Leaving CrazyTown: Adulting with Assertiveness: Techniques to Voice Your Needs and Minimize Guilt

Welcome to Leaving CrazyTown, your go-to destination for candid dialogues on mastering the art of adulting and personal growth. Join hosts Finn and Dr. Sarah as they delve into the challenging yet rewarding journey of healing from codependency and setting healthy boundaries.
In this episode:
"Adulting-Speaking Up!" teaches you the intricacies of saying "no" and voicing your needs as a fundamental step towards recovery from the clutches of codependency. Our hosts share their personal anecdotes, provide expert advice, and guide listeners through practical exercises designed to reclaim your voice and empower your sense of self.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to the topic of setting boundaries in codependency
00:21 - The significance of speaking up and its role in recovery
01:20 - Expecting discomfort and growing through boundary-setting
02:04 - How people in our lives respond to our changes
03:00 - Recounting childhood lessons and unlearning past behaviors
04:06 - The liberating power of saying "no"
06:34 - Tackling the inner turmoil that accompanies asserting oneself
07:34 - Strategies for effectively saying "no" and voicing your needs
09:56 - Embracing the clarity and honesty of speaking up
12:50 - Visualizing success and reframing perspectives
13:02 - Wrapping up the conversation
Featured Guests:
- Finn: Host and advocate for personal growth through candid storytelling.
- Dr. Sarah: Host and psychologist, specializing in codependency and addiction recovery.
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[@JuliaSheehy]

Oh how I wish I could have heard this in my twenties...❤ but I likely would not have listened to good advice then. 😢 😅