EP 127 – Breaking the Cycle of Codependency with Michelle Farris
About this episode
This episode explores codependency, the importance of setting boundaries, and reclaiming self-trust with guest Michelle Farris.
To watch the video of this episode, please go to: https://youtu.be/ac57AfOSXAA?si=cTjUcEL8MBI5XMjO Are you tired of putting everyone else’s needs before your own? Have you ever wondered why it’s so hard to say "no" or set a boundary without feeling a wave of guilt? What if finding your voice and reclaiming your self-trust is the key to the healthy, connected relationships you’ve always wanted? In this episode of Kaleidoscope of Possibilities, Dr. Adriana Popescu is joined by Michelle Farris, a psychotherapist and expert in codependency and anger management. This episode is a dive deep into the patterns of people-pleasing and the underlying struggle for self-worth that often drives codependent behavior. Michelle also shares her professional and personal journey—from an 11-year-old seeking her own healing to a seasoned clinician—to explain how codependency is often a survival strategy rooted in childhood. Together, they explore the vital difference between helping and enabling, the role of suppressed anger as a messenger, and the practical "how-to" of setting boundaries without the crushing weight of guilt. This conversation is an invitation to stop managing everyone else’s…
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