Let's Talk Recovery and Family

Everyone feels pressure and conflict 14.07.2021 30:16 ↓

Stress, pressure and conflict are things just alcoholics and addicts experience.

More and more stress 08.07.2021 29:17 ↓

Let's just add to the stress, after all, you do it yourself anyway.

Stress, Emotional Well-being 06.07.2021 30:04 ↓

Lets talk stress and emotional well-being, let's take an inventory.

Damaging Alcohol Use 01.07.2021 21:18 ↓

It is incredible when you finally realize just how damaging heavy use of alcohol is on the brain and body.

Seeing addiction as a symptom 28.06.2021 30:37 ↓

We're talking about issues that are possibly created during childhood that can cause on going issues into adulthood.

The unseen battle 24.06.2021 30:20 ↓

Let's talk about what lies beneath, the pain and guilt you don't see.

Finding the root of the problem 22.06.2021 30:17 ↓

Yeah, let's see if we can't find out how it all started, what pointed you down the negative path.

Is alcohol an issue? 17.06.2021 30:18 ↓

Let just discuss how much of issue alcohol really is.

More Planning, More Prep Work 15.06.2021 30:18 ↓

Let's keep talking about warning signs, plans for avoiding and working through relapse warning signs.

Planning for sobriety and change is important too 10.06.2021 30:20 ↓

Let's talk about the importance in planning for sobriety for everyone, including family members.

Lets Talk Craving, Triggers and Avoiding Relapse 08.06.2021 30:11 ↓

We'll discuss different triggers, craving and thought stopping.

Negative Emotions, we all deal with them. 04.06.2021 30:08 ↓

Let's talk about emotions we all deal with. Surprise, they're not just for addicts and their families.

Psyching out the brain 01.06.2021 29:59 ↓

Let's talk about the use and affects of Psychedelic and Hallucinogenic Drugs.

Triggers and Craving 28.05.2021 29:56 ↓

Talking about tricks the brain plays.

Why Stimulants 25.05.2021 29:50 ↓

A discussion about stimulant use and the different forms of stimulants. 

Let's talk about switching from going up to going down, or vise versa. 20.05.2021 30:04 ↓

Let talking about those drugs that go up, those go down and drug switching.

Tolerance, Tolerance, Tolerance 18.05.2021 29:33 ↓

A look at why it can take more of your drug of choice to your goal and the dangers that having an increased tolerance can cause.

Brain Games 14.05.2021 29:38 ↓

Lets talk a little bit about brain function and chemistry as it relates to addiction.

Dangerous Denial 10.05.2021 29:29 ↓

Denial is an equal opportunity stressor for the addict and the family. Lets talk about ways it affects everyone.

Preoccupation and Obsession 04.05.2021 29:16 ↓

This is a glimpse at out distracting being an alcoholic or addict can be. 

Mental Health/Emotional connection 28.04.2021 27:27 ↓

We're talking about how addiction and mental health have personal life experiences in common.

Insight and Self Diagnosis 26.04.2021 28:52 ↓

We're getting into some of the driving forces for addiction and self diagnosis, being ok with acknowledging some of the underlying issues and being ok with reporting or sharing them.

Starting to identify concerns 21.04.2021 28:21 ↓

We're talking about a few things that can be obstacles for addicts and families 

The Passion for what I do 19.04.2021 31:10 ↓

We're discussing what sort of things drive me, what possibly drives other addictions counselors or Recovery Coaches to do what they do, where does the passion come from. You will also get to know me a little better in this session.

The Trailer 17.04.2021 1:36 ↓

In this podcast I hope to be able to help those struggling with addiction and provide some insight and education for their families.