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A podcast about healing, recovery, identity, mental wellness, and living the life you were meant to live!
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Oct 10, 2021
Oct 10, 2021
17 min
5 Ways to Better Boundaries with Addicts and Toxic People
Lack of self-knowledge and knowing how to separate mentally and emotionally from others is at the core of poor boundaries. This episode explores 5 ways to help you develop better boundaries with addicts, toxic people or manipulators in your life. Although I have been sober from drugs and alcohol for 16 years, I'm also a recovering codependent. These 5 things are essential whether you struggle with addictions, codependency, low self-esteem or all three. We will explore how to emotionally separate from others; knowing yourself; knowing your rights and needs; getting support - you can't know what is wrong until you know what is right; learning to play out the scenario so you have a plan; proper self-care and more.
Oct 3, 2021
Oct 3, 2021
8 min
What is Codependency and is it an Addiction? (Episode 38)
In this short episode I will describe what co-dependency is and how it can manifest in our lives. Many people think that a codependent person is someone who enables an alcoholic or addict. While this is sometimes true, that definition only scratches the surface. In this short but packed episode I'll explain how codependency issues start, specific ways they manifest in our personality, and how these can cause us troubles if left untreated. I will also explain how codependency impacted my life, whether or not codependency is an addiction, and several ways you can work toward overcoming codependent personality traits.
Sep 27, 2021
Sep 27, 2021
23 min
16 Ways to Stay Sober for 16 Years (Episode 37)
In this show I will share 16 stay sober tips that have helped me stay sober for 16 years. We will look at triggers, identity, internal locust of control, whole object relations, isolation, remaining connected to God, self-care, honestly, seeking counsel and more. Learn about these concepts, what they mean, and how you can either implement them into your life or expel them. These tips are also essential for overcoming codependency and developing a healthy identity.
Sep 21, 2021
Sep 21, 2021
17 min
Stop Doing These 3 Things to Stay Sober from Alcohol and Drugs (Episode 36)
In this episode we will discuss three things you must stop doing to stay sober! We will explain how these three things can cause you to spiral into addiction, and how each one plays off one another to cause a relapse. I will explain how I stop engaging in these three bad habits in my own life, and share some ways you can stop doing them too.
Sep 13, 2021
Sep 13, 2021
13 min
Is God Mad at me because I'm an Alcoholic? (Episode 35)
Many people experience guilt and shame because of their addiction. They feel like God is mad at them because they struggle with addiction and don't know how to stop on their own. In this episode we will explore the question: “Is God Mad at me because I’m an Alcoholic.” We will explore 5 things as we address this question: Addiction born of pain, Sin, Shame, Redemption and Love. It is my hope that this episode helps you or a loved one to stop drinking (or using) and reach out to the one who had supernatural power to deliver.
Sep 6, 2021
Sep 6, 2021
21 min
The Serenity Prayer - What does it Mean and how will it Help You Stay Sober? (Episode34)
Hi friends, in this episode we dive deep into the Serenity Prayer; a beautiful prayer that has a second verse many have not heard. Thousands of people use this prayer as part of their daily devotions including myself and my husband. We have 35 years of sobriety between us and this prayer is part of the reason why. Find out how this prayer helps so many people stay sober through the use of things like serenity, peace, acceptance, courage, and wisdom. Learn how it can calm our fears, anxiety and panic as we practice acceptance and find peace with those things out of our control like Covid, wildfires, aging, grief, addiction and more. We will explore this prayer from a biblical perspective and from the perspective of its use in sobriety and Alcoholics Anonymous
Aug 30, 2021
Aug 30, 2021
12 min
5 Things You Must do to Stop Drinking Alcohol (or Using Drugs) Episode 33
In this episode I will dive into the 5 things you must do to stop drinking or using drugs. I will share my own experiences and detail how these 5 things kept me sober. I have been sober for 16 years and my husband has been sober for 19 years. These are 5 things we have done and continue to do. They have helped us stay sober for many years and I know they will help you or a loved one get and stay sober too. In this video I will also tell you how to get my free Stay Sober Resource which will provide these tips along with meeting locators, explain the difference between A.A., N.A., and Celebrate Recovery; explain what makes a good sponsor and more.
Aug 22, 2021
Aug 22, 2021
12 min
How do I Know if I'm an Alcoholic or Addict (Episode 32)
In this episode I will share the eleven signs (from the DSM-5) that mental health professionals use to determine if someone has a substance abuse problem. I will be brutally honest with you and share how these eleven signs manifested in my own life before I quit drinking. I pray this will help you or a loved one get into treatment for their addiction.