Recovery Daily Podcast

What do you do when nobody is watching? Do you practice the same self-discipline, or do you give in to temptations. In this episode, Rachel talks about the clear difference between self-discipline and will power. One feels good and is rewarding, while the other is simply denying ourselves of things that feel good so that we feel bad. Follow  Recovery Daily Podcast. Visit   recoverydailypodcast.com...

Why is it so hard to say no? Feelings of guilt, anxiety, self-doubt, and discomfort can make it difficult to practice self-care by saying no. In this episode, Rachel shares a library of "no's" to keep in your back pocket as well as the benefits of practicing saying no. Our favorite "no" response is from Sheldon on Big Bang Theory when he says, Sheldon:  "I've been...

In this episode, Rachel elaborates on a pivotal moment in her life when she was looking in the mirror in the middle of the night and saw only an empty shell. She has since practiced looking in the mirror over the years to reflect on what she sees and how her image has transformed through recovery. Follow  Recovery Daily Podcast. Visit   recoverydailypodcast.com .

There are so many ideas and suggestions for how people can reach their greatest potential. Standard suggestions include having a routing, having a growth mindset, getting out of the all-or-nothing trap, learning to be disciplined, and so much more. In this episode, Rachel digs deeper into analyzing how we meet failures, obstacles, and pain. She compares this idea of cleaning out her "dark pla...

In sobriety we have sponsors, someone that acts as a guide to help us on our way through living a happy, joyous, and free life. What about when you aren't a recovering alcoholic. Don't we all need a head cheerleader or mentor? In this episode, Rachel shares her experience with having a sponsor and being a sponsor. She talks about how various people in her life are providing support, and po...

Do people change? Rachel was adamant that the answer was an emphatic "NO" until she proved herself wrong as she found herself changing throughout recovery. The change began with the first communication to another person that she needed help. The more she communicated, the more she was watching others accept her for who she is. Through attending professional addiction therapy, group thera...

Many illnesses and conditions can cause brain fog, although its unknown what is actually happening in the brain. Rachel shares her research on Post Stroke Acute Dysexecutive Syndrome (PSADES). Coincidentally, recovering alcoholics also most often suffer from brief periods of post-acute withdrawal symptoms, or brain fog. Listen to this episode to learn more about what brain fog is, major symptoms o...

Baking can have some major benefits to individuals in recovery. It exercises all brain functions: cognitive, motor, emotional, and sensory. Learn the benefits of baking in this episode, which include getting those happy chemicals we love so much! Rachel shares her experience with brain fog. She's recognized today that her physical and cognitive energy appears to deplete at the same rate. Altho...

With a shift in mindset due to the step of her sobriety program Rachel shares how grateful she is for all the pain she has endured throughout her life that led her to where she is today. Nobody knows the demons each of us carry and why some people are hurtful, but there is change and growth that can be extracted from those experiences. Often the more difficult the challenge, the more transformatio...

In this episode, Rachel discusses the difference between shame and guilt. She expands further to talk about how we can remove shame from our lives and reduce our vulnerability to shame. Follow  Recovery Daily Podcast. Visit   recoverydailypodcast.com .

Building a stable foundation in recovery is important in that it removes as much uncertainty as possible. You can do this by building a routine, extending your network, managing medication, receiving therapy, and setting boundaries. Boundaries teach the people around us how to have a relationship with us while we are in recovery. It helps them understand and protect your recovery. Its up to us to...

We all learn from each other how to be more resilient, even when we might not realize it. By watching one another respond and cope to crisis' and by helping others we develop our own sense of connection and competency. Even by simply listening to someone else gives us more confidence facing our own challenges. It is only through communication and nurturing relationships that we gain new perspe...

Rachel admits that although she strives for being kind and loving, she's got a hell of an ego. In this episode, she talks about how to take responsibility for our behavior, sacrifice our pride, pause, and respond instead of react. The book Rachel references is Drop The Rock . Follow  Recovery Daily Podcast. Visit   recoverydailypodcast.com .

Rachel discusses the key to managing irrational thoughts. Theses thoughts fall into one of five categories. Once we are able to recognize the thought and what category it falls in to, we put in a little work: replace the irrational thought, acknowledge that you are unhappy (or pissed), bring it back to the facts of the situation, and identify any action you can take. Give this episode a listen and...

The all-too-familiar uncertainty from waiting for medical tests results can leave stroke survivors with days full of questions and uncertainty. That uncertainty can lead to anxiety, overwhelming feelings, and racing thoughts. In this episode, Rachel provides grounding techniques that keep our body and mind connected. These grounding techniques can be used to lessen distressing thoughts and feeling...

Trauma effects us both physically and emotionally. In recovery, the progress of each impacts the another. Rachel discusses the importance of accepting her stroke as it occurred, both physically and emotionally. She recognizes the changing narrative experienced over time depending on how she feels physically. Rachel asserts that recovery and growth can occur if we recognize our fears and sadness on...

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled program! Today's episode is about putting your recovery first. Rachel draws similarities between the daily inventory required in sobriety and daily recommitment to stroke recovery. She is reminded that pain is the touchstone of all progress and it is important to focus on doing today what will make for a better tomorrow for our recovery. By remaining pre...

Enjoy Recovery Daily Podcast's Brain Meditation episode series. You will be guided through a mindfulness-based meditation focused on healing our brains using the power of visualization. This third meditation episode is part of the 7-day brain meditation challenge. Join Rachel's journey by setting aside 15 minutes each day to to cultivate our well-being, build mental resiliency, and physica...

Enjoy Recovery Daily Podcast 's special Brain Meditation episode. You will be guided through a mindfulness-based meditation focused on healing using the power of visualization. This episode marks the start of the 7-day brain meditation challenge. Join Rachel's journey by setting aside 15 minutes each day to to cultivate our well-being, build mental resiliency, and physical resiliency. Shar...

Meditation has evidence of changing the pattern of brain activity with relation to attention, empathy, emotion, compassion, and stress reduction. This means our well-being can be cultivated! In this episode, Rachel invites you to join her on a 7-Day Brain Meditation Challenge . Tomorrow she will post the "Brain Meditation" that uses the power of visualization to heal our brains . To invi...

In this last episode of the four part series, Rachel explains that at the point of starting recovery, both in sobriety and for her stroke, she recognized that the first four levels of Maslow's heirarchy of needs weren't being met (physical, safety, love, and esteem.) This is where depression is born and in many cases is the difference between life and death as the patient must recognize th...

Maslow's heirarchy of needs has been related to sobriety programs over the years. Rachel takes a look at how it aligns with her own sobriety experience and post-stroke recovery. She has found great benefit this time around from relying on the experience, strength, and hope she found in the 12 step program. If you like this episode, please share and follow the  Recovery Daily Podcast . Visit  h...

Today Rachel poses the question, "what motivates you to get out of bed in the morning?" As an adult, we often need to meet our own basic needs and when entering into recovery, this decision can be the difference between life and death. Only by starting at meeting her basic needs, as in Maslow's heirarchy of needs, can Rachel realize her full potential as stroke survivor with neurolog...

Have you heard of "A Theory of Human Motivation" or Maslow's hierarchy of needs ? This is the inspiration behind Rachel's new recovery daily schedule. By first ensuring she satisfies lower level basic needs (food, sleep, therapy, exercise, and meditation) before progressing on to meeting higher level growth needs (podcast, Apple Voiceover training, and independent activities), sh...

Rachel comes clean that she had a bad day and needs to change her way of life, putting stroke recovery first like she does sobriety. Feeling discouraged, overwhelmed, and sad, Rachel fears rehabilitation won't work or is so slow its unnoticeable. With a new found commitment, she applies what she's learned in sobriety to cope with the changes ahead of her today. Join Rachel's Recovery D...