The Soul Horizon
Where self meets Soul. Join psychologist Ashley Melillo each week for a supportive dose of psychology for the Soul, weaving together psychology and spirituality to explore life’s greatest mysteries. We’ll journey through topics like consciousness, the nature of reality, self-reclamation + self-mastery, empowerment, living beyond illusion, ego de-centering, intuitive discernment, living in alignment with the Higher Self, and more.
The Soul Horizon
Beyond Codependence + Counterdependence: Reclaiming Conscious Interdependence in Relationships
In this episode, we're exploring interdependence—aka emotionally intimate sovereignty—in relationships: what it is, what it isn't, and how interdependence differs from unhealthy patterns of relating like codependency and counterdependency (aka Hyper-Independence).
Books
Whole Again* by Jackson MacKenzie
Set Boundaries, Find Peace* by Nedra Glover Tawwab
Liberated Love* by Mark Groves and Kylie McBeath
Articles
What is Enmeshment, and How Do You Set Boundaries?
Enmeshment vs. Codependency: 7 Differences
What is Enmeshment? 12 Signs To Spot It + How to Heal
Understanding the Fawn Response: Coping Mechanism in Trauma Recovery by Mona Kirstein, PhD
Is it Codependency or Trauma Bonding? How to Tell the Difference
The Difference Between Being an Empath and a Codependent
Emotional Intimacy: The Key to a Resilient and Fulfilling Relationship
What is an Interdependent Relationship?
The Concept of Counter-Dependency: A Psychological Exploration
What is Counterdependency, and How Is It Related to Codependency?
There are Three Main Types of Dependency. Here's the One to Strive for.
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