Breaking Chains: How a 12-Step Program Revolutionized My Life and Career

When Barb Nangle hit her codependent bottom at age 52, she didn’t spiral—she stepped up. In this episode, Krystal chats with Barb, boundaries coach, speaker, podcaster, and founder of Higher Power Coaching and Consulting, about what it really takes to go from Fragmented to Whole—and why it’s never too late to reclaim your power.

🧠 What Is Codependence, Really?
Barb breaks down the moment she realized her people-pleasing, over-functioning ways weren’t noble—they were destructive. Cue her discovery of AA, COA meetings, and the 12-step recovery program that helped her own her story.

🍽️ Double Trouble:
She didn’t just face down codependency—she also hit a wall with her eating disorder, sharing the rock bottom moments that made her stronger, wiser, and wildly more intentional.

🎙️ Life Now, Unfiltered:

• Host of Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery
• Professional speaker with thoughts on why public speaking and professional speaking are NOT the same
• Certified boundaries coach helping others stop saying “yes” to everything but themselves

If you’re ready to stop leaking your power and start building better boundaries, Barb’s no-nonsense wisdom is your new compass.

Guest Info: 
For more information about connecting with Barb Nangle and her resources:

Website: https://higherpowercc.com/podcast/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HigherPowerCoaching
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbnangle/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/higherpowercoaching/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@higherpowercoaching

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