The Recovery Pod - Messages of Hope

Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, mental health, anger, anxiety, depression, fear, control, or just about any behavior that has caused harm. We are a self improvement podcast of individual messages originated from The Recovery Pod - a podcast about addiction...

We are jumping from one attachment style to the next in this one! From anxious attachment to detached and distant, to the lovely sweet spot of security and peace. Check this out and see how defense mechanisms and core beliefs play a major role in moving through these attachment styles. Be sure to check out our main podcast The Recovery Pod where we will have our 100th episode dropping on our 3 yea...

What exactly is a parallel universe and do we live in one? The answer is YES and we are constantly shifting through them! Find out how I got to this bizarre realization and hear about the power of engaging in recovery. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, menta...

In this episode I speak about accepting a Higher Power’s will not only in regards to the present moment, but when reflecting on the past as well. Too often we look back with retrospective awareness and think “If I could go back and time I would do it different!” Which is an exercise in wanting to go back and take our will back. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found...

In this episode the topic of insecurities is heavy on my awareness, and the importance of recognizing these feelings as a means to stay sober and thriving in recovery.

Connection is the key to relationships, friendships and a relationship with Self and a Higher Power. We cannot live in disconnection, that’s what drugs led us to. I’m recovery we need to live fully and connected to be free! Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction,...

This is a concept I overlooked too long in my recovery. I’ve skimmed the surface and saw some of the benefits, but I’ve recently discovered by implementing it regularly that it is a powerful process that is detrimental to my serenity! If you have practices letting go, turning it over to a higher power and meditating to practice coming back to the present moment, try it and see the insanity does no...

I can’t drive!! I need to let go and surrender to WIN Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, mental health, anger, anxiety, depression, fear, control, or just about any behavior that has caused harm. We are a self improvement podcast of individual messages origin...

In this one I share about my vulnerable conversation with my ex, and finally allowed my emotions to express themselves authentically - even to myself. I share tips on how vulnerability and humility are important aspects of any relationship, and there are a lot of nuggets sprinkled into my personal story of vulnerability. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a will...

A little late for Easter, but the principles still apply; to holidays, weddings, family events and get togethers. Hope you can relate. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, mental health, anger, anxiety, depression, fear, control, or just about any behavior that...

Welcome to my continued saga of recovering from a long road of insanity! I appreciate you and Hope you keep coming back! Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, mental health, anger, anxiety, depression, fear, control, or just about any behavior that has caused ha...

In this episode I discuss my recent realization about karma and how it balances in the universe, how the ego interferes with it and ways we bypass our karma or seek others to find theirs. It’s quite the message. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, mental healt...

And by “God” I mean the higher power of your understanding. Whether it’s a traditional God, Jesus, the universe, life - whatever you believe is a source energy greater and more powerful than you and your own thoughts or sense of control. Because when you’re focused on being your own “god” you are 100% in what we call - ego. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a w...

Do you ever feel yourself drifting into the past or imagining a future that is stressful, hurtful, and brings intense panic or anxiety? Do you find yourself replaying old tapes and reliving emotions and traumas? Do you want the freedom of living just for today? Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. Peop...

This episode focuses on how we use so many different methods of escape, numbing and rush without drugs. These can lead to the same issues with craving, using, insanity and withdrawal. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, mental health, anger, anxiety, depressio...

In this episode I discuss the process of staying sober through a breakup and all the things we do to run, hide, numb, distract, and USE to not feel our feelings. But the only way to heal it is to FEEL it. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, mental health, ange...

In this episode we discuss the process of making 12 steps calls, which is helping out a fellow addict who is currently in a state of desperation and likely using at the time. These are important service opportunities which require a few guidelines to not only protect the recovering addict providing the service, but allowing for the best message to be received. Messages of Hope is a series of persp...

In this episode we discuss why it’s important to choose the right people to surround yourself with in recovery, and how to go about selecting these people. At the end of the day, some of us are still sick, and it’s important we learn how to discern who is and isn’t safe for us to allow to be close enough to influence us in these early stages when we’re most vulnerable getting sober. Messages of Ho...

In this episode we dissect the term “functioning addict” and really break down what this means when it’s said, what types of mental distortions go into having this perspective, and ways to reframe those thoughts into more realistic and helpful thoughts for recovery. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms....

In this episode, the concept of the mind telling us lies in the form of relapse thoughts is broken down from my personal experience. If you have ever suffered from this phenomena then you are well aware of the powerful effect it can have, and it’s extremely important we learn that these are the thoughts we must learn to observe and release to survive temporary perspective hijacks in recovery- from...

In this episode I discuss the concept of there being MUCH more to address in recovery than simply the use of substances. There are many things that lead us to the road of addiction; depression, anxiety, trauma, etc. and it’s important that we keep this in mind when entering recovery. Drug use is a secondary effect to a deeper issue. Listen in to another episode of The Recovery Pod Messages of Hope...

Insanity comes in many forms; relationships, thoughts, and active addiction. We can be sober and still live very heavy in insanity if we are not aware of ourselves in our recovery. For more content, check out The Recovery Pod podcast on all streaming platforms and leave a review if you find something useful. ❤️ Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to...

Why are we so stubborn and resistant to being shown a better way to live? Am I the only one? Listen in to hear about some reason why we resist and how it can deeply effect our efforts in recovery. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, mental health, anger, anxie...

This episode discussed ways to help friends and loved ones struggling with addiction. There are 3 C’s that are helpful to keep in mind when having these extremely important conversations. Join to find out what they are! Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, ment...

This episode is focused on the importance of communication in relationships and in general to live an authentic life you don’t feel a need to check out from. Messages of Hope is a series of perspectives for people who have found a willingness to seek solutions and live life of life’s terms. People who have struggled with addiction, mental health, anger, anxiety, depression, fear, control, or just...