6.Healing Codependency in Relationships with Jessica Graham

About this episode

This episode discusses healing codependency in relationships with insights from Jessica Graham on recovery and personal growth.

Codependency recovery, Al-Anon, and inner child healing —this week’s episode is all about breaking free from dysfunctional patterns and rewriting the story you tell yourself. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, boundary setting, or losing yourself in relationships, this conversation will feel like a thought hug. I’m joined by Jessica Graham , a storyteller and brand strategist whose own journey through 12-Step recovery, Al-Anon meetings, and inner child work has shaped the way she helps women heal. Together, we talk about: What codependency in relationships really looks like (beyond substance addiction) How Al-Anon tools and 12-Step recovery create clarity and boundaries The role of inner child healing in building self-trust and resilience Using journaling and storytelling to reframe pain and uncover patterns The power of small shifts—like Jessica’s practice of God walks (prayer walks) —to regulate your nervous system and bring peace How to move from victim mindset to gratitude, empowerment, and growth 🌟 Glow Work (this week’s practice): Take a God walk. Go outside without headphones, talk to God as if He’s your best friend, and notice how your energy and clarity…

People in this episode

Host: Mary Lacey Banks

Guest: Jessica Graham

Topics covered

• codependency recovery
• inner child healing
• dysfunctional patterns
• people-pleasing
• boundary setting
• self-trust
• resilience

Keywords

• codependency
• recovery
• Al-Anon
• inner child
• journaling
• storytelling
• boundaries
• self-trust
• victim mindset
• gratitude

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Al-Anon, 12-Step

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