Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery

Many of us have grown up feeling that we have to do things for others so they won’t dislike us, get mad at us, leave us, or even abuse us. We then get so deeply ingrained in this behavior pattern that we think the only way we will be okay is by getting the approval of other people. This week’s episode 213 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how we become approval seekers and how to get out of it! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of recognizing when you’re acting as an approval-seeker as a manipulation tactic and actionable steps you can take right now to transition into the type of person that lives their life for themselves and on their own terms. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include: Part of the process of coming out of being an approval seeker is learning to give a shit about yourself and what you think, need, and want. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep 161. How to Care More What You Think of Yourself Than What Others Do CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

As I’ve mentioned previously, I am still (and forever will be) on a journey to reparent myself. Between the last time I did an episode on this topic and now, I have made some really radical and impactful internal changes that have made an enormous difference in my life. This week’s episode 212 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about nine new methods I’ve learned for reparenting and how they’ve affected me! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of connecting deeply to your inner child and actionable steps you can use to heal your inner child's wounds. The nine new methods I use that I share in this episode include: Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep. 181. 5 Methods for Reparenting Myself: What That Looks Like for Me Ep. 205. 24 Ways Adult Child Traits Show Up in The Workplace – Part 1 Ep. 206. 24 Ways Adult Child Traits Show Up in The Workplace - Part 2 Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA or ACOA) Adult Child podcast episode with Susan Anderson “The Outer Child and Abandonment Trauma” CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

If you had told me years ago that boundaries were my issue, I would have never believed you. It is for that reason that I shape my content around helping others understand that their issues can be cleaned up and healed by learning to set and maintain healthy boundaries. This week’s episode 211 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about what life is like before and after building healthy boundaries! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing real testimonials from clients I’ve worked with in the past to illustrate what life was like before and after working with me to implement healthy boundaries in their lives. Some of the things I have helped my clients work through are: Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Bonus Episode: Coaching with Barb Ep 12: Stop Gossiping CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

Leading a healthy and successful intervention starts with giving people the tools they need to have an important conversation while setting healthy boundaries and communicating their truth in a respectful, open, and honest manner. This week’s episode 210 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about interventions, done differently. Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, my guest Stephen P. shares his journey of turning pain into purpose, becoming a “healthy entrepreneur” and how his company gives people the tools they need to shift the trajectory of their or their loved ones' lives. Some of the talking points we go over in this episode include: Interventions are not entertainment. When done correctly, they are not aggressive or dramatic but rather healthy and respectful, and they’re driven by tools and preparation. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ CONNECT WITH STEPHEN: Online Interventions LinkedIn CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

“I want what I want when I want it” - otherwise known as the inability to delay gratification, was my attitude towards life before recovery. With this mindset, I was unable to see the consequences of plowing forward to get what I wanted. This week’s episode 209 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about missing red flags- when you want what you want when you want it! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing some examples from my life where I was unable to delay my gratification (& suffered the consequences) and the tools I have gained through recovery that have allowed me to change this mindset. Do not underestimate the ability to pause because it's what leads us to be able to make rational decisions like a mature adult instead of acting out of our addictive, compulsive, and obsessive patterns of the past. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep 8. My Tools of Recovery Part I: Pausing CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

It wasn’t until several years into my recovery that I realized there were certain things that I thought were fused were not actually fused. That is, I thought where one thing existed, the other automatically existed as well. Not only did I grow to understand this was not true, I realized many of the examples of this in my life had to do with dating and that building healthy boundaries was what helped me change my perspective. This week’s episode 208 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how healthy boundaries allow you to detect nuance. Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing some examples from my life where I was able to make the distinction between things I had previously thought were fused and the reasons why this type of discernment has everything to do with setting healthy boundaries. As I've built better and better boundaries, I've gotten a lot more clarity about a lot of things. It's almost like building healthy boundaries, which requires clarity, gives me the desire to seek clarity in many other areas of my life. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

When you’re so lost and enmeshed, it can be difficult to know what a boundary is let alone even begin setting them. This week’s episode 207 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about your step-by-step guide for how to get started setting boundaries! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing my definition of what a boundary is and my 5 step framework for setting boundaries with language and examples to get you started. As a bonus, I share 2 reflection questions to help you tap into how implementing boundaries into your life will make you feel. Here are the steps: 1). Start small with teeny tiny boundaries and build your way up from there 2). Begin by setting boundaries with yourself 3). Move on to setting boundaries with easy-going people and or people that you don't really know 4). Then set boundaries with people that are not as easygoing and or people that you have long-standing relationships with 5). Live on purpose and thrive! Your life is in your hands. YOU get to decide what’s okay and not okay with you and you get to tell others. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

In a recent episode, I mentioned that I had a whole cascade of memories and understanding that I have experienced some level of trauma in every job I had before recovery This led me to self-reflect on how my dysfunctional upbringing played a role in this using an inventory about workplace traits of Adult Children from ACA. Last week I shared the first 12 traits of adult children in the workplace and today I am sharing the last 12 traits. This week’s episode 206 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the 24 ways adult child traits show up in the workplace! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing 12 more traits from the “Big Red Book’s” list of how the traits of adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families show up in the workplace. I also share how they show up for me, and the top 3 traits that show up most often for me. The last 12 items of the “Working at the Laundromat” list are as follows: 13. We are sensitive and can get extremely upset with any form of criticism of our work. 14. We want to be in charge of every project or activity, feeling more comfortable when we are in control of every detail, rather than letting others be responsible. 15. We may be the workplace “clown” to cover up our insecurities or to get attention from others. 16. We are people-pleasers and may take on extra work, or our co-workers’ tasks, in order to be liked and receive approval from others. 17. We do not know how to be assertive in getting our needs met or expressing a concern. We may have to repeatedly rehearse our comments before delivering them. 18. We have felt that we do not deserve a raise, promotion, better workspace, or a better job. 19. We do not know how to set boundaries, and we let others interrupt us. We can accept more work without knowing how to say “no” appropriately. 20. We are perfectionists about our own work and expect others to be the same and have the same work ethics and values. 21. We become workaholics because it gives us a feeling of self-worth we did not get as a child. 22. We may jump from job to job, looking for the perfect position as the substitute for the secure and nurturing home environment we did not have. 23. We get upset when people do things that affect us or our work without asking us first. 24. We have a high tolerance for workplace dysfunction and tend to stick it out in an unhappy job because we lack the self-esteem to leave. Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep. 205. 24 Ways Adult Child Traits Show Up in the Workplace Part 1 Ep. 194. How to Know If You’re an Adult Child – part 2: The Other Laundry List Ep. 193. How to Know If You’re an Adult Child – part 1: The Laundry List ACA Fellowship Text (The Big Red Book) CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Instagram Work with Barb!

In a recent episode, I mentioned that I had a whole cascade of memories and understanding that I have experienced some level of trauma in every job I had before recovery. Upon reflection, I know the role my dysfunctional upbringing has played in my workplace experiences. This week’s episode 205 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the 24 ways adult child traits show up in the workplace! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing a chapter of the ACA fellowship text, affectionately known as the “Big Red Book”. Chapter 14 is called “Taking Our Program to Work” and details how the traits of adult children of alcoholics and dysfunctional families show up in the workplace. The first 12 items of the “Working at the Laundromat” list are as follows: Stay tuned for episode 206 where I share items 13-24 from the list! Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep. 194. How to Know If You’re an Adult Child – part 2: The Other Laundry List Ep. 193. How to Know If You’re an Adult Child – part 1: The Laundry List ACA Fellowship Text (The Big Red Book) CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb!

One of the manifestations of growing up in a dysfunctional family is distorted thinking, so it is important that we learn that we are not responsible for these thoughts popping up. However, we ARE responsible for not listening to them. This week’s episode 204 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about why you’re responsible for your second thought and not your first thought! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the tools I gained from recovery that helped me reframe my thoughts and the method I use to make sure that I am feeling my feelings, not just soothing them. You are powerless over your first thought. You are not powerless over your second thought and over what comes out of your mouth. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

Content Warning: Abuse For my 200th episode, I asked my listeners to send in their questions for me to answer on the podcast and while I answered a few that felt fitting for my celebration episode, I wanted to dedicate a series of episodes to answer some of the questions that were more geared to boundaries and recovery in general. In this week’s episode 203 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m answering the last of your listener questions that came from my giveaway! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! Some of the topics I cover in this episode include: Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! Learn more about Fragmented to Whole at https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/ CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

For my 200th episode, I asked my listeners to send in their questions for me to answer on the podcast and while I answered a few that felt fitting for my celebration episode, I wanted to dedicate a series of episodes to answer some of the questions that were more geared to boundaries and recovery in general. In this week’s episode 202 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m answering more of your listener questions! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include: Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep #42. Why Take a Daily Inventory CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

For my 200th episode, I asked my listeners to send in their questions for me to answer on the podcast and while I answered a few that felt fitting for my celebration episode, I wanted to dedicate a series of episodes to answer some of the questions that were more geared to boundaries and recovery in general. In this week’s episode 201 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m answering your listener questions! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! Some of the topics I cover in this episode include: Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Conversations with God by Neale Donald Walsh Ep. 11. Gratitude CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

Although we are celebrating my 200th podcast episode, I have achieved so many other milestones through recovery and have so much in my life to be proud of and celebrate. This week’s episode 200 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is my celebration episode! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m being interviewed by my podcast producer, Alesia Galati, and answering questions from my listeners. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include: It is so important to me to share the wisdom it has taken my entire life to learn and I look forward to continuing this in episodes to come. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep. 1. My story in brief Ep. 8. My Tools of Recovery Part I: Pausing Ep. 9. My Tools of Recovery Part II: Reaching Out Ep. 10. My Tools of Recovery Part III: Focus On Me Listeners to Leads: Double Your Downloads By Podcast Guesting with Barb Nangle Galati Media CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea

The number one thing that stops people from setting boundaries is dealing with the feelings of guilt and shame that come up. This week’s episode 199 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about four ways to manage your difficult feelings when setting boundaries! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! I like to think of boundaries as the healthy midpoint on a continuum where enmeshment is on one end and abandonment is on the other. I’ll be honest when I say that getting to this midpoint is not easy but I encourage you to keep going and find the peace that boundaries bring. The four ways to manage difficult feelings when setting boundaries are: I start all my boundaries coaching with mindset work because you have to believe that being a good person includes having healthy boundaries before you can start to set them for yourself. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea “6 Weeks to Better Boundaries with Barb” online course BetterBoundarieswithBarb.com

This is the podcast "Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery." It will help people who want to heal to move from fragmented to whole. Hi, I'm Barb! I share my experience, strength and hope from 12 step recovery in each episode. They're all 20 minutes or less. Unlike most recovery podcasts where you hear a person's whole story, in this one each episode is about a specific topic. There are many life lessons from 12 step recovery that are applicable to those in and outside of recovery. This podcast brings some of those lessons to the airwaves, including such topics as learning acceptance, recognizing and overcoming victim mentality and establishing healthy boundaries.

Recently, I was talking with a friend and reflecting on how I managed to change some of my long-standing patterns of behavior and the methods for how that change process unfolds. This week’s episode 198 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to change your behavior after 50 years in the other direction! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing some of the big ways I have changed my life over the years and how learning to pause became the framework for every other tool I got from recovery. The framework I share for changing your behavior includes: Understanding that you can stop and change directions is one of the secrets to living a life of contentment. You can learn how to stop doing the things that are not serving you, that are draining you, that are making you feel ashamed, unhappy, or unfulfilled. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep. 8 My tools of recovery series Part I: Pausing CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea “6 Weeks to Better Boundaries with Barb” online course BetterBoundarieswithBarb.com

Looking back, I can see I had this ‘I want what I want when I want it’ mentality in many areas of my life. But now that I’m in recovery and emotionally mature, I’m able to see that it had a lot to do with immaturity. I’m now able to delay my gratification and make life so much easier for myself rather than harder. This week’s episode 197 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about delayed gratification- the antidote to “I want what I want when I want it.” Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing a story of the time I overlooked some major red flags and rented a camper van anyway because I wanted to fulfill my plan to go on a 6-week solo road trip. After many calls to mechanics and finally ditching the van, I learned a very valuable lesson about making my life easier by taking time and thinking critically. The secret here is delaying gratification long enough to look at the truth of things. Stop ignoring red flags and ask for help if you don’t trust your own judgment. At the end of the day, just because you want something doesn’t mean you should have it. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea “6 Weeks to Better Boundaries with Barb” online course BetterBoundarieswithBarb.com

A few months ago I recorded an episode called “Denial 3.0” and said that I had no doubt that in the years to come, I will be recording even more episodes about me coming out of denial as this is a lifelong journey. Who knew that it wouldn't be in the years to come but actually sooner in the months to come? This week’s episode 196 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is more instances of me coming out of denial! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! I often share on the Fragmented to Whole Podcast my own experiences of coming out of denial to illustrate to you what this looks like and to help myself come further out of denial by bringing this stuff out into the open. This week, I’m sharing a couple of examples that have happened in my life recently where others have shed light on my part in things and helped me realize I was doing things I didn’t even realize I was doing. I also cover in this episode: I want to thank all of the people who are helping me come out of denial and who will come to help me in the future. My hope for you is that hearing my experiences will help you come out of your own denial and if they already have, I would love to hear from you. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ep. 99: How to Actually Understand the Difference Between Intention and Impact Ep. 1: My Story in Brief CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea “6 Weeks to Better Boundaries with Barb” online course BetterBoundarieswithBarb.com

I recently talked to a friend from recovery who asked me if I had any advice or experience when it comes to rekindling an old friendship and of course I do so I wanted to share the advice I gave to her with you as well. This week’s episode 195 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is your step-by-step guide for how to mindfully rekindle old friendships! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the advice I gave to my friend for how to rekindle an old friendship and some example language to use if you’re just not sure where to start. I do what to make a disclaimer that in this scenario, my friend was the one who asked her friend for some space so this may look a bit different if it played out the other way around for you. The basic steps I have laid out for you to use if you’re planning to rekindle a friendship are: I’d love to hear your feedback on what came up for you regarding your own relationships after listening to this episode. Especially if you’re someone like me who has changed and continue to change in recovery, I’d love to hear the things you’ve decided to say when you’re trying to rekindle old friendships or renegotiate the terms of your existing friendships. Be sure to tune in to all the episodes to receive tons of practical tips on living a more whole life and to hear even more about the points outlined above. Thank you for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag me! And don’t forget to follow, rate and review the podcast and tell me your key takeaways! CONNECT WITH BARB NANGLE: Subscribe to “Friday Fragments” weekly newsletter Free boundaries resources Facebook Instagram Patreon Work with Barb! Buy Barb a tea “6 Weeks to Better Boundaries with Barb” online course BetterBoundarieswithBarb.com