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Apr 2018
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Episode 16: Conversation with Pia Mellod...

Alanis Morissette
About this episode

In this episode, Alanis talks with Pia Mellody about codependence and addiction recovery as well as parenting and creating functional relationships.

Below are some books by Pia Mellody:

Facing Codependence: What It Is, Where It Comes from, How It Sabotages Our Lives

Facing Love Addiction: Giving Yourself the Power to Change the Way You Love 

The Intimacy Factor: The Ground Rules for Overcoming the Obstacles to Truth, Respect, and Lasting Love

 

Additional information:

Pia developed the Developmental Model of Immaturity which is used by the Meadows where she is a Senior Fellow.

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