In this episode, I sit down with speaker and coach Kelly Parker to talk about what it really means to break the script — those old stories and childhood beliefs that quietly shape how we show up in life, work, and relationships. Kelly shares how to recognize limiting beliefs, where they come from, and practical ways to rewrite them so you can live more authentically and confidently. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will h...
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In this episode, I sit down with speaker and coach Kelly Parker to talk about what it really means to break the script — those old stories and childhood beliefs that quietly shape how we show up in life, work, and relationships. Kelly shares how to recognize limiting beliefs, where they come from, and practical ways to rewrite them so you can live more authentically and confidently. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will h...
51: When 'They Did Their Best' Wasn't Enough: Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect and Parenting Challenges
Codependent Doctor
30 minutes
4 months ago
51: When 'They Did Their Best' Wasn't Enough: Healing From Childhood Emotional Neglect and Parenting Challenges
Have you ever thought, “My parents really tried their best… but I still got hurt”? This episode dives into that exact truth—the emotional complexity of being raised by loving parents who lacked the tools to meet all your needs. Dr. Angela Downey shares her story from both sides: As a child with unmet emotional needsAnd as a mother navigating burnout while trying to give her kids everythingWe explore how: Childhood coping becomes adult codependency“Being the good child” often means losing your...
Codependent Doctor
In this episode, I sit down with speaker and coach Kelly Parker to talk about what it really means to break the script — those old stories and childhood beliefs that quietly shape how we show up in life, work, and relationships. Kelly shares how to recognize limiting beliefs, where they come from, and practical ways to rewrite them so you can live more authentically and confidently. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, perfectionism, or feeling “not enough,” this conversation will h...
