Episode 412: The Difference Between Helping Vs. Enabling Toxic Behavior

<p>Download my new and improved brain detox app here: https://neurocycle.app</p> <p><br></p> <p>SHOW DESCRIPTION:&nbsp;In this&nbsp;podcast I discuss the difference between enabling and empowering someone. Simply put,&nbsp;<strong>enabling&nbsp;is doing something challenging for someone else, while&nbsp;empowering&nbsp;someone means helping and supporting them as they complete the challenging task</strong>. Think of those school projects you did as a child; enabling is your mom doing the whole project for you, while empowering is your mom helping you do your own school project.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Sign up to Patreon to get access to the full video and audio recording add-free, exclusive downloads, live Q&amp;As, and more: https://www.patreon.com/drcarolineleaf</p> <p><br></p> <p>Read the show blog here:&nbsp;https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/the-difference-between-being-patient-vs-enabling-toxic-behavior-how-to-become-a-super-self-regulator</p> <p><br></p> <p>OFFERS FROM OUR SPONSORS:</p> <p>-<strong>Apollo Neuroscience: Want to improve your sleep, relaxation, focus, recovery, and mindfulness habits? Try Apollo today! Get $40 off the Apollo wearable at </strong><a href="http://apolloneuro.com/drleaf"><strong>apolloneuro.com/drleaf</strong></a><strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong>-Gladskin: Right now, Gladskin is offering my listeners 15% off plus free shipping on your first order at </strong><a href="https://gladskin.com/collections/acne-prone?utm_source=CleaningUpTheMentalMesswDrLeaf&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=q2_2022_podcast"><strong>gladskin.com/DRLEAF</strong></a>.</p> <p>-<strong>ZocDoc: Go to </strong><a href="https://www.zocdoc.com/LEAF"><strong>Zocdoc.com/LEAF </strong></a><strong>and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours!</strong></p> <p><br></p> <p>EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:</p> <p><strong>5:03</strong> What is the difference between enabling and empowering?</p> <p><strong>9:40</strong> What is empowerment, and how can you