Relationships are meant to be a reprieve not a weight in your life. It is pleasure not a pain. It is life giving not soul sucking. However, the sad reality for many women is that it is a life draining, soul sucking endeavor. Why? Because you have been taught that relationships fill a void within you. You have been told that you need to serve and nurture others. It becomes your validation, badge of honor and a symbol of your worth. You have been taught to be codependent.

Did you know that it does not have to be that way?

You can fill your our void

Be your own validation

Be your own symbol of worth

Replenish, serve and nurture yourself!

This month on the Free to Be Show I have gathered a panel of women from around the world to define, deconstruct and dismantle codependency. This powerful panel of women who have been on that journey themselves so that you follow in their footsteps.

Cordelia Spence

Cordelia Elizabeth is a self-care and productivity coach and author of Your Can Have Your and Drink It Too!, helping busy mom entrepreneurs simplify life, so they can build a business they love while taking care of their family and home. Connect with her on social media at evolution mama and her website www.evolutionmama.com

Laura Staley, Founder of Cherish Your World,

Laura supports people thriving in the physical spaces where they live and work and in their lives. A holistic transformation can take place in our spaces, minds, souls and lives when we take action aligned with a heart-led vision. Laura writes personal essays focused on self-discovery, emotional intelligence, and transformations from the inside out. Laura is a published author of three books: Live Inspired, Let Go Courageously and Live with Love: Transform Your Life with Feng Shui and the Cherish Your World Gift Book of 100 Tips to Enhance Your Home and Your Life.

Harriet Khataba, Founder of Her Story Matters

Harriet Khataba is an award winning thought leader, Keynote speaker and

Founder of Her Story Matters Organisation a digital platform that gives

women a voice

She is a speaker and moderator in topics around Female Leadership,

Business and Social issues affecting women in society.

She is the Co - Author of " The WarriHER's Playbook on well being and

Self Advocacy and was recently Inducted in the Global Library of Female

Authors.

Nadia Marillier, Founder of Tranquil and Tenacious Minds

Nadia is a woman of true passion for life, authentic vision to shape, grow and invest in others, a mission to provide you with the tools to shape the truest highest version of self.

She coaches leaders to embrace and celebrate their strengths, their experiences, and most importantly, accept themselves in this wonderful journey called life.

Nadia advocates that we all have the answers to each of our questions. All we have to do is align to self, trust and listen.

Her foundation is to live a life of authenticity and be empowered by your purpose. She knows we all have something magical to offer in this universe. Her passion is tapping into what you truly desire, providing you with the tools to create the life of complete authentic self-fulfillment and acceptance. Once you do this… the magic ignites. Transforming lives & changing mindsets as a business leader, inspirational speaker and practitioner comes naturally. Her coaching workshops, private sessions , gives you an experience like no other. Enabling others to live life with Heart, Head & Hand always stands out in the customer testimonials.