Jo answers your questions... "My ex and I want to stay friends, is that possible for a codependent person?" / "I've finally completely left a toxic relationship, and now my libido has tanked, and I'm repulsed by men. Has codependency recovery got anything to do with it?" / "I want to be single for a year but I keep flirting with people I know like me" / "I just ended a long term relationship and I feel immediate regret. Should I give it time or try to get them back? / "Can you press a button in my brain and make me leave him?"

• Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.

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• Resources mentioned in show:

Article on 'The Art of Flirtation' from Mam Gena - https://mamagenas.com/art-of-flirtation/

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Jo answers your questions: "Why do narcissists move on so fast?" / "He said he’d be my boyfriend so we had unprotected sex but he took it back the next day" / "Is it ok to feel sad about not being in a relationship or is that unhealthy"? / "As an adult I often feel like I want someone to take over taking care of me, like I'm sick of taking care of myself" / "How to not treat yourself badly and let go of shame if you relapse in your recovery?"

• Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.

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• Links to resources mentioned in show:

Episode 15 featuring an essay on narcissists: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-15-q-a/id1576679526?i=1000542869644

Sweet Relief from The Everyday Narcissist by Melissa Schenker and Tina Moody: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20549302-sweet-relief-from-the-everyday-narcissist

Dr Ramani Durvasula: http://instagram.com/doctorramani

Safe Slut on Instagram: http://instagram.com/safe.slut

Dr. Ina Park on Instagram: http://instagram.com/inaparkmd

The Savage Lovecast: https://savage.love/lovecast/

Burn Out by Emily and Amelia Nagoski: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/42397849-burnout

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Jo answers your questions... "Can you explain financial abuse and how it shows up for codependent people?" / "I got very sick with Covid and my large group of friends didn't believe me. They think I 'ghosted' and all left me" / "My mum is very codependent and controlling. I want to write a letter to her and tell her, should I? How can I bring my focus back to my own healing instead?" / "I’m doing the work, but feel like I doubt myself. Can I be a nice person or is it all just me being codependent?"

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Jo answers your questions... "My partner needs to go to therapy but treats it like a joke, how do I get them to go without insinuating they are broken?" / "I've decided to separate from my husband and marry my true wild self. I’m in limbo, any advice? " / "Post narcissistic abuse, how do you trust people? I am frequently afraid everyone is a narcissist" / "Can you give some tip for recovering from self sabotage around making positive changes for my health?" / "How can I create boundaries around my time in a new relationship?"

• Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.

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Jo answers your questions... "How to deal with a family Christmas with my controlling mother who wants to parent my child and still treat me like one?" / "Is timing in a relationship really everything?" / "When should I open up about my anxiety and mental health in general? I do it on the first date" / "My kink is being a sub, but I'm codependent. Is that bad?"

• Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.

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• Links to resources mentioned in show:

Episode 9 featuring a question about right person, wrong timing: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-9-q-a/id1576679526?i=1000537358595

Episode 7 featuring the three lists you need to write to get clarity in your dating life: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-7-q-a/id1576679526?i=1000535899720

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Jo answers your questions... "When he tells me his hurtful words are 'not that bad' I gaslight myself. How do I trust my feelings?" / Essay Reading - Narcissists Feed Off All Your Emotions, Good Or Bad / "Is it normal to wonder if someone you love is a narcissist but not want to believe it?”" / "When is it too early to say I love you? I’ve been dating a guy for about 6 months but worry about taking it too fast and if my feelings are genuine?”

• Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.

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• Links to resources mentioned in show:

Episode 1 - Featuring a question on emotionally abusive people going to therapy and changing their ways.

Book recommendation - Sweet Relief From The Everyday Narcissist - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Relief-Everyday-Narcissist-Melissa-Schenker/dp/1936909413

Medium story - Narcissists Feed Off Of All Your Emotions, Good Or Bad

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Jo answers your questions... "I struggle with the 12 step label of once a codependent, always a codependent. Is this just my own resistance and denial?" / "My partner of 3.5 years refuses to sleep at my house. Am I unreasonable for needing this?" / "Love the idea of love and heavily depend on others but also have commitment issues... How?" / "How to successfully heal from a codependent relationship when also co-parenting with them?" / "Can two codependents, aware of their people pleasing behaviours, be friends?"

• Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.

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• Links to resources mentioned in show:

List of global Co-Dependents Anonymous websites: https://coda.org/coda-area-contacts/coda-area-contacts-global/

External blog review of several co-parenting apps: https://separ8.co.uk/tips-advice/co-parenting-apps-which-one-to-choose/

Episode 3 featuring self worth building tips: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-3-q-a/id1576679526?i=1000532714169

Episode 11 featuring more on codependent/codependent relationships: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/episode-11-q-a/id1576679526?i=1000539515980

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Jo answers your questions... "My sister fell out with me over something petty. Should I try harder to make the relationship work?" / "How should I deal with a parent who is argumentative and holds grudges?" / "When I like a guy I start to fixate on them and start to act for them."

• Content warning for all shows: Potential mention of abuse, coercion, trauma, addiction and mental health issues.

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• Links to resources mentioned in show:

The Fawcett Society Report - 150 years of progress on women’s rights and gender equality 1866-2016: https://www.fawcettsociety.org.uk/Handlers/Download.ashx?IDMF=45a5a7f5-ffbd-4078-b0b7-4bfcccab159d

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