# Understanding Codependency...with Dr Sarah Michaud

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Podcast: [Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol free life!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/tribe-sober-inspiring-an-alcohol-free-life-369214)
Published: 2026-03-21T08:00:00+00:00
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In this episode, Janet talks with clinical psychologist Dr Sarah Michaud, who has been sober since 1984 and specialises in addiction and codependency. Sarah shares her powerful recovery story and explains why codependency is often the missing piece in long-term sobriety. In this episode Growing up in a family affected by alcoholism Why addiction often begins as a way to escape emotional pain The moment that led Sarah to get sober at 24 What codependency really means and how it shows up in relationships Why trying to fix or control other people never works How to start setting healthy boundaries in early sobriety Why guilt is normal when you begin changing people-pleasing patterns The importance of asking yourself: What do I want? What do I need? Why asking for help is the first step to recovery Key message Recovery isn’t just about stopping drinking. It’s about reconnecting with yourself and learning healthier ways to relate to others. Resources Dr Sarah Michaud – Co-Crazy: One Psychologist’s Recovery from Addiction and Codependency Podcast: Leaving Crazy Town Website: drsarahmichaud.com Support: Tribe Sober More Info This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program. If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up todayRead more about our program and subscribe HERE Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help. Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober’s Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We’ll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTo…

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