Boundaries, Dependency, and Healthier Relationships with Nedra Tawwab
From A Really Good Cry by iHeartPodcasts
March 10, 2026 · 52 min · Episode 99
About this episode
Radhi and therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab discuss the importance of boundaries and healthy dependency in relationships.
Why does it feel harder than ever to stay connected—to friends, partners, and even family? What’s the difference between healthy boundaries and emotional disconnection? Can you heal, grow, and still need other people? And what if needing support is actually a sign of strength—not failure? In this episode of A Really Good Cry, Radhi sits down with therapist, bestselling author, and boundaries expert Nedra Glover Tawwab for a powerful conversation about connection, dependency, and what it truly means to be in healthy relationships. Together, they explore why modern self-care culture can sometimes push us toward isolation, how hyper-independence shows up in everyday life, and why healing doesn’t happen alone. Nedra breaks down the dependency spectrum—from codependency to emotional avoidance—and explains how true interdependence allows us to grow without losing ourselves. From friendships and romantic relationships to attachment styles, expectations, and conflict, this episode is a grounded reminder that boundaries aren’t meant to separate us—they’re meant to help us stay connected. In this episode, you’ll…
People in this episode
Host: Radhi
Guest: Nedra Glover Tawwab
Topics covered
- boundaries
- dependency
- healthy relationships
- self-care culture
- attachment styles
- communication
Keywords
- boundaries
- dependency
- relationships
- self-care
- attachment styles
- communication
- codependency
- isolation
- emotional avoidance
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Organizations: A Really Good Cry, iHeartPodcasts
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