Episode Five: I Matter: Discovering Self Advocacy Through My CODA Experience.

11/03/22 • 24 min

In this episode I give a glimpse of what it was like to grow up in my 1980’s CODA world. As an advocate and protector of my parents, I had to find my voice, advocate for myself and learn who I was outside of being a helper. If you are a CODA, a caregiver, or a parent, this episode will help you realize it is okay to have needs. You are heard and known. You matter.

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An Interview with Emily Speed

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And Then... - Episode Five: I Matter: Discovering Self Advocacy Through My CODA Experience.

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Welcome to and then it's a podcast where we look at what comes after a tough season or a struggle in life. My name is Susie Chafin. I'm a CODA, an author, a business owner and a coach. What I am most passionate about is helping people transition from struggle and striving to absolutely thriving. I'm about five episodes now and to my podcast. And as a side note, if you do enjoy today's episode or a previous one, it would mean the absolute world to m