Inspired Relations Resources
Books, podcasts, and videos to support awareness, healing, and secure connections
I feel lost / confused
📚 Books
- Codependent No More by Melody Beattie – A foundational book to understand codependency patterns.
- Will I Ever Be Good Enough? by Karyl McBride – Healing for daughters of narcissistic mothers.
🎧 Podcasts
- A Codependent Mind – Explains how codependency develops.
- Codependency Alchemy – Blends inner child and shadow work.
🎥 YouTube
- Attachment Styles and Codependency with Elizabeth Polinsky.
- Understanding Attachment Styles EXPLAINED.
I see patterns, but don’t know how to change
📚 Books
Anxiously Attached by Jessica Baum – How to move toward secure attachment.
Conquering Shame and Codependency by Darlene Lancer – Integrates shame healing with relational growth.
🎧 Podcasts
Healing Our Relationships with Marisa La Fata – Practical steps to stop abandoning yourself.
Decoding Codependency – Warning signs and shifts you can make.
🎥 YouTube
Attachment Style & Codependency with Jessica Baum.
I’m beginning to heal / want to shift to secure attachment
📚 Books
The New Codependency by Melody Beattie – Updated wisdom on healthier relationships.
Narcissism and Codependency by Robin Perkins – Rebuilding life after toxic dynamics.
🎧 Podcasts
The Addicted Mind – Episodes on boundaries and high-functioning codependency.
Codependency No More – Recovery-focused conversations.
🎥 YouTube
Healing Attachment Wounds – Moving toward secure connection.
INSPIRING STORIES IN COMPILATION BOOKS
Beyond Dependence: a compilation of stories about how to create authentic, empowered and resilient relationships
Inspired Connections: a compilation book with personal stories about unleashing the magic of deeper relationships
Inspired Creators: stories about embracing the magic of your soul mission
Inspired Living: A guide to ignite joy and prosperity
Intuitive Living: a guide for women who want to deeply trust themselves
Beyond Certainty: a guide to finding courage to embrace the unknown
Beyond Conditioning: stories of living life on your terms
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Disclaimer: These books and resources are intended for educational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional support.
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📚 Books / Reading
These are classic and contemporary works that help people understand codependence, attachment styles, narcissistic relationships, healing, boundaries, etc.
Title
Author
Why It’s Useful / Key Themes
Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself
Melody Beattie
A foundational work in the field of codependency; helps name the patterns of over-giving, caretaking, loss of self. ChoosingTherapy.com+1
The New Codependency
Melody Beattie
Builds on the first, updating the concept for modern relational challenges. ChoosingTherapy.com
Conquering Shame and Codependency: 8 Steps to Freeing the True You
Darlene Lancer
Integrates shame work with codependency — helpful when people feel “something is wrong with me.” ChoosingTherapy.com
Anxiously Attached: Becoming More Secure in Life and Love
Jessica Baum
Focuses specifically on anxious attachment and pathways toward security. ChoosingTherapy.com
Will I Ever Be Free of You? How to Navigate a High-Conflict Divorce from a Narcissist and Heal Your Family
Karyl McBride
Excellent for those navigating relationship endings or co-parenting with a narcissistic partner. Wikipedia
Narcissism and Codependency: Stop Being a Victim of Mind Control, Recognise Gaslight Effects in Narcissistic Relationships, and Heal From Emotional Abuse
Robin Perkins
Practical language around gaslighting, mind control, and recovery strategies. Booktopia
Codependency and Narcissistic Relationships: Discover How to Recover, Protect and Heal Yourself…
Carl Klein
Focused more on healing after toxic relationships. Boomerang Books
Codependency + Narcissistic Relationship
2-in-1
Eva Ruell
A bundled resource—covers both identification and recovery. Booktopia+1
Suggestions / Tips:
You might group the books by “Start Here,” “When You’re in the cycle,” “For healing and growth.”
For each book, you could include a short excerpt, a “what to look for” takeaway, or reflection prompts.
Always include a disclaimer that books are complementary and not substitutes for therapy, but can guide and empower.
🎧 Podcasts / Audio
Listening can be especially helpful when people are commuting, doing chores, or need a voice saying “you’re not alone.” Here are some good ones:
Podcast
Host / Description
Highlights / Recommended Episodes
A Codependent Mind
Brian & Stephanie
Covers how codependency emerges, healing stories, relationship tools. Apple Podcasts
Codependency Alchemy
Alyssa Zander
Focuses on inner child healing, boundaries, shadow work, voice integration. Codependency Alchemy+1
Healing Our Relationships: From Codependency to Authenticity
Marisa La Fata
Very gentle, reflective. Explores how we abandon ourselves in the name of love, how to come home to self. Apple Podcasts
Decode Codependency / Decoding Codependency
Clinician-based / relational lens
Helps listeners see imbalances, warning signs, relational red flags. LifeStance Health
The Addicted Mind (codependency episodes)
Duane Osterlind + guests
They include episodes on high-functioning codependency, boundaries, trauma. The Addicted Mind
Tips:
Consider embedding 2–3 podcast players (Spotify, Apple Podcasts) on your site, or offer “top 5 episodes to start with.”
You might also do “guided listening themes”: e.g. “for people pleasing,” “for healing after abuse,” “for advancing to secure attachment.”