... Show More
1h 19m
Jan 13
Martha Beck Changes Lives With This Question
What happens when your mind makes a convincing case for staying safe—but your body is quietly asking you to move toward something warmer? In this beloved conversation, Glennon, Abby, and Amanda return to their very first talk with Martha Beck, whose work has helped them come home ... Show More
58m 28s
Jan 6
Have We Ruined Fun? (And the Future of the Pod!)
We start the year by asking a simple question: Why does something that’s supposed to be fun—like youth sports—feel so awful? After a scary incident at their daughter’s soccer game, Glennon and Abby talk honestly about how pressure, performance, and social capital have overtaken w ... Show More
59m 26s
Mar 2025
RE-RELEASE: Codependent No More with Melody Beattie
Today, John and Vanessa speak with the best selling author of Codependent No More, Melody Beattie. They define codependency, its roots in childhood experiences, practical steps for recovery, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's feelings and setting boundaries, and ... Show More
56m 6s
Sep 2022
Epilogue: Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl ― A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship
Kristen & Jolenta respond to listener questions about Why Men Love Bitches: From Doormat to Dreamgirl ― A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship, by Sherry Argov. Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all t ... Show More
39m 52s
Feb 2025
Understanding Codependency: Are You Too Invested in Others?
Do you often feel exhausted, resentful, or underappreciated in your relationships? In this episode, Gabe Howard and licensed psychotherapist Terri Cole explore the complexities of codependency, including its less-talked-about form: “high functioning codependency.” Terri shares pr ... Show More
28m 27s
Aug 2025
Reset Your Mind & Soul: How to Find Peace When Life Feels Overwhelming
<p>This episode will help you live a more peaceful and fulfilled life, even in a chaotic world. </p><p>It's an invitation to pause, reset, slow down, and reconnect with yourself. </p><p>And it’s a masterclass in how to release the tension you’re holding and unlock the calm, groun ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2025
Let Mel Robbins Share Her 5 Tips for a Healthy Relationship
<p>The best-selling author and motivational podcast host Mel Robbins is known for her blunt advice and viral wisdom, from The 5-Second Rule to countless proverbs on relationships, confidence and everyday stuck-ness. Her most recent book, “<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/ ... Show More
50m 21s