Is perfectionism and codependency at the root of your health issues? with podcast guest

Victoria Albina (she/they) is a Certified Life Coach, UCSF-trained Family Nurse Practitioner, and Breathwork Meditation Guide with a passion for helping women realize that they are their own best healers, so they can break free from codependency, perfectionism, and people-pleasing and reclaim their joy.

She is the host of the Feminist Wellness Podcast, holds a Master’s degree in Public Health from Boston University School of Public Health and a BA in Latin American Studies from Oberlin College. Victoria has been working in health & wellness for over 20 years and lives on occupied Munsee Lenape territory in New York’s Hudson Valley.

In this episode, we’re talking about codependent thinking, perfectionism, and people pleasing and I’d venture to say that the majority of us experience these issues on a regular basis. Victoria shares how they can manifest in physical issues, her unique take on how we can start to unravel these patterns and uncover solutions to our most challenging physical health concerns, and more!

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Episode Highlights

What is codependent thinking?

How our culture encourages codependent thinking

Childhood experiences that can leave a lasting impact

The connection between codependent thinking, people pleasing, and perfectionism

How perfectionism shows up as resentment of our bodies

Victoria’s journey through codependent thinking and discovery that she is her own best healer

Physical manifestations of codependent thinking

Recognizing that your boundaries are not about other people

How you can start implementing clean, clear boundaries in your life

Our inner children and how they impact our behavior as adults

What inner child work looks like in practice

Everything you need to know about polyvagal theory

What you can do if you’re in an acute panic or freeze

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from this episode — and how Fix Your Period can help.

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Is perfectionism and codependency at the root of your health issues?

Episode Highlights

Resources Mentioned

How Fix Your Period Supports Your Hormonal Health

Frequently Asked Questions