Dispelling Codependency Myths and Getting Out of the Freeze Fawn Trauma Response Loop with Marshall Burtcher

The Love Fix

Sherry talks about her love for life in Florida, enjoying the sunny days and vibrant energy. Then, she and Carla take a Love Fix question about how to spot signs of codependency early in dating to avoid getting stuck in such relationships. They then introduce Love Fix guest Marshall Burtcher, a codependency healing expert who helps people pleasers, perfectionists, and those struggling with codependency. Marshall's approach, developed after his own 30-year struggle, focuses on shifting from self-fixing to self-love, enabling fulfilling relationships and inner peace. He guides people trapped in codependency to break free from these patterns and find purposeful, loving connections in their lives.

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What You’ll Hear In This Episode:

• Marshall talks about his own codependency and love addiction and ways he learned to regulate himself and build self confidence.

• Marshall’s work of codependency through the frame of trauma.

• What is the fawn response and what does it look like?

• One of the misconceptions about codependency is that it's an identity, rather than a reaction to a chronic cycle of chaos and harm, harm and neglect.

• The second misconception is that you can't overcome it, that you're always going to be coping with the codependence.

• The first step of observation and nervous system regulation and soothing techniques.

• Marshall shares his thoughts on the freeze and fawn response and what he recommends to someone who is in the middle of it.

• What are some ways to regulate our nervous system?

• How Marshall uses his soothing voice when working with clients. We want more recorded audio from Marshall!

• The risk of living in a fantasy or a fantasy, and the importance of being present in relationships and life.

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