If you're a coach, healer, or deeply empathic soul who feels responsible for everyone's success and happiness, this episode is for you. Deidre dives deep into the subtle ways codependency can show up in your business and relationships — especially when you find yourself doing more work than your clients or loved ones. You'll learn how to recognize when you're operating from a savior complex, how this dynamic leaks your energy, and why trying to help people who aren’t ready for change does more harm than good. Deidre shares personal stories and actionable guidance on setting boundaries, reclaiming your power, and learning to let people walk their own healing path. If you’ve ever felt burnt out, resentful, or overly responsible for others, tune in. It’s time to stop dragging people up the mountain and start honoring your own climb.
00:00 – Welcome and why this topic is deeply personal for Deidre
01:00 – Who this episode is for: coaches, healers, deep feelers, and sensitive leaders
03:00 – The red flag of trying to help people who don’t want help
04:00 – The truth about clients (or loved ones) who aren’t ready to change
05:40 – Why doing the work for others creates unhealthy codependent dynamics
08:15 – Real talk: You can’t save people who won’t take the first step
10:00 – How savior complex actually undermines others’ self-trust
11:00 – Where this pattern started for Deidre (childhood story)
13:00 – The personal cost of taking on everyone else’s emotions
14:30 – Questions to ask yourself if you're feeling drained or resentful
16:00 – A better way forward: Boundaries, delegation, and trust
17:30 – Letting others struggle so they can rise (and why that’s powerful)
18:45 – Final reflections and a call to take inspired action