Codependent Confessions of a Former Popular Girl Turned Psychologist

Explore the concept of codependency through the lens of a psychologist and former "popular girl" in this 15-minute TEDx talk. Gain insights into the behaviors associated with codependency, including lack of boundaries, self-sacrifice, people-pleasing, inappropriate guilt, and low self-esteem. Discover how these traits can be prevalent among helping professionals and the general public, and learn how some individuals use relationships to gauge their self-worth. Delve into the importance of understanding codependency, a concept that often confuses many. Benefit from Anna Maria Tosco's expertise as a psychologist and psychology lecturer with over 15 years of experience, as she aims to normalize psychological struggles and make these concepts more accessible to the public. Understand the speaker's mission to decrease stigma and encourage help-seeking behavior through education and media appearances. Note that this talk represents the speaker's personal views and interpretation of codependency, and has been flagged for falling outside TED's content guidelines for independently organized TEDx events.