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This show is a deep dive into recovery, mental health, and passionate stories of overcoming the odds, all from a biblical perspective.
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Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Sunday Apr 03, 2022
Live Your Best Life Sober-Part 1 (Episode 58)
My husband Aaron shares his amazing journey of sobriety in part one of this 2 part series. He has 19 years of sobriety as I write this and I have 16 years. We have a great life today but it was not always like that. In this episode we share a real and honest look at what it takes to get sober and maintain that sobriety. Because of God's amazing grace, recovery, the 12-Steps and more-we share how no matter what happens or how bad things get there is always a way through. And even after sobriety, no matter what difficulties or tragedies occur, you can stay sober through it all!
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
Sunday Mar 20, 2022
7 Addiction Treatments Proven to be Successful (Episode 57)
In this episode we will talk about successful addiction treatments, how they work, and why they are successful. Learn about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Contingency Management, 12-Step, Motivational Interviewing, Detox, and Treatment with Medication. I will share how these treatments are designed to help people struggling with addiction get and stay sober. Please share this show with anyone you know who struggles with addiction.
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Monday Feb 21, 2022
Getting Real about Addiction with Paxson Jeancake (Episode 56)
Don't miss this powerful episode of real honesty about addiction and recovery. I'm joined by musician and worship leader Paxson Jeancake who shares his powerful story of recovery from addiction. We will also talk about the insanity of addiction; the impact it has on families; the deceit and hiding; the beauty in finally confessing; the nature of the 12-Steps; the spiritual side of recovery; God's healing power; the difference between the church and AA.....and a ton more. Please share this show with anyone you know who struggles with addiction.
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Sunday Feb 13, 2022
Recovery Peer Coaching - What it is and How it Can Help You (Episode 55)
In this episode I’m joined by Delaine Elsrode with the recovery Peer Coaching organization We Face it Together. We will share our journeys to sobriety and the help we sought along the way. You’ll find out all about recovery peer coaching, what it is, and how it can help you or your loved one get and stay sober from drugs or alcohol. Learn the differences and similarities between peer recovery coaching and addiction recovery sponsorship. Also find out how a recovery peer coach can support loved ones impacted by the addiction of family members.
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Sunday Jan 30, 2022
Understanding the 12-Steps (Part 3)
Part 3 in the ‘dig’ into the 12-Steps examines steps 8-12. How do we make amends? Why should we? What does resentment have to do with recovery anyway? What does forgiveness have to do with recovery? What is a relational inventory? What does the bible say about all this? How does all this help us to stay sober and promote our emotional well-being? I will answer these questions and more in this episode. We will examine these steps from a personal perspective, a biblical perspective, and from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Sunday Jan 23, 2022
Understanding the Twelve-Steps (Part 2)
Part 2 in the ‘dig’ into the 12-Steps examines steps 4-7. What is a moral inventory? How do we do one and who do we do one with? How do we get ready to have God remove our character flaws? How does all this help us to stay sober and promote our emotional well-being? We will examine these steps from a personal perspective, a biblical perspective, and from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Sunday Jan 16, 2022
Understanding the Twelve Steps (Part 1)
What do the Twelve-Steps mean? Where do they come from? How can I apply them to my life? In part one of this series, I will answer those questions and more. Tune in as we break down steps 1-3 in the Twelve-Steps. I will explain what these steps mean and how we can apply them to our lives to stay sober. We will examine these steps from a personal perspective and a biblical perspective. I will also explain the history of the Twelve-Steps and why they align so well with scripture
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Monday Jan 10, 2022
Addiction and Family Dynamics Part 2 (Children of Alcoholics and Addicts)
In this episode we discuss the various impact of growing up in an alcoholic family, or family where there was substance use disorder (SUD). If you are a child of an alcoholic/Addict (maybe you turned to addiction yourself), this does not mean that you are bad or damaged. In fact, some of the issues you may face were born out of a normal reaction to a dysfunctional, chaotic, or abusive environment. Learn some of the emotional, psychological and behavioral outcomes and how they impact us as kids and as adults.