41. Strengthening Relationships by Reducing Codependent Behaviors with Courtney Edwards

There is so much goodness packed into this episode! Codependency is a term that is used a frequently-- but what is it really? In this episode Courtney and I talk about the the intersection of people pleasing and codependency behaviors, how your own emotional regulation is critical to a strong relationship, attachment styles, communication patterns, setting and maintaining boundaries and more. This episode will give you insight to strengthen all types of relationships as well as how to improve your own emotional regulation. Courtney Edwards is a former psychotherapist turned behavioral health coach. As owner of Alchemy Coaching, and host of the Pragmatic Alchemy podcast, Courtney blends her background in psychology and counseling with the practical framework of coaching to help folks invite more mindful wellbeing into every day life.After earning her MS in Counseling from Pace University, Courtney continued her professional development by earning the Board Certified Coach credential from the Center for Credentialing and Education, Certified Relationship Coach from IAP Career College, and Certified Meditation Teacher from Aura Wellness.She brings more than 25 years of experience in the helping professions, working with adolescents, college students, adults, couples, and families.Additionally, Courtney is an adjunct instructor in the CACREP-accredited Counselor Education program at SUNY New Paltz. She lives and works in New York’s Hudson Valley with her family. Connect with Courney: Pragmatic Alchemy Podcast:  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pragmaticalchemy Instagram: www.instagram.com/alchemybhcAlchemy on Facebook: www.facebook.com/alchemybhcCourtney on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyredwards/ Website: www.shineandsoar.com Learn more about coaching with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.coachwithkristen.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/coachwithkristen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kristen.odegaard.coaching/⁠⁠