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Back to EpisodesAnxiety and High Functioning Codependency with Terri Cole Part 2
Description
In today's episode, Gina shares part 2 of her interview with Terri Cole, an author and expert on high functioning codependency. Terri shares her wisdom and experience as a psychotherapist to provide important information on how to handle one's codependent social patterns. Use this information to transform your own way of relating to others and become healthier and happier as a result!
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Quote:
Boundaries aren’t just about keeping people out; they’re about letting peace in. Anxiety lessens when we protect our emotional space.
-Terri Cole
Chapters
0:42 Introduction to Codependency
2:02 The Struggle of High-Functioning Codependents
5:17 Understanding Our Origins
8:37 Historical Context of Codependency
11:34 Navigating Relationships as HFCs
13:42 Practical Solutions for HFCs
18:00 Setting Boundaries and Self-Care
22:09 Prioritizing Yourself in Relationships
23:30 Resources and Community for Recovery
Summary
In this episode of the Anxiety Coaches Podcast, I continue my insightful conversation with Terry Cole, a global empowerment and relationship expert. We dive deeper into the dynamics of high-functioning codependency, a topic that resonates with many individuals on their journey toward better mental health and empowered relationships. Terry's latest book, *Too Much: A Guide to Breaking the Cycle of High-Functioning Codependency*, serves as the backdrop for our discussion, providing a roadmap to understanding and overcoming the patterns that often hold us back.
We reflect on the common struggle of over-giving in relationships—where we instinctively prioritize helping others often at the expense of our own needs. Terry poignantly articulates the tendency of high-functioning codependents (HFCs) to project positivity onto others, leading to frustration when the expected support isn’t reciprocated. Together, we explore how this can create unbalanced dynamics, ultimately making HFCs feel as th