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What if people-pleasing isn’t kindness but a quiet signal that you’re losing yourself? We dive into the real shape of codependency and map a way out using healthy boundaries, reparenting, and the power of 12-step recovery, with a grounded blend of practical tools and faith.

Barb Nangle shares how a “helping” moment exposed old patterns and led her to Al‑Anon, CODA, and ACA, where she discovered trauma recovery and the gift of reparenting. She later recognized compulsive overeating and found freedom in OA, shedding more than weight—she shed the mental loops that kept her stuck. Together we explore why boundaries are not walls but bridges built from truth; how I‑language defuses conflict; and why letting go of expectations while meeting your own needs can transform love, work, and daily peace.

If you’ve ever felt trapped by saying yes when you mean no, if you reread tough messages or rehearse worst-case scenarios, this conversation offers both language and leverage to change.

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If you want to connect and work with Barb Nangle, connect with her on Instagram at: @higherpowercoaching, tune into her podcast show Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12-Step Recovery.

To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, purchase any of her products, or book a call with her, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com