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Season 3 Episode 8 12/11/2022 - SHAME Acronym   Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com     Get more insight from Andrea with her free resources: Heads Up Guidance Services’ Resource Page https://www.headsupsavannah.org/res...

Season 3 Episode 7 12/4/2022 - Eating Disorders with Mieke Kramer    Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com     Find Mieke Kramer here:  Solstice Point Counseling https://solsticepointcounseling.com 9124337829   Call to Ac...

Season 3 Episode 6 11/27/2022 - Rituals vs Routines Reboot    Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com     Get more insight from Andrea with her free resources: Heads Up Guidance Services’ Resource Page https://www.headsupsa...

Season 3 Episode 5 11/20/2022 - At the Table    Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com     Get more insight from Andrea with her free resources: Heads Up Guidance Services’ Resource Page https://www.headsupsavannah.org/res...

Season 3 Episode 4 11/13/2022 - Routines and Transitions   Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com     Get more insight from Andrea with her free resources: Heads Up Guidance Services’ Resource Page https://www.headsupsavan...

Season 3 Episode 03 11/6/2022 - What is a Functional Adult Interview w/ Leslie Rawlings   Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com     Resources from the episode:  Pia Mellody https://www.piamellody.com   Facing Codependency...

Season 3 Episode 2 10/30/2022 - Self is not a 4 letter word   Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com     Get more insight from Andrea with her free resources: Heads Up Guidance Services’ Resource Page https://www.headsupsa...

Season 3 Episode 1 10/23/2022 - 3 Inevitable As of Early Recovery   Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com     Get more insight from Andrea with her free resources: Heads Up Guidance Services’ Resource Page https://www.hea...

Follow us on Instagram for all updates: https://www.instagram.com/directimpactwithandreaepting/     Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com     Get more insight from Andrea with her free resources: Heads Up Guidance Service...

Direct Impact, join us as we discuss what Body Betrayal is.  In this episode, we discuss the losses faced with body betrayal and how we relate to our bodies. Andrea discusses how we can grieve the loss(es) that company body betrayal, and she also shares her personal story of facing Body Betrayal. She shares the physical, emotional, and mental difficulties she faced during this period of her life. ...

Season 2 Episode 16 7/24 (re-airs 10/2):Rewriting Your Story - Becoming your own hero   Episode Summary  It takes bravery to engage in questioning the stories and experiences shown to us throughout our childhoods. Today we will discuss the power and purpose of re-authoring our own narratives.    Episode Highlights:  There is power and purpose in re-authoring our childhood narrative.  Where did the...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist   Season 2 Episode 11 Airs 6/26/22 (Re-Airs 9/24/2022): Boundaries Episode Summary  Direct Impact Nation, let’s discuss the importance of boundaries…..boundaries are the rules and limits we set for ourselves within relationships. Where do you start? How do you set them? How do...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist   Season 2 Episode 27 Air Date: 9/22/22 Episode Title: Season 2 Behind the Scenes/Meet the Team Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast- Powered by Lightning in a Bottle (LIAB)   To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com and ww...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist   Season 2 Episode 26 9/18: Mind Tricks pt 2   Episode Summary  Welcome back everyone - Let’s continue down our list of mind tricks to use when we find ourselves disregulated or leaning into old, unwanted behaviors.   Episode Highlights:   Opposite action - Doing the opposite...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist   Season 2 Episode 25 9/11: Mind Tricks pt1   Episode Summary  When feeling disregulated, we may find ourselves considering old unwanted behaviors. Let’s talk about the mind tricks we can play on ourselves to stop our following through. Join us next week for part two, and five...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist   Season 2 Episode 24 9/7: Alexithymia    Episode Summary  Alexithymia: A personality trait characterized by being unable to recognize or notice feelings as well as being unable to communicate them.    Episode Highlights:  Earlier in the season, we discussed how our feelings a...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist   Season 2 Episode 23 9/4: Why I do What I do When I don't Want to do it Episode Summary  Let’s talk about why we engage in damaging behaviors, the ones we are aware of and want to stop but just can’t seem to.   Episode Highlights:   My heart and soul says no Aware of damage a...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist Episode Summary  Our passions sometimes give purposes to our pasts . Direct Impact Nation, join us as we welcome Kiersten Graham, a trauma informed yoga teacher. Kiersten explains the importance of the mind and body connection and seeks to provide a safe space for individuals...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist     Episode Summary  Join Andrea, as she answers a question that directly impacts listeners in this mini-episode. “When do you know that someone is ready for recovery?” Andrea covers the stages individuals go through from a clinical perspective, as they begin their recovery jo...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist Season 2 Episode 20 Episode Summary Direct Impact Nation, this week Andrea explains the struggles individuals face in the early stages of recovery. Andrea highlights the effects of withdrawal and reveals the importance of accountability and boundaries during this time. Join us...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist   Season #2 Episode #19 Rituals and Routines Air Date: 8/7/2022   Episode Summary    Direct Impact Nation, this week Andrea explores the importance of rituals, routines, daily practices and hangups. We are creatures of habit. We create neural pathways based on practices, healt...

Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Licensed Professional Counselor, Masters Addiction Counselor, and Certified Sex Therapist   Season 2 Episode 18  “Stinking Thinking” Bonus Episode - Airs on 08/03   Episode Summary:  Direct Impact Nation, join Andrea as we become mindful of our stinking thinking and the addict voice. Let's dive into those negative cognitions that fuel our stinking thinking so that...

Hello Direct Impact Nation! Meet one of our very own volunteers and founder of the Amped Up Sports Recreation League in Savannah, Javares "JAHA" Taylor. Today the conversation is about overcoming our past traumas and turning them into experiences that push us forward. JAVARES "JAHA" TAYLOR (JT) - Amped Up Sports Recreational Leaugue www.facebook.com/groups/ampdupsports Episode Highlights: Commitme...

Greetings Direct Impact Nation. Listen in while Andrea Epting covers the important topic of Rewriting your Story. Direct Impact with Andrea Epting Podcast - Powered by Lighting in a Bottle (LlAB) To join the discussion and be part of our online community visit www.directimpactmedia.com or email Andrea at directimpactae@gmail.com Get more insight from Andrea with her free resources: Heads Up Guidan...

We previously broke down how to set boundaries in episode 11, let's take it back a step and talk about when and why... Episode Highlights: 1. Ingredients of a boundary: Clear, Assertive, Relevant, Explicit 2. When to set boundaries - when repeated interactions result in negative emotions (being unloveable, resentful, defeated, guilty, taken advantage of) - Leave you feeling dysregulated - outside...