In this powerful episode of The Shuman Show, Kris Shuman sits down with nationally certified interventionist and producer Stephanie King to explore the invisible roles we play in life—and how those roles silently shape our identity, relationships, and mental health.From emotional caretakers and codependents to enablers and boundary-breakers, Stephanie breaks down how trauma teaches us to survive by becoming someone we’re not. Together, they unpack what it really means to love someone without losing yourself—and how personal transformation begins with awareness, healing, and radical honesty.Stephanie also shares her journey producing the upcoming feature film A Life Withdrawn, a project rooted in real-life addiction recovery, family dynamics, and the redemptive power of storytelling.🔥 Key topics in this episode: ✔️ The roles we play in life—codependent, fixer, caretaker, enabler✔️ How trauma shapes identity and survival patterns✔️ The importance of boundaries in personal relationships✔️ Why self-love isn’t selfish—it’s necessary✔️ Storytelling as a powerful tool for healing and awareness✔️ Navigating addiction and recovery within family systems✔️ How to stop rescuing others and start rescuing yourself✔️ The emotional cost of helping when you have no limits✔️ Mental health as the foundation for real transformation✔️ Behind the scenes of A Life Withdrawn and why this story mattersThis conversation is real, raw, and deeply relatable—especially if you’ve ever felt responsible for everyone but yourself.🎧 Listen now on:📌 YouTube | 📌 Spotify | 📌 Apple Podcasts | 📌 iHeartRadio📢 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more unfiltered conversations about emotional healing, mental health, addiction recovery, and the messy path to becoming who you really are.💡 Takeaways:✔️ You're not responsible for fixing everyone✔️ Boundaries are not barriers—they’re bridges to healthy connection✔️ Codependency disguises itself as love✔️ Families carry emotional roles for generations✔️ Mental health is more important than performance✔️ You don’t have to keep playing the same part in someone else’s story✔️ Storytelling can break cycles of silence and shame✔️ Recovery isn’t just for addicts—it’s for anyone who lost themselves trying to be enough🎙️ Sound Bites:🗣️ "It's a family disease."🗣️ "You are not alone."🗣️ "You are loved."⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Stephanie King and Her Work04:03 Exploring Identity and Personal Stories06:56 The Impact of Trauma on Roles and Relationships10:17 Understanding Codependency and Its Effects13:05 Setting Boundaries in Helping Roles16:17 The Importance of Self-Love and Real Love18:56 Storytelling as a Tool for Healing and Awareness22:39 Understanding the Impact of Alcoholism on Families25:35 The Journey of Writing a Children's Book28:51 Personal Stories and Their Influence on Healing31:43 The Importance of Mental Health Awareness34:06 Rapid Fire Insights: The Shuman Six36:25 Finding the Bright Side in Everyday Life39:11 Thank you for listening!#theshumanshow #krisshuman #stephanieking #podcast #mentalhealth #personalgrowth #anxiety #codependency #love #healing #transformation #viralvideo #selfimprovement #inspiration #inspirational #successmindset #motivation #personaldevelopment