Nedra Glover Tawwab, LCSW
Licensed therapist and New York Times bestselling author
Natalie Y. Moore
Award-winning journalist and author, and senior lecturer and director of audio programming at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University
The Balancing Act: Creating Healthy Dependency and Connection Without Losing Yourself
Bonus Book Giveaway: FAN is giving away copies of The Balancing Act to randomly selected Zoom attendees. Details on the webinar registration page.
Licensed therapist Nedra Glover Tawwab, LCSW (FAN ’23), has built a remarkable platform exploring relationships and self-care—two New York Times bestsellers, 1.8 million Instagram followers, a weekly podcast, and a widely-read newsletter. Her newest book, The Balancing Act: Creating Healthy Dependency and Connection Without Losing Yourself, extends her groundbreaking work by offering a roadmap to relationships that honor both dependency and individuality.
With signature clarity and honesty, Tawwab explores what it means to cultivate healthy dependency in contrast to the extremes of hyper-independence or codependency that many of us struggle with. While her previous books examine the importance of setting boundaries for internal peace, The Balancing Act combines boundary-setting with building and maintaining relationships through genuine connection. Covering attachment styles, family systems, social media habits, and cultural norms, Tawwab addresses why we swing between hyper-independence and hyper-dependence, how to recognize unhealthy patterns from codependency to indiscriminate distrust, and practical strategies for strengthening relationships while maintaining individuality.
Each chapter combines relatable vignettes, expert guidance, and reflective questions that empower readers to evaluate their patterns, navigate conflict, and build relationships that feel authentic, nourishing, and balanced. Whether seeking more closeness with a partner, clarity with a friend or family member, or greater agency in your own life, The Balancing Act offers a path toward connections that sustain rather than drain you.
Tawwab will be in conversation with Natalie Y. Moore, an award-winning journalist and author and senior lecturer and director of audio programming at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
This event is suitable for youth ages 12 and up. It will be recorded and available on FAN’s website and YouTube channel.
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