Today, John and Vanessa speak with the best selling author of Codependent No More, Melody Beattie. They define codependency, its roots in childhood experiences, practical steps for recovery, emphasizing the significance of understanding one's feelings and setting boundaries, and more.

Melody Beattie is the best selling author of Codependent No More. Since its first publication 36 years ago, it has helped heal over seven million readers and continues to sell 100,000+ copies a year. Updated for the first time, with a new chapter on trauma and anxiety, and Melody’s personal story revealed for the first time, this modern classic holds the key to understanding codependency and unlocking its hold on your life.

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