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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Nov 18
Cynthia Erivo — Wicked, Wild & Wise — is here!!!
At last, the brilliant force of nature, Cynthia Erivo, joins us for a deeply personal, mind-blowing, and heart-swelling conversation about dignity and belonging. We discuss:
- How to survive betrayal and learn to fully trust again;
- How to build a circle of people who will a ... Show More
59m 50s
Nov 13
Watch OUR 1ST FILM – Come See Me in the Good Light – 11/14: Meg Falley (& Andrea Gibson)
We made a movie. You can watch it now. Our first film – COME SEE ME IN THE GOOD LIGHT– is now available for you to watch on Apple TV starting this Friday, November 14. Winner of the Sundance Festival Favorite Award, and hailed by critics as “unforgettable,” “luminous” and “revela ... Show More
1h 24m
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 7
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