Darlene Lancer is a therapist and author of 10 books, including "Codependency For Dummies and Conquering Shame and Codependency". In today's episode, we discuss her personal journey of recovery, codependency and her latest book - Dating, Loving, and Leaving a Narcissist: Essential Tools for Improving or Leaving Narcissistic and Abusive Relationships.Darlene Lancer, JD, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist, specializing in relationships, narcissism, and codependency. In her private clinical practice, she has treated individuals and couples for over 30 years and coaches internationally. She’s a sought-after speaker at national conferences, in media, and to professional groups and institutions. Before becoming a psychotherapist, Ms. Lancer was a successful entertainment lawyer.Darlene's Blog - What is CodependencyDarlene's BooksSupport the Podcast -https://www.patreon.com/adultchildwww.buymeacoffee.com/adultchildFollow Andrea on social -www.instagram.com/adultchildpodwww.tiktok.com/@adultchildpodMid-roll music source https://soundcloud.com/dave_wave/a-friend-like-me-electro-swing-remix (I do not own the rights of song - for entertainment purposes only)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE SPONSORIntegrative Life Center is designed to help heal individuals struggling with mental health, addiction, eating disorders, trauma, sex, love and intimacy disorders, and and other life situations that have gotten in the way of living a satisfying and meaningful life. Their specialized programs aim not just to treat the problematic behaviors you can see, but the underlying trauma that’s driving that behavior.With locations in Nashville, Tennessee, Chattanooga, Tennessee, Oxford, Mississippi, and Berthoud, Colorado and work with most major insurances on an out-of-network basis, and have a full continuum of in-patient programs – from two-week intensives; 30-day residential options; to extended care programming. Call the experts at Integrative Life Network today for a free phone consultation to see if they have a program that may be right for you.Talk to an admissions specialist today for a free phone consultation at 615-610-5399 or email them directly and info@integrativelifenetwork.com.Support the show