On this week’s episode I am pleased to be introducing you to this week’s guest all the way from the United States, Psychotherapist and author Dr Sharon Martin. Dr Martin's clinical experience and training goes back to her training as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California where she completed her Master of Social Work at Boston College and Doctorate of Social Work at Simmons University. Dr Martin also went on to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at Clark University in Worcester. Dr Martins has now been practicing for 25 years supporting people through family conflict, codependency, estrangement, perfectionism and anxiety. She is the author of four self- help books, including the CBT Workbook for Perfectionism and the Better Boundaries Workbook. She also writes the popular blog Conquering Codependency for Psychology Today and has been featured in various media outlets including PsychCentral, Web MD, Women’s World and Highly Sensitive Refuge. Dr Martin hopes to help people process difficult childhood experiences, overcome feelings of unworthiness, learn to set healthy boundaries and live a more satisfying life! On this week’s episode we will be talking about self-sacrificing and codependency in relationships. For people who struggle to value their own needs in relationships. So please welcome our next special guest, Dr Martin! Podcast Summary: 1. Not stating your needs to avoid anxiety, fear, guilt or conflict 2. Codependency is being overly focused on someone else’s needs over your own 3. Increasing moments of reciprocity and vulnerability 4. Practicing asking for some of the things you need in a relationship 5. Developing a strong sense of self Website: livewellwithsharonmartin.com Instagram: @Dr_sharon_martin Youtube: Dr Sharon Martin

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