Breaking up with Relationship and Motherhood Myths with Vanessa Benett, LMFT| 11.12.2025
In this episode, Kristen Boice welcomes licensed depth psychotherapist and author Vanessa Bennett to dive deep into the myths surrounding motherhood, sex, and relationships, and to explore how shame and codependency keep us from living authentically.
You'll Learn
- How cultural myths shape our understanding of motherhood, sex, and relationships.
- Why shame and codependency keep us disconnected from our authentic selves.
- The difference between codependency and healthy interdependence.
- How individuation and differentiation lead to deeper, more mature love.
- Practical ways to begin breaking free from self-abandonment and reclaiming your wholeness.
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