Recovery Daily Podcast

In this episode, Rachel discusses that we can learn how to let go from childhood experiences. As adults, we are often encouraged to let go before we allow our feelings to process. We are told to suck it up, have thick skin, and get over it. Rachel suggests that the key is to feel it for as long as you need to, take care of your brain during that time, until its time to accept it.

People in recovery experience elevated stress, and stress is devastating for your brain. Rachel talks about ways to encourage a healthy brain to prepare you to better handle stress, feel a little less stress, and stimulate neuroplasticity. Share this episode with a friend!

In this episode, Rachel talks about primary and secondary emotions. She describes unhealthy coping mechanisms that she's resorted to in the past. She then shares about A.C.C.E.P.T.S. healthy coping skills. Note: Toward the end of the episode, Rachel experiences pain in her head and some challenges finding her words.

Mindfulness in recovery allows us to better enjoy the simpler things, observe our thoughts and feelings without being controlled by them, manage our relationships better, and spot the warning signs of unhealthy thinking. Rachel shares her experience practicing mindfulness, managing her mental chatter, and focusing on doing one thing at a time. If you enjoy this episode, share it with a friend!

In this special episode, Rachel shares about one of the most difficult times in her life. Remembering what it was like is a critical component of recovery, recommitting that she never wants to go back.

In this episode, Rachel shares some wisdom learned from her Outpatient Treatment Program (I.O.P.) that can be applied to your recovery program. Happy chemicals —dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins—can be released more often with some simple fun things added to your day. Thanks for listening!

Grieving good health comes with a profound awareness of what has been lost due to Rachel's stroke. Sometimes she feels like she'll never get past it. Rachel discusses continuing to adjust her sails toward acceptance and rehabilitation.

Our relationship with ourselves and our environment impact our relationships with others. Rachel talks about a simple equation (How am I feeling + Why am I feeling this way = What behavior my feeling prompts) that encourages self awareness so that we can avoid challenging our relationships. Rachel describes her feelings and behaviors throughout her stroke recovery.

We can all use an attitude adjustment sometimes. It's so easy to regret and wish things happened differently. Rachel talks about seeing beyond our narrative and limitations, and acknowledging that where you are is a part of your journey. Be kind to yourself.

In this upbeat episode, Rachel shares all the activities that are available to those in recovery. From flea market flipping furniture to running 5k's and painting with Bob Ross, life offers fellowship, creativity, and exercise for every stage of recovery. Click follow to join Rachel's recovery journey.

Rachel shares how today introduced challenges that required her to renew her efforts toward recovery. She talks about how often we fail to meet each moment in recovery with the same intensity we began. Just standing up began her momentum for the day toward a healthy mindset that includes both faith in her recovery program and the work.

In this episode, Rachel shares what depression has felt like for her over the years. She describes her battle with understanding where recovery stops and depression starts as she manages lack of energy and increases sleep for her healing brain. Learn what the missing link has been for fighting depression and how Rachel finds the courage to share her experience, strength, and hope even on bad days.

Rachel walks us through the steps she takes to forgive others and how to apply that to yourself. She shares how she's been about to forgive herself for being an active alcoholic while raise two children. Join Rachel's recovery journey by Following Recovery Daily Podcast on Spotify.

Rachel introduces the concept of having an action-based mindset rather than a victim mindset. By doing the work with discipline and commitment and making movements toward the next right thing, life won't just happen to you. If you like this episode share it with a friend and click follow!

Why do we remember bad memories more easily than good? Memories are linked to emotions. How long do you dwell on bad moments versus celebrating good times? Rachel challenges us to create snapshots with all of our senses to attach more emotions to good times, thus allowing them to live longer within our memories.

In this episode, Rachel shares how she manages overwhelming feelings by shifting her perspective to a viewpoint of observation. We have the choice to interact with a feeling or let it go. These are decisions we make minute by minute. Share this episode with a friend!

In today's episode Rachel shares about her experience attending stroke support groups for the first time. She talks through how she found fellowship in the vulnerability and experience, strength, and hope of other survivors. In addition, Rachel identifies how she's been working through the stages of processing trauma.

Growth requires us to get uncomfortable. Having the willingness to change converts inner conflict to serenity. Rachel talks about the ongoing awakening that occurs regardless of success and failure, pain and joy, etc. as long as the willingness to change remains.

In this episode, Rachel talks about how self-respect can be developed through having a strong sense of personal values, positive self-talk, consistency in what we say and what we do, and building boundaries.

Rachel shares about how the words of one therapist shifted her self-narrative to caring for inner child the way she cares for her children. Self-love is a personal journey but doesn't need to be done alone. Follow Recovery Daily Podcast to take the journey together.

What would your resume look like if you were applying for an entry level job of Human Being of Service to Others? How 'bout for the leadership role? Rachel talks about freedom of self through gaining a deeper interest in others. Follow the podcast to stay connected to Rachel's recovery journey.

Sleep is a critical part of living a healthy lifestyle. Rachel shares her sleeping habits that promote neuroplasticity, enabling her brain to build new connections between neurons.

In this episode, Rachel discusses how she practices meditation, and how removing thoughts and reflections that don't serve you add clarity to that which does. Follow the podcast to join Rachel's recovery journey.

As Rachel prepares for vision therapy tomorrow, she reminds us of the importance of not ignoring the unchangeable facts about our health. She had to stop looking inward for a solution and start looking outward.

Have you ever thought about how your misfortune has lead you to greater fortune. Rachel talks about how she practices gratitude with if-then statements.