Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
319: Codependency with Kate Grey
319: Codependency with Kate Grey
319: Codependency with Kate Grey
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Explore codependency with Kate Grey, discussing emotional boundaries, family impact, and personal growth for healthier relationships.
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Episode Overview
- Codependency affects relationships deeply.
- Emotional boundaries are crucial for healthy interaction.
- Family of origin plays a significant role in adult behavior.
- Healing involves recognizing and grieving past issues.
- Personal growth is essential in romantic relationships.
I think all world problems would be solved if people could figure out their attachment stuff and their relationships in their immediate environment.
In this insightful episode of the Soberful podcast, host Veronica engages with family therapist Kate Grey to delve into the intricate subject of codependency. Codependency is a complex emotional condition where individuals may feel compelled to overly rely on others for validation and support, often leading to dysfunctional relationships. Kate Grey, renowned for her expertise shared across platforms like TikTok, offers a wealth of knowledge on how codependency can impact relationships, especially in the context of emotional boundaries and family dynamics.
A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the influence of family of origin on adult relationships. Kate explains that the patterns and behaviors learned from early caregivers can profoundly affect one's ability to form healthy interdependent relationships later in life. The conversation highlights the vital role of parenting in emotional development and how unresolved conflicts can manifest in romantic partnerships.
Kate introduces her BEND method, a practical approach for teaching boundaries, emphasizing the necessity of grieving past experiences to facilitate healing and emotional growth. She articulates that the process of recognizing unwanted behaviors is crucial in the journey of healing from codependency. Moreover, the episode addresses emotional sobriety, a concept advocating for task accomplishment in a cooperative and respectful manner, ensuring personal separateness is maintained.
Kate's insights into the therapeutic process, both from her personal journey and professional practice, reinforce the importance of bridging the gap between knowledge and emotional understanding. Listeners are encouraged to explore Kate's work on social media platforms to gain further insights into relationships and parenting issues. Her engaging teaching style and non-clinical approach make complex psychological concepts accessible to a broad audience.
This episode serves as a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand codependency and the path to emotional freedom, providing practical tools and compassionate guidance for personal transformation.