Wanting to care for the people you love is healthy. It's even normal to, at times, sacrifice your own needs for the sake of others. But what happens when this becomes a habit and your own well-being is consistently overshadowed by the well-being of the other person in the relationship?

"Codependency" is a term used to describe relationships where one person is "the giver," constantly sacrificing their own needs for "the taker." Codependency can show up just about anywhere - in romantic relationships, friendships, family, and even at work.

In this Cup of Joy, we discuss what codependent relationships look like on a spectrum, how to identify if you're in one, and how to go about creating more mutually respectful relationships at work and beyond.

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Part of being human is wondering what our purpose in life is. This can be a deeply spiritual question – and one thing Elizabeth and Laine love is having deep conversations. 

In this episode, we present a new way of thinking about your life’s purpose, one that fulfills your inner self and guides your professional endeavors moving forward. 

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As busy as you are, the last thing you need to be worried about is whether you'll be able to sleep tonight. 

In this episode, we explore the root causes of various sleep struggles, answering the question of why so many of us have difficulty sleeping. Laine shares her journey with insomnia and how she got to the root of the problem. We also give you some quick tips and tricks to help you get the good night's sleep you deserve.

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You've worked hard and challenged yourself in your career, and it's paid off. But now you just can't stop saying "yes" -- yes to that new project you don't have time for, yes to finishing your coworker's presentation, yes to listening to everyone vent about your boss. 

In this episode, we explore the reasons why we've become "yes women" in the first place, and share some tips on how to say start "yes" to yourself AND your career.

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The pressure to start a family can be very real, and "milestone anxiety" is becoming more and more common. We all know that one of the main sources of milestone pressure is our parents/families.  How do you handle pressure from your parents, specifically the "when are you giving me grandbabies" question?

In this episode, Elizabeth and Laine share their personal (and very different) experiences with parental milestone pressure. We also leave you with some action steps to support you in staying true to yourself while navigating family expectations.

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If you're alive, you've probably experienced some form of anxiety, depression, or trauma. Without using the words "mental health," we all experience struggles that impact our daily functioning.

Medication is not a one-stop shop for feeling better or improving your life. But it can be helpful to know that it is an option. Our own internal stigmas and fears around medication can stop us from even considering it. In this episode, Laine and Elizabeth share their personal experiences with medication, along with insight on how to dismantle the internal fear and stigma that may arise when considering it as an option.

Note: While Elizabeth and Laine are both clinicians, this episode is not meant as clinical recommendation or clinical advice.

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6 in 10 Americans have a chronic condition, meaning a condition lasting 1 or more years, requiring medical treatment, and limiting daily activities. Some of the most common chronic conditions are heart disease, diabetes, and lung cancer, but there are many other conditions that fall into this category. Asthma, autoimmune disorders, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders are also chronic conditions.

This week, Elizabeth and Laine are joined by Amber Harris, Licensed Social Worker and Joy Society member. Amber shares her personal experience navigating the ups and downs of Celiac disease and gives some valuable tips and heartfelt insight for others who might be struggling.

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Working from home can be awesome. Maybe you've already fallen in love with it and don't ever plan to go back to the office. But many of us are still trying to figure out how our weekly work schedules can best support our overall well-being.

In this episode, we talk about the pros and cons of working from home, how to improve your work-from-home experience, and how to adjust your work schedule to support you in living your best life.

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We all thought there would be a "COVID baby boom," but in fact, there wasn't. The pandemic showed us that environmental stress certainly affects our sex lives, usually for the worse.

In this episode, we examine how stress impacts our sex drive and why it's important to reflect on the ways stress shows up in the bedroom. We share helpful tips on communicating these insights to your partner and making necessary adjustments in order to keep your romantic life alive, even in the midst of stress.

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When you're in the midst of burnout, it can feel like there's no escape. You feel drained, unmotivated, and numb. We hate to break it to you, but escaping burnout once and for all requires more than vacation days, walks in the park, or a long bubble bath. 

In this episode, we talk about the repetitive cycle of burnout that can occur if we don't recognize and disrupt the root causes that led us there in the first place. We also share some action steps that can support you in finding hope and motivation, no matter where you are in the burnout cycle.

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