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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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Monday Jan 03, 2022
Monday Jan 03, 2022
Addiction and Family Dynamics (Part 1)
Research into dysfunctional families marked by addiction and codependency have shown there are various 'rules' and 'roles' that dictate how members act to create homeostasis (an equilibrium to adapt to the dysfunction). These rules and roles are not based on individual autonomy. Rather, they are coping mechanisms designed for 'survival' in the dysfunctional family dynamic. In this episode, learn about these rules and roles and what they mean.
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Monday Dec 20, 2021
Relapse Prevention Part 2 (3 Strategies) Episode 49
In this episode we will explore three more relapse prevention strategies to help you or a loved one stay sober from drugs, alcohol, or other addictions. Learn ways to increase your self-efficacy, which is our intrinsic belief in our ability to remain sober. Negative emotions that attack our self-efficacy are one of the number one causes of lapse or relapse. We will also discuss physical, mental, emotional, and relational lifestyle changes that will decrease relapse likelihood. Finally, we will examine Abstinence Violation Effect. This is black and white thinking that causes us to feel like we might as well go all the way in if we experience a set back: "I had a drink so I might as well finish the entire bottle," or "I had a piece of cake so I might as well eat the entire thing." This mentality is detrimental to long term sobriety and it damages our self-efficacy and life style change efforts. I will also share my own personal experiences with addiction and recovery to illustrate these three relapse prevention strategies. Please share this with anyone you know who struggles with addiction.
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Sunday Dec 12, 2021
Relapse Prevention Part 1 (3 Strategies) Episode 48
Learn three relapse prevention strategies to help you or a loved one overcome addictions. In this episode we will discuss medications used for biological and physiological detox, craving, and emotional regulation. We will also examine how to recognize triggers and high risk situations that often lead to relapse. You will learn a helpful technique to connect triggers to relapses. We will also talk about dealing with triggers and high risk situations through emotional and cognitive interventions. I will also share my own personal experiences with addiction and recovery to illustrate these three relapse prevention strategies. Please share this with anyone you know who struggles with addiction.
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Sunday Dec 05, 2021
Why Relapse is a Normal Part of Recovery (Episode 47)
While relapse is certainly not encouraged, it is usually a normal part of the addiction recovery process. Negative emotions are one of the main causes of relapse. Many people who struggle with addictions experience emotional, physical and environmental triggers they may not be aware of because they are disconnected from themselves emotionally. In addition, we may not have the best coping skills since we have used our addiction to cope with challenges and sooth our pain. In this episode we explore what lapse and relapse is, how it happens, why it is normal, and some relapse prevention strategies. Please share this podcast with anyone you know who needs help.
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Monday Nov 29, 2021
Does an Addict Need Recovery Meetings to Stay Sober? (AA or NA) Episode 46
In this episode we answer the question. Do I need to go to recovery meetings like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous to get and stay sober. I will share my own experience getting sober; and you will learn the pro's, cons, and everything in between when it comes to recovery meetings. If you or a loved one is struggling with an addiction make sure and watch!
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Friday Nov 19, 2021
Substance Addictions vs Process or Behavioral Addictions (Episode 45)
Learn the differences and similarities between substance addictions vs behavioral or process addictions. I will explain substance addictions like alcohol addiction, cocaine addiction, and heroin addiction. Learn how they impact the body and brain; and artificially stimulate the brains reward pathways which can cause dangerous withdrawal and ultimately death from heart, liver, or kidney failure. Find out about process or behavioral addictions and how they can also stimulate the body and brain. We will also talk about the similarities of each and how both types of addictions are usually accompanied by co-occurring mental disorders like anxiety and depression. Also, learn how Satan attempts to mimic these God given reward pathways in our brains (meant for survival) hoping to destroy us.
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
Sunday Nov 14, 2021
6 Causes of Addiction and How they all Work Together (Episode 44)
Ever wondered what causes addiction? In this show we will explore 6 causes: 1) Psychological Model 2) Family Model 3) Disease Model 4) Cultural Model 5) Spiritual Model 6) Multi-Causal Model. I will explain these models, what they mean, how they can cause addiction; and share personal examples from my own life as to how these 6 causes manifested. And how they led to not only my addiction, but addiction in my family as well. Learn how all 6 of these can work together (or individually) to causes addictions and other challenges.
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Monday Nov 08, 2021
Alcohol Does Not Discriminate-Henry Ruggs (Episode 43)
It does not matter how great life is, or how famous you are as we see in the case of the Henry Rugg’s (Raiders) DUI arrest. In a moment his life changed forever…and a life was taken. My husband and I will share our experience, strength, and hope after 35 years of sobriety between the two of us. As we see from this horrific tragedy, alcohol and drugs changes your brain chemistry making you think you are invincible. Not only that but addiction is a progressive disease that causes brain damage and slowly destroys your organs. But, there is hope. It is reversible and with help you can stay sober form drugs and alcohol. Many people struggle with addiction and there is help available for you or your loves ones to find freedom from addiction.