Stop Abandoning Yourself: Overcoming Codependency

Listen to this episode from The Owaken Podcast on Spotify. In this episode of The Owaken Podcast, Hellè Weston and Lukis Mac explore the journey of breaking free from codependent patterns and self-abandonment. This podcast will help you get clear on what it looks like to reclaim your power and set healthy boundaries while maintaining empathy, sensitivity and authentic connection. If you’re ready to break free from codependency, understand its origins, and learn practical tools to lead a more authentic, empowered life, this is the podcast episode for you! Ready to learn our signature 5-minute Owaken Breathwork practice? It’s 100% free to watch and learn at www.owaken.com Start the Owaken Breathwork Mystical Morning Ritual Challenge on the app: app.owaken.com Follow for more insights and inspiration: Follow Owaken: www.instagram.com/owakenbreathwork Follow Hellé Weston: www.instagram.com/helle_weston Follow Lukis Mac: www.instagram.com/lukismac Learn more about Owaken Breathwork at owaken.com Episode Timestamps:• (00:00) – Introduction to Self-Abandonment• (01:16) – Setting Intentions and Understanding Codependency• (02:48) – Recognizing Codependent Patterns• (03:29) – The Fawn Response and Personal Experiences• (08:12) – Childhood Roots of Self-Abandonment• (09:09) – Navigating Adult Relationships and Codependency• (17:50) – Shadow Work and Asserting Boundaries• (22:01) – Enabling Behaviors and Personal Responsibility• (27:54) – Taking Responsibility for Your Own Needs• (28:25) – The Pendulum Swing: From People Pleaser to Aggressive• (29:59) – The Root of Self-Abandonment• (31:01) – Reclaiming Power and Setting Boundaries• (32:31) – Codependency vs. Loyalty• (35:19) – Shifting Away from Self-Abandonment• (39:43) – The Importance of Authenticity• (40:15) – Navigating Discomfort and Change• (44:32) – The Power of Alignment and Self-Connection• (48:43) – The Benefits of Asserting Yourself• (55:54) – Final Thoughts and Encouragement