Authenticity is more and more rare in our society.

Yet it is crucial if we want natural, human to human connection.

Why is it so hard for codependents to be authentic?

What you can do to deal with your codependency?

It's a priceless thing, so if it's important to you as well, check out this episode.

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(00:01) Origin of the Term "Codependency"

(02:26) Authenticity in the Context of How Codependency Operate

(08:02) Manifestations of Trauma, Codependent's Fawning

(13:34) How Do We Stay Authentic in Our World?

(16:54) Richard's False Self in Social Media & "Codependent Anonymous"

(23:19) Practicing Our Authenticity and Watching Our Addiction 

(25:31) We're Learning to Transact Love Since Our Childhood

(30:53) Setting Hard Boundaries (Does It Feel Safe to Love Them?)

//Q&A Section//

(36:04) "Why do you feel you can't you be your authentic self online?"

(37:38) "What to say to a friend in a bad relationship that is hurting her, but she won't let go?"

(38:17) "Hello Clarice! Do you still hear the lambs cry?" (on 'Silence of the Lambs' character)

(40:11) "Why did my NPD go into an apoplectic rage when I set boundaries?"

(41:45) "Will you explain codependent and our manipulation tendencies?"

(43:18) "How do we deal with our narcissistic parents?"

(44:40) "As you heal from codependency and fawn response, how does your idea of an ideal relationship change?"

(52:37) "Do you think ID is the false self?"

(52:54) "Isn't it more 'natural' to be a narcissist or a psychopath since humans have a need to survive at all costs, and we can only do that  by achieving power in society?"

(56:46) "Can you give advice and first steps to healing and finding our true self?"