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Mar 2025
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RE-RELEASE: Codependent No More with Mel...

The Angry Therapist
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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 more. Melody Beattie is the best selling author of Codependent No More. Since ... Show More
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