Genuine Life Recovery with Jodie Stevens

Social Media Addiction (Part 1)

Social Media Addiction (Part 1)

Internet and social media addiction is a real thing. In part one of this episode we are joined by social media marketing expert Kevin Berry. Join us as we talk about how digital algorithms work to fuel addictions and how to control the algorithms to create the content you want.  We will also cover the emotional and mental health aspects of too much social media consumption.

Addiction, Family & Trauma Part 2 -Family Roles and Treatment in the Addicted Family (Episode 81)

Addiction, Family & Trauma Part 2 -Family Roles and Treatment in the Addicted Family (Episode 81)

We are back with Ed Khouri with the healing ministry Equipping Hearts.com. Ed is an author, teacher, therapist, and public speaker with decades of experience in the field of addictions, trauma, and family issues. In part 2 Ed Shares his story or recovery. We also talk about how addiction impacts the entire family, family roles and coping strategies in the addicted family system, and the importance of family treatment. 

Addiction, Family & Trauma Part 1 - Attachment Disorders and Codependency (Episode 80)

Addiction, Family & Trauma Part 1 - Attachment Disorders and Codependency (Episode 80)

We are joined by Ed Khouri with the healing ministry Equipping Hearts.com. Ed is an author, teacher, therapist, and public speaker with decades of experience in the field of addictions, trauma, and family issues. In part one of this 2-part series, we define codependency and the "4 deadly P’S." We also dig into attachment disorders, the types of attachment disorders, and how they impact our relationships and correlate with addictions later in life .

Teens, Addiction and Substance Abuse-Part 2 (Episode 79)

In part 2 of Teens, Addiction and Substance Abuse with author and addiction counselor Richard Capriola we talk:

Social media and peer pressure

Warning signs your kids may be using drugs

The difference between substance abuse and a substance use disorder

Two things you can do to prevent your kids from using drugs

The number one reason teens don’t talk to parents, and how to change that

What steps parents can take if they suspect their child is using substances or having a psychiatric problem.

 

Teens, Addiction and Substance Abuse-Part 1 (Episode 78)

Teens, Addiction and Substance Abuse-Part 1 (Episode 78)

It may come as no surprise that we are living in the midst of a teenage mental health crisis. In this episode I'm joined by Richard Capriola who is a therapist, substance abuse counselor, and author of the book The Addicted Child: A Parent’s Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. In this episode we talk about what often gets missed or overlooked in the assessment of teen addiction or substance abuse and how this can impact their recovery. You will also learn about what drugs teens are using today, what they have access, which substances have increased in use, and how substance abuse is correlated with the current teen mental health crisis. We also discuss the long-term impact of drugs on a teenager's brain and how adolescent substance abuse differs from adult substance abuse. You will also find out what to do if you suspect your teenager is abusing drugs or alcohol.  

How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Impact the Family System (Episode 77)

How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Impact the Family System (Episode 77) 

In this episode we discuss the importance of family in addiction treatment and ways family members can support or enable a member with and addiction. We talk about the power of homeostasis in families with addiction and what that means as well as different roles members take on to cope in the addicted family system. Family treatment offers better communications skills, healthy roles based on authenticity, and ways for members to support the individual in treatment.   

Adult Children of Alcoholics-Stories and Solutions (Episode 76 Part 2)

Adult Children of Alcoholics-Stories and Solutions (Episode 76 Part 2)

In this episode Connard talks about his experience growing up as a child of an alcoholic with a war traumatized alcoholic father. We discuss the generational trauma of war; how trauma impacts our relationships later in life; therapeutic tools available to treat trauma and addiction; and how we can make sense or find meaning in our trauma so we can move on. Connard Hogan is a therapist who worked in addiction counseling for many years. He is author of the book "Once Upon a Kentucky Farm: Hope and Healing from Family Abuse, Alcoholism and Dysfunction." Connard is a trauma survivor, Vietnam veteran, and adult child of an alcoholic (ACA). 

Adult Children of Alcoholics-Surviving Trauma (Episode 75 Part 1)

Adult Children of Alcoholics-Surviving Trauma (Episode 75 Part 1)

I’m joined by Connard Hogan, a therapist who worked in addiction counseling for many years. He is author of the book "Once Upon a Kentucky Farm: Hope and Healing from Family Abuse, Alcoholism and Dysfunction." Connard is a trauma survivor, Vietnam veteran, and adult child of an alcoholic (ACA). In this episode Connard explains what ACA/ACoA is: Adult Child of Alcoholics, and some of the issues and challenges faced by individuals who grew up in chaotic alcoholic homes. We talk about the various faces of trauma and how it can be emotional as well as physical; how trauma can break our ability to form healthy connections/relationships and lead to maladaptive choices; how self-esteem and trauma are related; learned helplessness that trauma can cause...and TONS more.