Genuine Life Recovery with Jodie Stevens

Trauma Bonding with Simon Andrade (Episode 90)

Trauma Bonding with Simon Andrade (Episode 90) 

Trauma bonding is a psychological response to emotional, physical, and even spiritual abuse. In this episode I’m joined by Simon Andrade, host of the Free and Redeemed podcast. Tune is as we dive into the topic of trauma bonding. Learn what trauma bonding is and what causes it. Find out how addiction and trauma bonding are connected and how we know if we are in a trauma bond. You will also hear biblical examples of trauma bonds and the phases of abuse within trauma bonding relationships.  

Broken Open-A Mother’s Journey to Survive Her Children’s Addiction and Mental Illness (Episode 89)

Broken Open-A Mother’s Journey to Survive Her Children’s Addiction and Mental Illness (Episode 89)

What do you do when you keep trying to help your kids and nothing is working? What happens to our kids when we continue to rescue them? What does being a ‘fixer’ parent teach our kids about themselves? Is ‘tough love’ the answer and does it even work? How can we love and support our kids who are struggling and still take care of ourselves? In this episode author Maureen Towns shares her journey as a mom of children with addiction and mental illness. Learn how she found freedom from the co-dependent relating patterns that were damaging her and hurting her relationships. Gain a clearer understanding of codependency and how it manifests. Listen as she shares the difference between boundaries and rules. If you have tried everything and feel ‘broken open,’ hopeless and confused this is the episode for you. Maureen provides experienced care for struggling families. She is author of the book Broken Open-A Mother’s Journey to Survive Her Children’s Addiction and Mental Illness: “Filled with rich true stories from a mother who fought to put her family on a sober path, Broken Open is your path back to calm. 

How to Help the Addicted Child (Episode 88)

How to Help the Addicted Child (Episode 88)

Everything you need to know about teenagers, addiction, and substance use and abuse is in this episode with therapist, addiction counselor, and author Richard Capriola. In this episode you will learn:

What is happening with teens and substance use before and after the pandemic.

The difference between adult addiction and teen addiction.

The types of substances kid and teens are using and experimenting with today.

The importance of a comprehensive assessment.

The danger of delaying treatment and assessment.

The critical impact of early intervention.

How to talk to your kids about drugs.

What questions to ask a treatment provider.

What to look for in a good treatment provider,

Richard’s book is called The Addicted Child – A Parents Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse. Find it here:  https://helptheaddictedchild.com/

After the Flowers Die - Grief, Alcoholism, Trauma, and Recovery (Episode 87)

After the Flowers Die - Grief, Alcoholism, Trauma, and Recovery (Episode 87)

In this episode I’m joined by Renee Kennedy, author of the book "After the Flowers Die: Encouragement for Walking Through Life After Loss." Renee shares her story of alcoholism, recovery and grief. We discuss how grief and trauma play into addiction; God’s Amazing Grace through addiction, grief, and trauma; how grief transforms our faith; how to help other in times of grief; and how we can support others in their time of grief.

Deep Recovery Talk (& Coffee) with Michelle Vanderstokker - Episode 86

Deep Recovery Talk (& Coffee) with Michelle Vanderstokker - Episode 86

Nothing is left out in the powerful episode! Michelle shares her story of addiction and recovery. We discuss tips for getting and staying sober, God's voice and power in the recovery process; the power of the 12-Steps and how they tie in with scripture; the importance in helping others on the journey of recovery; tips for those new in sobriety; managing life sober; the importance of accountability... and tons more! 

How to Put as Much Effort into your Sobriety as You Did into your Addiction (Episode 85)

If we put as much energy into recovery and success as we did into feeding our addiction we could be unstoppable says Dave Atherton. Dave successfully overcame addiction to heroin, alcohol, and opioid pain medication. He is founder of Atherton New Living coaching program (http://athertonlive.com/) and author of Addiction, Gravity, Love. In this episode Dave shares his story of recovery and we discuss powerful tools and strategies to maximize our potential to beat addiction and live a successful life. 

Life Recovery Skills with Tricia Parido (Episode 84)

Life Recovery Skills with Tricia Parido (Episode 84)

In order to heal, we need the right tools and skills! In this episode we are joined by Tricia Parido. Tricia is a Master Addictions Specialist and founder of Turning Leaves Recovery Life and Wellness Coaching. Tricia will share her journey of trauma, addiction and recovery. We will discuss applying effective recovery tools; emotional intelligence and what it looks like from a recovery perspective; locus of control theory and how it impacts addiction and recovery; the importance of identifying emotions; removing the emotional 'role' we assign to addictive substances and so much more! 

Social Media Addiction (Part 2)

Social Media Addiction (Part 2)

Internet and social media addiction is a real thing. We are back with part 2! Social media marketing expert Kevin Berry joins us again as we talk about social media and body image. We will also dive into social media narcissism and whether or not it is a real thing. You will also learn signs of social media addiction, prevention, and more!