I’m Not Ok Unless You’re Ok: Codependency & Mormonism

I’m Not Ok Unless You’re Ok: Codependency & Mormonism

From Almost Awakened – Almost Awakened by Brittney Hartley & Bill Reel

January 31, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

Teresa Hobbs discusses codependency in high-demand religious environments, particularly Mormonism, and reframes it as a survival adaptation.

In this solo episode of the Almost Awakened Podcast, Teresa Hobbs explores codependency through a nervous-system and systems lens, with a specific focus on why high-demand religious environments, especially Mormonism, are fertile ground for codependent patterns. Rather than framing codependency as a flaw or character issue, this episode reframes it as a survival adaptation that develops when safety, belonging, and worth are tied to external approval, emotional harmony, or compliance. If you grew up: Monitoring other people’s moods Scanning the room before checking in with yourself Feeling responsible for others’ emotions Struggling to identify your own needs, feelings, or limits …this conversation is for you. Interested in the Upcoming Religious Deconstruction Support Group starting in January? Go here to sign up: https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle Join us at our NEW CHANNEL: @almostawakenedpodcast Join the conversation. Like, share, and subscribe to support this work. Donate to Almost Awakened: https://donorbox.org/almost-awakened-2 Join our Support Group – https://www.monarchintegrativecoaching.com/circle Learn more about coaching at…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brittney Hartley, Bill Reel

Guest: Teresa Hobbs

Topics covered

  • codependency
  • Mormonism
  • nervous-system
  • religious environments
  • survival adaptation

Keywords

  • codependency
  • Mormonism
  • nervous-system
  • religious environments
  • emotional harmony
  • external approval

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Almost Awakened Podcast, Monarch Integrative Coaching, Awaken and Thrive

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