Breaking Free from Codependency

A Recovery Workbook to Develop Self-Awareness, Create Healthy Boundaries, Heal Relationships, and Achieve Lasting Freedom

De: Calie Solomon

Narrado por: Tarryn Sarcone

Do you find yourself constantly putting others first—only to feel drained, overwhelmed, or disconnected from who you are?

If you struggle with people-pleasing, setting boundaries, or feeling responsible for other people's emotions, you're not alone—and you're not broken.

Breaking Free from Codependency is a supportive, step-by-step guide to help you break free from unhealthy relationship patterns, rebuild your confidence, and create a life that feels balanced, peaceful, and truly your own.

This isn't just about understanding codependency—it's about healing it with practical tools you can actually use in your everyday life.

Inside this codependency workbook, you'll learn how to:

• Recognize the signs of codependency and understand your patterns
• Stop people-pleasing and over-giving without guilt
• Set healthy boundaries in relationships—with family, friends, partners, and coworkers
• Communicate your needs clearly, even in difficult conversations
• Manage anxiety, guilt, and emotional overwhelm
• Break free from toxic relationship dynamics and the "rescue" role
• Rebuild your identity, confidence, and sense of self
• Use guided prompts and exercises to create lasting change

With the right tools, you can learn to care for others without abandoning yourself—and start showing up in your life with clarity, confidence, and peace.

Your healing starts here.

©2026 Deborah Waite (P)2026 Deborah Waite

Calm, Clear, And Usable

The writing is plainspoken without feeling flat. Short sections, direct questions, and everyday examples give the audiobook a nice pace, so I never felt buried under therapy language or long explanations. The author moves from one idea to the next in a natural way, and the repeated reminders about self-respect land well because they are worded simply.
I did find a few points familiar, which is why I gave the story side four stars, but the presentation made them easier to absorb. It feels like someone sitting beside you, helping you sort out what is yours to carry and what isn't.

A Good Fit for Givers

This would be a strong fit for listeners who automatically become the fixer in every relationship, then wonder why they are exhausted. The focus on emotional responsibility, guilt, and personal limits felt especially useful for anyone dealing with demanding family members or a partner who expects constant support. I also appreciated that the book leaves room for compassion instead of treating caring people as the problem.

Some points were familiar, but the structure makes them easier to revisit when a real situation comes up. It feels most useful for someone ready to practice small changes rather than look for one dramatic answer.

Finding Balance

I understand how easy it is to care deeply for others while neglecting your own needs. I love that this audiobook didn't make me feel guilty for wanting to help people. It helped me recognize the difference between loving others and neglecting myself. This realization is validating and encouraging, especially for anyone who needs to know that their peace, voice, and needs matter too.

Learning to Put Myself First

I’ve realized how easy it can be to focus so much on other people’s needs that my own get pushed aside. I liked the exercises because they encouraged me to examine my habits rather than just read about them. The sections on saying no and communicating expectations gave me practical ideas I could start applying to my relationships right away.

More Practical Than Expected

I expected a general discussion of codependency, maybe helpful but a little repetitive. Instead, I got clear steps, prompts, and examples that made me pause and think about my own habits, especially people-pleasing and taking responsibility for everyone else's feelings.

The workbook approach was a pleasant surprise. A few ideas felt familiar, but hearing them explained in a calm, usable way made them easier to apply. I came away with more confidence around boundaries and communication, even if some sections could have gone a bit deeper.