Episode 59: Toxic vs. Codependent Relationships: How To Break Free and Reclaim Your Power with Audrey Cramer

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Episode Overview: In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Audrey Cramer, a dedicated Elite Coach and psychology expert, to unravel the complexities of toxic and codependent relationships. Audrey brings her extensive experience in counselling and coaching to help us understand the nuances between these challenging relationship types and offers actionable advice for breaking free. Together, we explore the signs to look out for, steps to reclaim your power, and how to cultivate healthier connections moving forward. It’s all about recognising your worth, setting boundaries, and finding the courage to live life on your terms.

Key Takeaways:

• Defining Toxic and Codependent Relationships: Audrey sheds light on the differences between toxic and codependent dynamics. Toxic relationships often involve conflicting values and can feel disempowering, while codependency is marked by emotional reliance and loss of individuality.
• Recognising the Signs of Toxicity: Audrey shares critical signs of toxicity or codependence, such as feeling drained, frustrated, or isolated from normal activities. She emphasises the importance of listening to your intuition when something feels off.
• Breaking Free from Toxicity: Audrey discusses practical steps to exit toxic relationships, including recognising your self-worth, setting boundaries, and building a support system. She highlights the importance of self-love and the power of not settling for less.
• Cultivating Healthy Relationships: After leaving toxicity behind, Audrey explains how to build positive connections. She encourages surrounding yourself with honest, supportive people and trusting your gut when entering new relationships.

Topics Covered:

• Audrey’s Transition from Counselling to Coaching: We dive into Audrey’s journey and her shift from problem-solving in therapy to problem-prevention as a coach.
• Key Indicators of Toxic and Codependent Relationships: Audrey explains the core traits and warning signs that differentiate these relationship types.
• Steps to Break Free and Reclaim Independence: Practical advice on building confidence, identifying support networks, and establishing boundaries.
• Nurturing Healthy, Fulfilling Relationships: Audrey highlights the qualities of supportive relationships and the importance of intuition.

Listen to discover:

• Practical steps for identifying and breaking free from toxic relationships
• Tips for setting boundaries and recognising self-worth
• How to cultivate fulfilling and healthy relationships in the future

About Audrey Cramer: Audrey Cramer has a lifelong mission to empower people to see the best in themselves. With a background in Counselling and Psychology, she found her calling in prevention over problem-solving, leading her to become a professionally certified Elite Coach. Audrey’s work includes conference presentations on mindfulness and a course she developed on self-love. She’s passionate about helping her clients explore new possibilities and embrace a vision for their best lives.

Connect with Audrey Cramer:

🌐 Website: https://www.audreycramercoaching.com/

📸 Instagram: @audreycramercoaching

📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audreycramercoaching

👔 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/audreycramercoaching

Let’s keep thriving and shining together! 🎧✨