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🎙 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐝—𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈’𝐦 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐞𝐱𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮.
I was recently a guest on Beyond the Bestseller with the wonderful Kelly Schuknecht, and our conversation goes right to the heart of the relationship struggles so many people face—at home and at work.
As a psychotherapist and relationship coach who has spent decades working with individuals and couples, I see the same relationship issues surface again and again: codependency quietly gets in the way of healthy connection, leadership, and self‑trust—often without us realizing it.
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞d 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐲 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝:
👉 You’re not broken.
👉 You didn’t fail.
👉 Your development was delayed—and it can be restarted.
𝐊𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞:
• Why codependency isn’t a flaw, but a developmental delay
• How it shows up in relationships and the workplace (people‑pleasing, over‑functioning, fear of saying no)
• Why outdated models keep people stuck in shame
• How reframing these patterns opens the door to real change and healthier relationships
• And why finishing delayed development changes everything
Kelly is a fantastic host—curious, present, and deeply respectful of nuance—and she made space for a conversation that was both practical and transformational.
🎧 If you care about relationships, leadership, or personal growth, this episode is a must‑listen. youtube.com/watch?v=G53…
📘 And if this conversation resonates, my book 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞𝐧, 𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐝: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 100 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐤 is available on Amazon—a must‑have for anyone ready to understand how codependency gets in the way of relationships fulfilling their potential.
👉 Get the book here:
Thank you, Kelly. This work matters—and I’m excited to see this message reaching a wider audience.
— Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D.
#BeyondTheBestseller
#NotBrokenJustDelayed
#Codependency
#RelationshipsMatter
#HealthyRelationships
#PersonalDevelopment
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Enabling Dynamics and Covert Narcissism with Dr. Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D. on the Tegan Osmond Channel
In this compelling episode, host Tegan Osmond sits down with psychotherapist and leadership coach Anne Dranitsaris, Ph.D., to unravel the hidden dynamics of enabling behavior and covert narcissism. They explore how well-intentioned support often slips into enabling, trapping both parties in unhealthy, codependent patterns. Dr. Dranitsaris explains that while enabling may stem from empathy or a desire to help, it often sustains dysfunctional behaviors—particularly in relationships with covert narcissists who manipulate through guilt, victimhood, and passive aggression.
Dr. Dranitsaris sheds light on the nature of covert narcissism, differentiating it from its more overt, grandiose counterpart. Covert narcissists often present as self-effacing or wounded, but beneath the surface lies a strong need for control and validation. Their tactics are subtle and emotionally confusing, making it hard for partners, family members, or colleagues to recognize the manipulation until they are deeply entangled.
The conversation highlights the psychological and emotional cost of these relationships, especially for those stuck in the role of the enabler. Dr. Dranitsaris offers insight into the unconscious motivations that keep people stuck in these roles, often tied to early childhood experiences, unmet emotional needs, and a lack of emotional boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing these dynamics without self-blame and provides actionable steps for reclaiming agency and emotional autonomy.
Listeners will come away with a deeper understanding of the enabling-covert narcissist dynamic, tools for boundary-setting, and validation for the often-invisible exhaustion experienced by enablers. Dr. Dranitsaris also offers hope and clarity for covert narcissists willing to examine their behaviors and engage in meaningful change. This episode is an essential listen for anyone navigating emotionally complex relationships, especially those who’ve felt unseen, confused, or drained by interactions that appear caring on the surface but feel toxic underneath.
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