Love, Intimacy, and Co-Dependency | With Gara SteinfeldLove, Intimacy, and Co-Dependency | With Gara Steinfeld
BrainStorm with Sony Perlman
Sony Perlman talks with Gara Steinfeld about love, intimacy, and co-dependency, offering insights into maintaining healthy relationships and overcoming trauma.
1:32:17•21 Dec 2024
Understanding Love, Intimacy, and Co-Dependency with Gara Steinfeld
Episode Overview
- Needing someone doesn't automatically mean co-dependency.
- Understanding anti-dependence and its impact.
- The importance of recognising personal needs versus wants.
- Unique challenges in the Orthodox Jewish community regarding process addictions.
- Practical advice for maintaining healthy relationships.
“"Needing people does not mean you have co-dependency"”
In this episode of BrainStorm with Sony Perlman, the focus is on love, intimacy, and co-dependency. Sony sits down with Gara Steinfeld, a licensed therapist and founder of Real Healing Counseling, to discuss these often challenging topics. Gara's practice specialises in helping individuals who struggle with complex trauma and the ways we learn to survive, such as sex and love addiction, eating disorders, and intimacy issues.
Her insights are both profound and relatable, making this conversation a must-listen for anyone dealing with similar challenges or interested in mental health and relationships. Sony and Gara dive into the nuances of co-dependency, debunking common misconceptions and highlighting the importance of understanding one's needs versus wants. Gara explains that needing someone does not automatically equate to co-dependency, a statement that resonates deeply with Sony.
They also explore the concept of anti-dependence and how it can be just as damaging as co-dependency. The discussion touches on the Orthodox Jewish community, where Gara works extensively. She shares her experiences and the unique challenges faced by individuals in this community, especially regarding process addictions and maintaining healthy relationships. Throughout the episode, Sony and Gara share personal anecdotes and professional insights, making complex psychological concepts accessible and engaging.
The conversation is peppered with humour and heartfelt moments, ensuring that listeners are both informed and entertained. If you're looking to understand more about your own relationships or support someone struggling with intimacy issues, this episode offers valuable perspectives and practical advice. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that balances depth with light-heartedness. What do you think about the balance between needing someone and maintaining independence in a relationship?
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