Best Dumpster Fire Studios Podcasts (2024)

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Aim for the Target, Not the Trophy- Focusing on What You Want | Episode 274 14:18

5h ago14:18

14:18

If you really want to have a well-lived life, you want to focus on what you want, not so much on what you don't want. Just like the archer must focus on the target rather than the trophy, we also must focus on the task ahead rather than the result, which may not even come to pass. This week’s episode 274 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast focuses o…

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The ACA Solution and How to Overcome Intergenerational Family Dysfunction | Episode 273 35:56

3h ago35:56

35:56

I was recently on a call with a newcomer in ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) and we were walking through The ACA Solution, a foundational document in the ACA program. This document is one of the many resources we have in this 12-step program that we use to reparent ourselves, heal, and recover from our trauma. Reading t…

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How to Take Control by Setting Digital Boundaries for Peace and Productivity | Episode 272 29:29

5d ago29:29

29:29

In this digital world we’re living in, we’ve become so accustomed to a constant stream of notifications and content that it can feel overwhelming. But the good news is, like everything else, we can set boundaries around our digital exposure, protect our time and peace, and become more productive in the process. This week’s episode 272 of the Fragme…

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F*ck Normal- How to Embrace What Fuels You in Recovery | Episode 271 20:27

12d ago20:27

20:27

I notice a lot of people questioning what “normal” looks like. But it doesn’t matter what normal is for other people. What matters is what works for YOU and what fuels your energy instead of drains it. This week’s episode 271 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to embrace what fuels you in recovery! Support the show by becoming a Patreo…

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Becoming Willing to Ask for Help with Guest Ken "Katbird" Dunn | Episode 270 42:57

20d ago42:57

42:57

For those of us who are co-dependent, people-pleasers, rescuers, fixers, savers, etc. it can feel extremely difficult to ask for help. But the truth is, we can’t do everything alone. Ken Dunn realized this quickly when he stepped out of his comfort zone and sought healing through meditation, adventure, and ACA. This week’s episode 270 of the Fragme…

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If Your Life is a Dumpster Fire, Try These 11 Things to Put It Out | Episode 269 19:35

27d ago19:35

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If you feel like your whole life is one big dumpster fire, you may also believe it is because of circumstances out of your control. While this may be partially true, there are plenty of things that are still within your control that you have the power to change and that is what I hope to share with you today. On this week’s episode 269 of the Fragm…

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How to Find Freedom from People Pleasing Habits | Episode 268 27:19

1M ago27:19

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When you have a lifelong, ingrained pattern of people-pleasing behavior, it can be extremely difficult to undo, especially when it is a behavior we believe is keeping us safe. But I am living proof that it can be undone and it all starts with awareness. This week’s episode 268 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to find freedom from peo…

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Stop Chasing, Start Connecting- 3 Lessons from My Recovery Journey | Episode 267 25:21

1M ago25:21

25:21

I didn’t understand until I got into recovery that all of my attempts to connect with other people were in fact, me chasing them. I didn’t realize that in both my romantic relationships and friendships I was putting way more work into maintaining the relationship than they were. True connection means each person has a balanced commitment and emotio…

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How to Stop Victimizing Yourself and Reclaim Your Power | Episode 266 23:22

2M ago23:22

23:22

Learning that I had a victim mentality and coming out of it was - hands down - the biggest mindset shift from my recovery. For that reason, this has been a huge topic of conversation on the podcast and something I will continue talking about as things come up to help others do the same. This week’s episode 266 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is …

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How to Embrace Emotional Sovereignty- Taking Ownership of Your Feelings, Not Others' | Episode 265 22:16

2M ago22:16

22:16

Most of us have never been taught to manage our feelings, making this one of the most difficult parts of recovery. When we have been accustomed to pushing our feelings aside, we lose the ability to recognize our feelings or generate our own feelings, and therefore, never get to a place of feeling things on purpose. This week’s episode 265 of the Fr…

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10 Self-Care Strategies I Used to Escape the Pit of Doom | Episode 264 25:10

2M ago25:10

25:10

I had an experience recently that I now refer to as “the pit of doom.” In reflection, I realized that the tools I have gained from recovery have allowed me to recover from this experience in a matter of weeks, whereas, before recovery, this would have weighed on me for years. This week’s episode 264 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the 1…

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Approaching Conflict Resolution with Confidence with Melanie [Coaching Series Part 3] | Episode 263 34:46

3M ago34:46

34:46

Living with roommates can be challenging, especially when people aren’t pulling their weight with housework. For those of us with a history of people-pleasing and co-dependency, it can be even more difficult to undo the behaviors we have allowed for so long and set boundaries around our peace. On episode 263 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I he…

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Finding Serenity Through Self-Care and Managing Expectations with Erika [Coaching Series Part 2] | Episode 262 31:38

3M ago31:38

31:38

Since last week’s coaching call was so successful, I wanted to continue the podcast coaching series with another client, Erika. She joins me today hoping to find serenity through a difficult breakup while co-parenting their child and still living under the same roof. On episode 262 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I help Erika find serenity thro…

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Navigating Difficult Situations in the Workplace with Nancy [Coaching Series Part 1] | Episode 261 29:53

3M ago29:53

29:53

I am doing something different on the podcast this week by hosting a live coaching call with a client to show what working with a boundaries coach might look like. On episode 261 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I am joined by Nancy as we navigate the difficult situations she is dealing with in the workplace. Support the show by becoming a Patre…

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Loving What Is with Wendy Foster | Episode 260 38:05

3M ago38:05

38:05

Content Warning: This episode contains mentions of suicide and suicide attempts. The trauma we experience as children stays with us and can manifest into mindset blocks, negative self-worth, and coping mechanisms that turn into addiction. Today’s guest Wendy Foster shares how, through recovery, she was able to overcome her addiction, take her power…

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When Unexpected Blessings Come from Bad Things- Turning Adversity into Opportunities | Episode 259 22:13

4M ago22:13

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I know in the core of my being that just because something looks bad or feels bad doesn’t mean it IS bad, at least not in the long run. This week’s episode 259 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about when unexpected blessings come from bad things- turning adversity into opportunities. Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episo…

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How to Go from Overwhelm to Ease: Transforming Work-Life Balance with Boundaries- Part 3 | Episode 258 20:12

4M ago20:12

20:12

When I started this series, I only envisioned having two parts. But as I started recording, I realized that between working at Yale and now running my own business, I had so much more to share. After all, so much of our time and energy is spent at our place of work making this a huge area of our lives where boundaries are extremely important. This …

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How to Go from Overwhelm to Ease: Transforming Work-Life Balance with Boundaries- Part 2 | Episode 257 33:23

4M ago33:23

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Last week on the podcast, I shared some scenarios in which I helped some of my clients set boundaries in the workplace, helping them achieve the work-life balance they have been longing for. This week’s episode is a continuation of that as I continue to share my advice for creating balance in your workplace through boundaries. This week’s episode 2…

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How to Go from Overwhelm to Ease: Transforming Work-Life Balance with Boundaries- Part 1 | Episode 256 29:32

4M ago29:32

29:32

Many of my group and private clients come to me specifically for issues in the workplace. Interestingly enough, even when they come to me for help in other areas of their lives, they often have massive shifts in the workplace, realizing they can have the work-life balance they never thought was possible. This week’s episode 256 of the Fragmented to…

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How to Move Through Life with Confidence, Self-Love and Compassion | Episode 255 24:36

4M ago24:36

24:36

It will be impossible for you to walk through life with any kind of confidence and compassion if you don’t stop beating yourself up. That’s why the thought work I do every single day is hands down the most important work I do. This week’s episode 255 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to move through life with confidence, self-love, an…

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10 Steps for How to Prepare for and Have Difficult Conversations | Episode 254 31:19

5M ago31:19

31:19

One of the most important things I’ve learned to do in recovery is how to have difficult conversations. My inability and unwillingness to have difficult conversations perpetuated my codependence, leading me to suffer in situations just because I was not willing to have the conversations that would resolve them. This week on episode 254 of the Fragm…

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Healing Through Step 5- Unveiling Family Secrets and Finding Freedom | Episode 253 23:56

5M ago23:56

23:56

Traditionally, step 5 in 12-step recovery is where we admit to God, to ourselves, and to another person the exact nature of our own wrongs. The idea is that we get to take a look at the things we’ve been doing in our lives that are creating chaos, dysfunction and wreckage and acknowledge them. In the ACA version of the 12 steps, we instead inventor…

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Spillin’ the Tea on My Family Secrets- This is How Family Dysfunction Gets Passed Down- Part 2 | Episode 252 33:59

5M ago33:59

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Through recovery, I have radically changed my ways, healed my trauma, and changed my deeply entrenched patterns of behavior. By sharing my and my family’s secrets, I hope to show that dysfunction doesn’t always look the way you might think so that you might recognize patterns of your own dysfunction and begin to heal in the ways that I have healed.…

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Spillin’ the Tea on My Family Secrets- This is How Family Dysfunction Gets Passed Down- Part 1 | Episode 251 26:26

5M ago26:26

26:26

We often say in recovery, “You’re as sick as your secrets.” That being said, I've decided to share my family’s secrets (as well as some of my own) as part of my journey to heal and to identify with other people so they know they’re not alone. This week on episode 251 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I am spillin’ the tea on my family secrets, sh…

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Healing The Root Causes of Addiction with Arlina Allen | Episode 250 28:22

6M ago28:22

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There is more to addiction than the need to get drunk or high. And when Arlina Allen realized this and began to uncover the root causes of her addiction, it was then that she was able to shed the layers of her trauma and begin to heal. This week’s episode 250 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about healing the root causes of addiction! Support …

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Choosing Freedom: How a Simple Shift in Language Can Change Your Life | Episode 249 18:55

6M ago18:55

18:55

Whenever I hear clients say something along the lines of “I have to…” I like to reframe their sentence to instead say, ‘I get to…” or “I could do…”. The language change is so small, and yet the conceptual change is HUGE. This week’s episode 249 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about choosing freedom: how a simple shift in language can change y…

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How I Heal My Inner Teenager: Unveiling the Magic of Reparenting | Episode 248 20:57

6M ago20:57

20:57

The reparenting journey that I’ve been on for the last year has been nothing short of miraculous. I cannot tell you the level of healing I’ve achieved through my reparenting work. I hope that by sharing my journey and process on the podcast, other people can also find some healing. This week’s episode 248 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about…

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11 Steps for How to Build Your Own Personalized Boundary System Part 2 | Episode 247 21:55

6M ago21:55

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Last week, I shared the first half of the steps I take all of my boundary clients through to build their personalized boundary system. Today, I’ll be sharing the final half of the steps so that you can create a boundary system that works for you! This week’s episode 247 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is part 2 of the steps to build your own per…

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11 Steps for How to Build Your Own Personalized Boundary System Part 1 | Episode 246 23:44

7M ago23:44

23:44

I take all of my boundaries clients through a series of steps to build their personalized boundary system and I wanted to share these steps with you today. This week’s episode 246 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is part 1 of the steps to build your own personalized boundary system! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode o…

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How to Stop the Self-Sabotage and Get Over Your Fear of Abandonment | Episode 245 17:18

7M ago17:18

17:18

Sometimes people refer to self-sabotage as things like shooting themselves in the foot, not showing up for themselves, or not following through for themselves. This is incredibly common for those of us in recovery. ACA has taught me that another way to refer to self-sabotage is to call it self-abandonment. And this makes sense because as adult chil…

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How to Effectively Communicate When Someone Says, ‘You Don’t Care About Me’ | Episode 244 12:02

7M ago12:02

12:02

When someone says something like ‘You don’t care about me’ to you and you defend it, you’re the one declaring war against them. How you respond in these scenarios determines whether you’re entering into a conflict or a conversation. This week’s episode 244 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to effectively communicate when someone says,…

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How I Went from Trauma Response to Miraculous Recovery- A Story of Driving and Toenails | Episode 243 15:21

7M ago15:21

15:21

A couple of instances have come up in my life recently where I realized how far I have come since recovery. Scenarios that used to trigger an emotional trauma response are replaced with clarity and calmness. And in times like this, I become super appreciative of my recovery. This week’s episode 243 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how I …

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How to Stop Trusting Untrustworthy People and Start Trusting Yourself | Episode 242 18:49

8M ago18:49

18:49

One of the many revelations I had while in recovery is that I had been trusting untrustworthy people my entire life. These people had proven to me time and time again that they were not to be trusted and when they broke my trust I would inevitably get upset over it. When I eventually learned to find my part in things, I realized I was the one at fa…

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3 Conceptual Shifts Learned in Recovery and How They'll Change Your Life | Episode 241 19:20

8M ago19:20

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It’s occurred to me recently that a huge part of 12-step recovery is changing our perceptions or the ways in which we perceive certain concepts. And when we can make these mental shifts, the way we view our circumstances or situations we find ourselves in changes drastically. This week’s episode 241 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about 3 con…

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From Abuse to Abundance with Tiffany Carter | Episode 240 39:37

8M ago39:37

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Content Warning: This episode includes mentions of grooming, sexual abuse of a minor, and suicidal ideations. If you’ve experienced abuse and hit rock bottom it can feel in that moment that you’ll never be able to get yourself out. Fortunately, there is a path out but the hard truth of the matter is that the only way out is through. The only way to…

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Little T vs. Big T Trauma: What They Are and Why They Matter to Your Mental Health and Recovery | Episode 239 23:12

8M ago23:12

23:12

When most people think of trauma, they’re thinking of the trauma that comes to those who have survived hurricanes, sexual assault, war, etc. This type of trauma is what we refer to as big T trauma but this isn’t the only type of trauma. There is another kind of trauma known as little T trauma or relational trauma that happens over time, most often …

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Why Self-Care is Not Selfish, It's Self-Preservation | Episode 238 13:34

8M ago13:34

13:34

Many of us don't take good care of ourselves. We're completely drained, run ragged, and exhausted and yet, we still try to give to others. Instead of continually pouring from an empty cup, pour from the overflow. And the only way your cup is going to have overflow is if YOU fill it. This week’s episode 238 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is abou…

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How Service in Recovery Leads to Our Own Personal Well-Being | Episode 237 20:44

9M ago20:44

20:44

There’s a chapter in the ACA fellowship book called The Importance of Service in ACA that I refer to as the ‘stealth chapter.’ I say this because at face value it seems like it is going to be a light chapter but it is one of the heaviest and most relatable chapters in the book. For codependent people like me, service can be so tricky and that’s why…

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How to Go from Hurting to Healing to Helping | Episode 236 15:57

9M ago15:57

15:57

One of the things the ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) literature says is “We progress from hurting to healing to helping and we awaken to a sense of wholeness we never knew possible.” I can attest, this has proven to be true in my own recovery experience. This week’s episode 236 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is ab…

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Stop Trying to Win the Trauma Olympics By Comparing Your Trauma to Others | Episode 235 15:19

9M ago15:19

15:19

Content Warning: This episode includes brief mentions of abuse and other experiences that can cause trauma. We so easily compare ourselves to the people around us. While we can admit that comparison is not helpful, it can be especially harmful when we start comparing our trauma because it keeps us from healing. This week’s episode 235 of the Fragme…

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My Random Recovery Ramblings from the Middle of the Night | Episode 234 17:30

9M ago17:30

17:30

I woke up in the middle of the night and felt compelled to record the thoughts that were running through my head. I wanted to do this to share with you the constant mindset shifts and revelations I have as a result of my recovery journey. This week’s episode 234 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about my random recovery ramblings from the middl…

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How to Resolve Irreconcilable Differences- Two Powerful Mind Shifts for Stronger Relationships | Episode 233 16:50

10M ago16:50

16:50

Every relationship has some type of irreconcilable differences and you are never going to be able to change these things about your partner or turn them into a different kind of person. The way we negotiate how we’re going to handle these differences directly determines the quality of our relationships. This week’s episode 233 of the Fragmented to …

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What Ruminating and Catastrophizing Are and Two Tools for How to Stop | Episode 232 19:27

10M ago19:27

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I’ve come to realize through recovery that, even though I’ve always been a positive and optimistic person, I did a ton of ruminating about the past and catastrophizing about the future. This week’s episode 232 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about what ruminating and catastrophizing are and the tools to stop! Support the show by becoming a Pa…

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Tools for How to Enjoy Your Vacation- MYOB and Zip It! | Episode 231 20:43

10M ago20:43

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I am reminded of the question, “Would you rather be right or would you rather be happy?” I know for a fact that before I was in recovery, I wanted to be right. After recovery, my priorities have shifted drastically. This week’s episode 231 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about tools for how to enjoy your vacation! Support the show by becoming…

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From G.E.D to Ph.D. with Melissa “Dr. Mo” Dittberner | Episode 230 35:11

10M ago35:11

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Today’s guest genuinely had an incredible full-circle journey from addiction at a young age, dropping out of high school, getting her G.E.D. and later her Ph.D. to teaching the next generation of supporters for those in recovery. This week’s episode 230 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how Melissa went from G.E.D. to Ph.D. Support the sh…

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Why I Think of Gossip as an Anti-Intimacy Campaign and Scripts for How to Stop It | Episode 229 16:50

11M ago16:50

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I think of gossip as an anti-intimacy campaign. Patterns of gossip truly prevent any type of real intimacy from forming between people. Gossip is the perfect example of “anti-intimacy” because when you talk about people who are not in the room, you’re not talking about yourself or the other person. That means neither of us are learning about each o…

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Master Your Focus by Shifting to Focus on What You Want Not What You Don't | Episode 228 15:38

11M ago15:38

15:38

If you want to go from being a reactor (reacting to things) to an actor (taking an active role) in your life, then focus on what you want and less on what you don’t want. This is living on purpose. People with healthy boundaries live on purpose. This week’s episode 228 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about mastering your focus by shifting to …

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You Don't Have to Save the Meeting, the Organization or the Cause | Episode 227 15:50

11M ago15:50

15:50

I’ve come across so many people over the years who felt like they had to continue going to 12-step meetings that weren’t healthy for them or that they had to do everything in their power to save an organization or a cause. They felt that all would be lost if they stopped going or contributing. Don’t get me wrong, I am a big fan of working hard and …

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What the Cross Talk Rule Is and Why It Helps Us Build and Respect Boundaries | Episode 226 20:51

11M ago20:51

20:51

I recently had to call someone out for cross talking while I was doing a reading and surprisingly, I did not get a flood of shame or guilt for doing it. That goes to show how far I’ve come in recovery as I felt calm enforcing a boundary that I used to have such a difficult time upholding. This week’s episode 226 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast i…

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5 Traits of People Pleasers and How They Can Turn Into Resentment | Episode 225 16:28

11M ago16:28

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I had no idea that I was a people pleaser in the past, I just thought I was nice. Through recovery and coming out of codependence, I came to realize that people pleasing is not nice, and it’s actually dishonest. This week’s episode 225 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about 5 traits of people pleasers and how they can turn into resentment. Sup…

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