Class with Kate

Codependency Kate

Class with Kate: where I take you to school on all things Restoring Relationships

Find me on TikTok, Instagram, and Youtube @CodependencyKate

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100 episodes
Updated July 7
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April 9 · 41 min
Ep. 48 | Why Don’t I Feel Angry About It?
Beth calls in with a wild scenario. She is newly postpartum, and her husband has been out of work for 2 years. Now she's given him an ultimatum. But where has her anger been the whole time, and what does Kate tell her to do next?? Find out here.... Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
April 9 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep. 49 | Why Doesn’t She Feel Anger?
Yesterday we had caller Beth who is really stuck in her situation. As a reminder, she is newly postpartum and her husband doesn't have a job. Where did her anger go? Why doesn't she feel it? And what can we learn from her situation? Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
April 9 · 1 hr 4 min
Ep. 50 | Is Nervous System Work Helping Women – Or Controlling Them?
There is growing conversation around nervous system regulation, but not all uses of that language lead to deeper freedom. In this video, I discuss how regulation can sometimes be confused with emotional compliance, especially for women who have learned to override what they feel in order to maintain peace. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
April 9 · 41 min
Ep. 51 | What Happens When Sibling Abuse Is Ignored by Parents
Robin shares her story of sibling abuse and the long-term impact of growing up in a family where harm was minimized and protection was missing. We discuss how sibling abuse is often overlooked, how parental neglect shapes emotional development, and why unaddressed family trauma continues affecting adult relationships. Topics include sibling abuse, childhood trauma, family systems, neglect, and healing. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 31 · 54 min
Ep. 47 | How to Heal From Being Scapegoated
Yesterday Belle called in to discuss her rocky marriage- more specifically her husband using her weight as a way to avoid her issues. The result? Her being scapegoated as the marital issue. Let's talk about how to handle that and what we can learn from Belle... Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 30 · 53 min
Ep. 46 | How Do I Heal in Verbal Abuse?
Belle calls in and asks how to manage her situation. Her husband calls her fat and focuses on her weight as a way to avoid discussing the real issues. And the worst part, he won't go to therapy. Tune in to see what Kate has to say about this! Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 24 · 39 min
Ep. 45 | What to Understand About Trauma
What is trauma? How do we understand trauma? And most importantly, how do we heal from it and prevent it from continuing to happen. Kate covers the basics of trauma, how it applies to your relationships, and the next steps of healing. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 23 · 52 min
Ep. 44 | My Husband’s Ex-Girlfriends are in His Search History
In the first half of this episode we continue to discuss parental abandonment, and what that can look like day to day. The second half of this episode "office hours" we meet with Vanessa, who is really struggling in her marriage. She is particularly having a hard time with the self-doubt when it comes to boundaries. Watch Kate explore that and see what she has to say! Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 18 · 1 hr 6 min
Ep. 43 | Did My Parents Abandon Me As An Adult?
In this episode we briefly cover the situation from yesterday's caller, Sarah. Then we get into why walking on eggshells as a parent is really emotionally abandoning your child. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 17 · 40 min
Ep. 42 | Authoritarian Parenting | My Husband Believes in a Different Parenting Style Than I Do
What happens when one parent leads with control and the other leads with gentleness? In this episode, we break down the tension between an authoritarian husband and a wife who wants a more calm, connected approach—and why this clash creates confusion and instability for kids. We talk about what each style gets right (and wrong), and how to move toward a united, steady way of parenting that isn’t driven by fear or avoidance. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 16 · 24 min
Ep. 41 | Why Do Emotions Matter??
Emotions aren’t the problem—they’re information. In this episode, we cover Emotions 101: what emotions are, why they matter, and how most people misuse or ignore them in relationships. You’ll learn how to stop reacting impulsively or shutting down, and instead use your emotions as signals to communicate clearly and build stronger connections. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 10 · 45 min
Ep. 40 | Will Being Authoritarian With My Husband Get Him to Change?
Megan calls in asking if being more authoritarian with her husband will finally make him change—but there’s a bigger problem unfolding. Her son is watching it all… and now he’s starting to use it against her. In this episode, we break down why trying to dominate or control your partner backfires, how kids mirror power dynamics in the home, and what it actually looks like to lead without becoming authoritarian yourself. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 9 · 27 min
Ep. 39 | When Walking On Eggshells Hurts Your Kids | Ep. 39
If you feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells around your kids to avoid meltdowns or conflict, this episode breaks down why that’s actually making things worse—not better. We talk about the difference between being emotionally attuned vs. avoiding your child’s reactions, and how fear-based parenting quietly puts kids in charge of the relationship. You’ll learn how to stop tiptoeing, hold boundaries without being harsh, and become a steady, grounded parent your kids can actually feel safe with. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 3 · 44 min
Ep. 38 | Let's Talk About Marie
Marie has been in six relationships that she's identified as being toxic. Is it her fault? Let's talk about it. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
March 2 · 40 min
Ep. 37 | This is My Sixth Abusive Relationship. At What Point Is It My Fault?
Kate talks with Marie about a string of abusive relationships. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
February 24 · 1 hr 16 min
Ep. 36 | Let's Talk About Kay
Kate gives you options when Emotionally Focused Therapy isn't working. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
February 24 · 51 min
Ep. 35 | EFT Therapy Isn’t Working, What Now? Kay's story
Emotionally Focused Therapy isn't working for Kay. Find more @CodependencyKate on TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitch www.codependencykate.com
February 17 · 45 min
Ep. 34 | Siblings 101: It's a Parent Problem
Diagnosing your sibling might say more about you than it does about them. Someone commented "I think my sister has borderline personality disorder" and Kate took the whole class to school on it. She breaks down why sibling issues are always a parent problem and what scapegoating actually looks like. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
February 16 · 48 min
Ep. 33 | None Of Us Have Been Taught How To Feel
Facts over feelings is sh*t. We need to pay attention to our emotions. So many of us are emotionally neglected, by others and by ourselves. Kate explores how to get in touch with yourself, contact real feelings, learn from them, and walk away like an actual human being. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com
February 10 · 1 hr 1 min
Ep. 32 | Let's Talk About Holly
Kate breaks down Holly's situation by walking through the difference between sexual abuse, coercion, and harassment. She also unpacks how Holly's family system is creating a second layer of harm by staying silent. Find more @CodependencyKate on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok www.codependencykate.com

Class with Kate

Ep. 48 | Why Don’t I Feel Angry About It?

Ep. 49 | Why Doesn’t She Feel Anger?

Ep. 50 | Is Nervous System Work Helping Women – Or Controlling Them?

Ep. 51 | What Happens When Sibling Abuse Is Ignored by Parents

Ep. 47 | How to Heal From Being Scapegoated

Ep. 46 | How Do I Heal in Verbal Abuse?

Ep. 45 | What to Understand About Trauma

Ep. 44 | My Husband’s Ex-Girlfriends are in His Search History

Ep. 43 | Did My Parents Abandon Me As An Adult?

Ep. 42 | Authoritarian Parenting | My Husband Believes in a Different Parenting Style Than I Do

Ep. 41 | Why Do Emotions Matter??

Ep. 40 | Will Being Authoritarian With My Husband Get Him to Change?

Ep. 39 | When Walking On Eggshells Hurts Your Kids | Ep. 39

Ep. 38 | Let's Talk About Marie

Ep. 37 | This is My Sixth Abusive Relationship. At What Point Is It My Fault?

Ep. 36 | Let's Talk About Kay

Ep. 35 | EFT Therapy Isn’t Working, What Now? Kay's story

Ep. 34 | Siblings 101: It's a Parent Problem

Ep. 33 | None Of Us Have Been Taught How To Feel

Ep. 32 | Let's Talk About Holly