The Castro Country Club
The Castro Country Club
Clingy, Caring or Codependant? 🫂 Relationships in Recovery 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️
Clingy, Caring or Codependant? 🫂 Relationships in Recovery 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️
Clingy, Caring or Codependant? 🫂 Relationships in Recovery 🏳️🌈 A Queer Recovery Podcast 🎙️
Monday 22nd September 2025
Join Anthony & LouiLou as they discuss codependency and balance in relationships within the queer recovery community.
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31 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Codependency can blur the line between caring for others and losing oneself.
- Cultural backgrounds influence perceptions of relationships.
- Finding balance is key to healthy relationships in recovery.
- Establishing boundaries is crucial for personal well-being.
- 12-step programs can aid in understanding and overcoming codependency.
"Codependency isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are moments when codependency is okay. It's like everything else. It's like in moderation."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Join Anthony, LouiLou, and Jordan in this enlightening episode of 'At The CCC' as they tackle the nuanced topic of relationships in recovery, specifically focusing on the fine line between being clingy, caring, or codependent. Broadcasting from the heart of San Francisco's Castro Country Club, a safe haven for the queer recovery community, the hosts explore the complexities of interpersonal connections when you're on the path to recovery.
The episode kicks off with an engaging discussion on the definition of codependency and how it often blurs the line between caring for someone and losing oneself in the process. The hosts share personal anecdotes, highlighting how cultural backgrounds can shape our perceptions of relationships. They discuss the 'immigration paradox' and how different cultures view family dynamics, such as living with extended family, and how these views intersect with ideas of independence and individualism prevalent in Western societies.
Special guest Jordan joins the conversation, sharing his experiences growing up in a close-knit Latin American family and the challenges he faced reconciling those cultural values with American societal norms. The hosts explore how these cultural differences can sometimes lead to feelings of tension and conflict in personal relationships. Throughout the episode, Anthony and LouiLou emphasise the importance of finding a balance between caring for others and maintaining one's own identity.
They stress that while codependency isn't inherently negative, it's crucial to establish healthy boundaries to ensure fulfilling relationships. This lively discussion is peppered with light-hearted banter, making for an engaging and thought-provoking listen. How do you navigate your relationships while maintaining your own identity? Tune in to gain insights from those who have walked the path to recovery and learn how they balance caring and codependency in their relationships.