Years after individually reading Codependent No More by Melody Beattie, Skye & Amanda sit down to revisit the book together. They walk through what it means to be codependent and how they each have identified with the term, by giving personal accounts about their struggles with putting themselves first. The two go down Beattie’s checklist of codependent characteristics, as well as her suggestions on ways to heal and find peace, by no longer sacrificing parts of yourself for the sake of another. Learn about what steps each of the women have taken and continue to take to unlearn behaviors and ways of thinking that no longer serve them. 

Books mentioned in this week’s episode are linked to the Black Owned Bookstore: Elizabeth of Akron

Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself

This week’s ‘Bout That Action! highlight is: Rachel Cargle

Learn about three of her current initiatives: 

• A Year of Rest
• The Loveland Foundation
•  The Great Unlearn

Check out The Loveland Foundation on Instagram at: @thelovelandfoundation
Check out The Great Unlearn on Instagram at:@thegreatunlearn

Book EP: Be sure to stream the songs mentioned in this week’s Book EP playlist on Long Story Short’s Spotify page: https://open.spotify.com/user/rz5hp2nppkhd82xmhhoo2euqc?si=olIngYNWSTmbhGqnyK6zgg

Word of the Week: Confabulate

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