When someone wants to change who you are

Love can feel like a double-edged sword, cutting deep despite the tender moments. Or is that really love? Caring and kindness mixed with toxic, controlling behaviors create a dangerous emotional cocktail of bonding and trauma. 

They did the worst thing imaginable and now want you to stay in their life. Is it possible they can change? Should you give them a chance? 

What does it take for an abusive person to change? A whole lot (if they even want to change), but this one component of healing is often one of the hardest for them to stop. Their consistent focus on you can make their healing and change much more difficult, let alone having no t ... Show More

When it comes to boundaries, most people know what external boundaries are however, internal boundaries are even more powerful and make it to where you don't even need to set external boundaries with other people. Join the High Vibe Tribe: https://aarondoughty.com/highvibetribe 

What to Do When Someone Crosses Your Boundary: Codependency Recovery in Action In this powerful episode, we dive into the crucial topic of boundaries. Boundaries are essential for maintaining healthy relationships and protecting your emotional well-being. However, for those who h ... Show More

You may encounter situations where a friend or family member is closely involved with someone whose behavior is toxic or dysfunctional. While they may be unaware of the adverse impact of their partner or friend, it becomes a different story when this person enters your life. How ... Show More

In this, I’ll guide you through the essential practice of setting boundaries with the people you can't cut off but still need space from to protect your peace and prioritize your healing. When it feels like you can't escape certain relationships, it's vital to create the emotiona ... Show More

Send us a textYou value your independence, need plenty of space, and rarely rely on others—it’s just how you’re wired. But what if your ‘normal’ way of handling relationships is actually pushing love away and leaving you feeling lonelier than ever? Avoidant attachment might be pr ... Show More

Get 45% off the Magic Mind bundle with with my link: https://www.magicmind.com/ERICJAN00:00:00 Stand Up For Yourself, Set Boundaries, & Stop Pleasing Others00:03:32 The Terrible Tale of the “Gunnysack”00:07:26 Try a Hypothetical00:10:54 Use the “Five Whys” technique Stand Up For ... Show More

You’re obsessing over someone because it’s easier than facing your own life. This isn’t about them. It’s about your scarcity. Your fear. Your avoidance. The dream you’ve built around someone else because you're too afraid to build your own.In this video, we unpack the real reason ... Show More

Is codependency secretly sabotaging your life and relationships? Are you losing yourself while desperately trying to fix someone else? Mayim and Jonathan explore how to spot the telltale signs of codependent behavior and distinguish it from a healthy relationship, romantic or oth ... Show More

Are you constantly worried about hurting other people’s feelings? Does this fear keep you from speaking up, setting boundaries, or asking for what you really want? In today’s episode, Dr. Aziz breaks down how this pattern of over-cautiousness can actually be harming you—and how t ... Show More

An essential part of life skills is the development of assertiveness. Without it, you could feel disrespected or disregarded in relationships and career paths. Assertiveness is all about feeling confident in your ideas, thoughts and beliefs that you can ask or demand what you wan ... Show More