Genuine Life with Jodie Stevens

Forgiveness (A deep discussion on how to do it...and a ton more) Episode 2

In this episode you will learn: What forgiveness is and what it is not; reasons why we struggle to forgive; why we are commanded to forgive in the Bible; the destructive power of un-forgiveness; and how to forgive. Join me and and my fabulous friend Lori Lara (who just happens to be a third degree black belt :) as we share deep and personal stories of forgiveness...and a ton more. 

Leading from the Inside Out-Recovery, Mental Health and Leadership- Part 2 (Episode 71)

In Part two of this two part series I'm joined by author and leadership expert Mitch Grey as we continue the discussion on how recovery, mental health, and leadership come together. Mitch will share his battle with depression and how that catapulted him into 'leading from the inside out.' We also discuss:

• How our own mental health challenges can make use better leaders
• Church wounds
• Christian culture's view on mental health and addiction
• Similarities between the church and the corporate world
• How we have lost our humanity
• Leading from our humanity...and more 

Leading from the Inside Out-Recovery, Mental Health, and Leadership-Part 1 (Episode 70)

In this two part series I'm joined by author and leadership expert Mitch Grey as we discuss how recovery and mental health come together. We will examine:

• What addiction has to do with leadership
• How to lead from our humanity and what that means
• Control and leadership
• What real leadership looks like
• Barriers to becoming a leader
• What is at the root of bad leadership
• Leadership through the lens of ethical therapy
• What causes the cycle of bad leadership 
• What is at the root of bad leadership...and more.

Josh's Heart-Hope for the Homeless and Addicted (Part 2) 

In part 2 we are joined again by Don and Dawn Nahhas, a married couple who founded Josh's Heart - a ministry in loving memory of their son Josh who died of alcoholism complications. We will discuss the importance of knowing your family dynamics, weather or not you have an addicted brain, and how to tell if you do. Learn how you can keep your marriage and faith strong after losing a child to addiction. We also discuss guilt, boundaries, tough love, and how to deal with the advice of others when dealing with a family member struggling with addiction. Finally, learn ways you can help the homeless and those struggling with addiction and homelessness. 

Josh's Heart-Hope for the Homeless and Addicted (Part 1) 

In part 1 of this powerful episode we are joined by Don and Dawn Nahhas, a married couple who founded Josh's Heart - a ministry in loving memory of their son Josh who died of alcoholism complications. They will share their powerful story of losing their son to addiction and homelessness. We will also talk about reasons people are homeless which can stem from many factors including trauma. Learn about the complexities of addiction like trauma, genetics, co-occurring disorders, mental health challenges and more. You'll also learn about the need for medical detox services, detox seizures, lack of help for the addicted, and holes in the system. We will also talk about recognizing addiction as a disease but also addressing the faith component. 

How to Become More Empathetic - & Why it's Crucial to your Mental Health (Episode 66)

In this episode I'm joined by my husband Aaron. Listen in as we discuss: 

1. What is empathy 
2. The three different types of empathy.
3. Why empathy is crucial to recovery and good mental health
4. Personal experiences about how to develop empathy and use it in healthy ways.
5. Why some people struggle with empathy or don't have any at all. 
6. Anxiety, codependency and empathy
7. Personality Disorders like narcissism
8. Whole Object Relations and lack of empathy
9. How to develop more empathy    

5 Risk Factors for Addiction (Episode 65)

In this episode we dive into five of the common risk factors for addiction: genetics, age, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE), Trauma, and co-morbidity. Learn what all these risk factors mean and how they can contribute to a person's risk of developing an addiction. We will also talk about how addiction is often an attempt to treat these underlying conditions, and how certain medications/treatments are available to help a person with these risk factors who suffer from an addiction. 

Successful Sobriety Through Rewiring Your Brain (Episode 64)

I'm Joined by Erica Spiegelman who is an addiction counselor, motivational speaker, founder of the Rewired recovery program and author of the book Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction & Recovery. Erica will share her own personal journey through addiction, detox and treatment. We will talk about the importance of self-care, establishing routines, and creating non-negotiable habits. You'll also learn the importance of choices and authenticity as sobriety strategies, what that means, how to achieve it, and so much more. Please share this show with anyone you know who is struggling with addiction or codependency.