Boy Problems Podcast

Is being too independent a bad thing? Oftentimes, when you're dealing with a loved one in active addiction, all of the responsibilities fall on one person. When Jessica and Shannon's partners were out of their homes they had to take on everything. Katie was responsible for managing the household budget, chores and taking care of their newborn baby while Kemmon was away at meetings 6 days a week. &...

Today we have a husband and wife duo who both have found a path to recovery. Kelsey and Johnathan Autry share their story about drug use, rehab, recovery, family history of addiction, their relationship and parenting. When Kelsey went into rehab, Jonathan raised their two young children while she was away for 3 months. He also shares about the struggles of raising two kids while Kelsey was in acti...

Like millions of people around the world, Jay and Shannon have been watching season 2 of “Euphoria”, an HBO series that follows a group of high school students through their experiences of identity, trauma, friendship, love, and sex. The main character, Rue (played by Zendaya), struggles with addiction, and Shannon and Jay are discussing this on the podcast today. The conversation was recorded bef...

Have you ever DREAD a conversation you have to have with someone? Unfortunately those conversations seem to happen often when a loved one is dealing with substance use disorder. Today's episode was inspired by an uncomfortable conversation Katie had to have with Jessica and Shannon recently. Listen in as we chat about some of those conversations we've had with families and loved ones and refl...

Our dear friends, Dr. Greer and Angie, from the Bowen Recovery Center join us today to share their wisdom on Medicines for Addiction Treatment (MATs), specifically Methadone. There’s so much we didn’t know (and frankly, misjudged) about some of these medications. We’re always trying to stay educated, inclusive and at the end of the day help others keep their loved ones alive. Listen in to learn mo...

Have you searched your loved ones phone, computer or other personal belongings to find evidence they are lying or using? Well, if you have, you aren’t alone. On this episode of Boy Problems Podcast we share our journey with being a detective in our relationships, where this drive comes from for us and how it makes us feel. Topics also discussed: Boundaries Relationships Addiction Trust Love Follow...

Happy New Year! Today, we chat about how the holidays went for us and reflect on how they've compared to past years. We're hopeful for 2022 and grateful you're joining us along this wild ride! Topics also discussed: Boundaries Relationships Addiction Trust Love Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @boyproblemspod Additional Resources: Co-Dependents Anonymous...

As we head into Christmas and the New Year, we realize many families may be seeking treatment for a love one post-holidays. You may know about in-patient and out-patient programs, but what if that’s not an option for your loved one? Or where can your loved one go when they leave treatment but can’t come back home? That’s why we’re re-releasing this episode on recovery houses. We speak with Elliott...

We have a special guest today! One of our favorites, Jay, is back to chat with us about trauma and PTSD. Jay is a licensed addiction therapist and a frequent guest of our show. We’re so excited to share this wonderful conversation with you! Topics also discussed: PTSD Trauma Boundaries Relationships Addiction Trust Love Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @...

On today’s episode Jessica spills the tea on how she felt during her convo with Casey in episode 61 while Shannon and Katie ask their burning questions. Listen in to hear Jessica share more about being angry, how she’s deciding how to move forward and her perspective on relapse in her relationship. Topics also discussed: Relapse Boundaries Relationships Addiction Trust Love Follow us at: Instagram...

Today is a special episode with Jessica and Casey. Listen in as they discuss a recent relapse and how they’re dealing with it. We hope this episode serves as an example of what recovery (and relapse) can look like in a relationship - spoiler alert - it’s not perfect! Topics also discussed: Mental Health Relationships Addiction Trust Love Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobsp...

We are so excited for Dr. Emily Jamea to join us today as we discuss intimacy during addiction and throughout recovery. How do we navigate rebuilding relationships with someone who has broken our trust? How do we become intimate with ourselves? Listen in as Dr. Emily shares tips on the types of hurdles we may encounter in our relationship with our recovering loved one. Topics also discussed: Sex I...

Earning back trust starts small. When her husband was starting his recovery, she couldn't trust his words or actions so she relied on concrete examples of the truth: receipts. This physical proof that he was keeping his word was the foundation of earning back that trust. Katie will talk about her relationship with her husband, how the trust was broken in their relationship and give...

It’s been awhile since Katie, Jessica and Shannon spent time catching up. During their conversation a common thread emerges - control, or the absence of it. Listen in to hear how this common theme has been presented in each of our hosts' latest happenings. Topics also discussed: Control Addictive Mindset Recovery Trust Personal Growth Navigating Relationships Boundaries Personal Journey Addiction...

Lizzie is back! Listen in to hear how things have been going for her and Drew. She also answers some questions from our audience. Enjoy! Topics also discussed: Recovery Infidelity Trust Personal Growth Self-care Personal Journey Addiction Hope Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @boyproblemspod

Join us as we talk to Overdose Lifeline Founder and Executive Director, Justin Phillips. Motivated by her son’s death from an overdose she formed Overdose Lifeline to provide resources she felt were missing while assisting her son through his substance abuse disorder diagnosis. Years later Overdose Lifeline provides critical services and education tools for loved ones and medical professionals wan...

We’re so excited for you to hear from our guest, Angie from Our Story Their Addiction. Angie speaks for the first time about her experience with infidelity during her spouse’s addiction and how she navigates relationships now. She’s a joy and we’re grateful we got to chat with her! Topics also discussed: Recovery Infidelity Trust Personal Growth Self-care Personal Journey Addiction Hope Follow us...

Today we welcome Mrs. L from @addictionmakesthree. We’re so excited to share her story with you - she’s one of us and has created a safe, encouraging and honest community through her instagram. Listen in to meet Mrs. L! Topics also discussed: Recovery Personal Growth Self-care Personal Journey Addiction Hope Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @boyproblemsp...

Today Jessica shares about Casey being California Sober and what that means for them. Also, the girls announce they're starting a virtual support group! Listen in to hear the latest.   Topics also discussed:  Recovery  Personal Growth  Anonymity  Self-care  Personal Journey  Addiction  Hope Additional resources https://www.confidentialrecovery.com/blog/is-it...

TODAY IS A BIG DAY! And, it’s been a long time coming. It’s been almost two years since the girls started this podcast as Alex, Elise and Liz.  A lot has changed. A lot of growth has taken place and today they’ve decided to strip away the anonymity and share their real names and their faces with you. Listen in as they discuss how they came to this decision and what they hope for the podcast moving...

Meet Steve's Mom! Annette is the daughter, sister and mother of people struggling with Substance Use Disorder. Listen in as she talks about her the disease that runs through her family and shares why she hasn't told anyone about Steve's recovery. Topics also discussed: Families in recovery. Addiction Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @boyproblemspod Addit...

Dr. Zoe Shaw joins the girls today to share her wisdom on self-care, codependency, boundaries and so much more. She’s a therapist turned author, podcaster and life coach that focuses on helping women redefine themselves. She’s a delight and we can’t wait for you to hear more from her! Topics also discussed: Boundaries Codependency Self-Care Recovery Intuition Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemsp...

Meet Sarah Weston, a licensed alcohol and drug counselor at the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. She has a long history in working in the addiction space and a special interest in working with young adults, women and families. Sarah shares some insights on how to find a treatment center and what to expect as you navigate seeking recovery for the first time. Topics also discussed: Recovery Centers R...

Today we discuss how the stigma of addiction prevents us from sharing our stories with those closest to us. And, how this leads to the feeling of isolation that typically comes with navigating substance abuse recovery. We hope this episode helps you navigate this conversation with the people in your support network or at the very least reassures you that you. are. not. alone. Send this to someone...

On today’s episode we speak to Dr. Whitman, a dentist and advocate for the safe use of narcotics in medical practices. With him we get a glimpse into ways to ensure proper pain management with patients seeking dental care in recovery. This episode will help those of us supporting our loved ones through recovery learn more about how to advocate for treatment that meets the unique challenges of reco...