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6.Healing Codependency in Relationships with Jessica Graham

6.Healing Codependency in Relationships with Jessica Graham4 Sept 202547 min

<p><strong>Codependency recovery, Al-Anon, and inner child healing</strong>—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.</p><p><br></p><p>I’m joined by <strong>Jessica Graham</strong>, a storyteller and brand strategist whose own journey through <strong>12-Step recovery, Al-Anon meetings, and inner child work</strong> has shaped the way she helps women heal. Together, we talk about:</p><ul><li>What <strong>codependency in relationships</strong> really looks like (beyond substance addiction)</li><li>How <strong>Al-Anon tools</strong> and 12-Step recovery create clarity and boundaries</li><li>The role of <strong>inner child healing</strong> in building self-trust and resilience</li><li>Using <strong>journaling and storytelling</strong> to reframe pain and uncover patterns</li><li>The power of small shifts—like Jessica’s practice of <strong>God walks (prayer walks)</strong>—to regulate your nervous system and bring peace</li><li>How to move from <strong>victim mindset</strong> to gratitude, empowerment, and growth</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🌟 <strong>Glow Work (this week’s practice):</strong> Take a <strong>God walk.</strong> Go outside without headphones, talk to God as if He’s your best friend, and notice how your energy and clarity shift.</p><p><br></p><p>💻 <strong>Connect with Jessica:</strong></p><ul><li>Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/jessicagraham.brandstudio?utm_source=chatgpt.com"><u>@jessicagraham.brandstudio</u></a></li><li>Website: jessicagrahambrandstudio.com</li><li>Join her free <strong>Monthly Journaling Meetup</strong> (last Tuesday of every month!)</li><p><br></p></ul><p>💖 <strong>If you loved this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>Follow the show and tap <strong>★★★★★</strong> on Spotify</li><li>Leave a written review on Apple Podcasts—it helps more women find us</li><li>Share this episode with a friend who’s ready for their own glow up</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Until next week, Glow Up Gang, I’m holding you tight in a thought hug. Love you, bye.</p><p><br></p>