#350 Codependency, Sex on the First Date, and Finding "The One" - with The Love Fix Podcast

What is codependency, where does it come from, and how does it show up in both casual and long term relationships? How can people work on their codependency? What about dating? What are some of the top mistakes people often make when dating while really wanting a relationship? What if I'm casually dating while looking for my longterm partner? Are there top do's and don'ts...like should I not have sex on the first date? And what do I do if I meet someone I want to dive deeper with? How and when should I share this with them, and how can I manage my fear or feelings of rejection? About our guests: Sherry Gaba, LCSW, is a licensed psychotherapist, life coach, author of Love Smacked: How to Stop the Cycle of Relationship Addiction and Codependency to Find Everlasting Love. She helps people cope with codependency, love addiction, narcissistic abuse, and mental health issues. As a leading expert on codependency and toxic relationships, Sherry’s TV appearances include: Vh1’s Celebrity Rehab, CNN, Inside Edition, the Robert Irvine Show and Access Live, E! News, among others. She has been featured in Cosmopolitan, Women’s World, the LA Times, Thrive Global, the New York Post, Zoosk, Psychology Today, Marriage.com and other leading publications. She has also been a guest on many SiriusXM radio shows. Sherry is the founder of Wake-Up Recovery for Codependency and Toxic Relationships, an online group coaching program for codependents, love addicts and victims of narcissistic abuse. Carla Romo is an author of Contagious Love, speaker and a certified life coach specializing in dating and relationships. At age 24, she hit her rock bottom with yet another toxic codependent relationship. But, this time, she got up and learned how to break free from codependency. Inspired by her self-growth journey, she took lemons and made lemonade. Today she helps people build a confident relationship within so they can thrive in all aspects of their life. Carla leads nationwide workshops and talks to people from varying backgrounds. Her work ranges from small group settings to hundreds of attendees either in person or virtual. She has been featured on or partnered with Simon Business School, Milwaukee Bucks, BRAVO, Bumble, Lifetime, Bustle, The Knot, as well as high rated iTunes Podcasts. Carla attended the Institute of Professional Excellence in Coaching (iPEC) becoming a Certified Professional Coach and an Energy Leadership Master Practitioner. To learn more visit https://thelovefix.com Pre-order our book now! Go to shamelesssex.com and get free access to our exclusive online workshop How to Pamper Your Partner for every book preorder! Other links: Start meditating now with 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at calm.com/shameless Get up to 35% off some of our (and Oprah's!) favorite buttery soft sheets, loungewear and more with code SHAMELESS at cozyearth.com Get 10% off + free shipping with code SHAMELESS10 on Uberlube AKA our favorite lubricant at uberlube.com Get 10% off while mastering the art of pleasure at OMGyes.com/shameless Get 15% off all of your sex toys with code SHAMELESS15 at purepleasureshop.com