Worth Recovery

During the Worth Recovery event, "Engaged In The Struggle", in Seattle, Washington, Amy sat with Maureen as they discussed their recovery journeys.  Staying engaged in the struggle is not the easy option.  Maureen tells us about some of the struggles she has dealt with during recovery and some of the strategies she has used to stay engaged.  This interview was recorded live as Amy and Maureen pres...

In the continuation of the episodes on Step 8, Amy discusses the principles she learned from actually working this step in her life.  Throughout the process of becoming willing to make amends, many internal shifts have to happen.  Listen to Amy discuss the difference between Ownership and Responsible Ownership.

During the Worth Recovery event, "Engaged In The Struggle", in Seattle, Washington, Amy sat with Maureen as they discussed their recovery journeys.  Staying engaged in the struggle is not the easy option.  Maureen tells us about some of the struggles she has dealt with during recovery and some of the strategies she has used to stay engaged.  This interview was recorded live as Amy and Maureen pres...

Step 8 has many principles for us to learn, but they aren't always obvious from the beginning.  Approaching this step different from she has in the past, Amy begins the discussion on Step 8 with understanding how we work it in our lives.  She then shares the three principles she learned FROM working this step, even when she didn't want to.  The next three episodes in the 12-step series will discus...

In the conclusion of an interview with Staci Sprout, Amy discusses shame, therapy, recovered memory and Staci shares her final message to women in recovery everywhere.  Links to Staci's book, website, and newsletter can be found at www.worthrecovery.com.  

In the continuation of the discussion about the 12 steps of recovery, and the conclusion of the discussion on Step 7, Amy offers three methods for working this step in our lives.  It is important we ask, reflect, and act in order to really see the positive changes that can come in our lives as part of Step 7.  

In part two of three, Amy interviews Staci Sprout , author of Naked In Public , her memoir of her sex addiction and recovery.  Listen to Staci talk about the process of writing her book, her experience in recovery and her current work as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.

As we dive deep into Step 7, Amy analyzes the words of this step.  What does it look like to live in humility?  What exactly does the word Remove mean and how does it apply to my life in Step 7?  As we begin to see ourselves rightly, next to our higher power, we become ready to ask for help as we work to remove our character defects.

In part one of three, Amy interviews Staci Sprout , author of Naked In Public , her memoir of her sex addiction and recovery.  Listen to Staci talk about the process of writing her book, her experience in recovery and her current work as a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist.

In the conclusion of the discussion on Step 6, Amy provides two examples of how to work this step in our lives.  Remember - it works when we work it!  We can't just talk about our character defects being removed, we have to actually do something about it!

In the concluding episode of the series about Amy's 5 year anniversary in recovery, she discusses the 5 top things she has learned in these last 5 years.  Listen to her discuss vocabulary, needs, boundaries, acceptance and living in the gray area.  What lessons have you learned in recovery so far?  Comment below or join us on Facebook!

Continuing with the series on Step 6 of the 12 Steps of Recovery, Amy discuses what it means to be entirely ready.  Step 6 reads: Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character.  In Episode 051, defects of character were discussed.  Now, in episode 053, Amy discusses the willingness needed to be ready for God to remove these character defects.

In the second episode of this three part series, Amy reflects about her five years of recovery.  With Dr. Aaron Glade, her first therapist in recovery, she reflects on some of the success and struggle moments in those first few years.  They talk about what makes a good fit between a therapist and a client, and how you can judge whether your therapy relationship is working.  Dr. Glade is available...

In the continuation of the series on the 12-steps of recovery, Amy discusses Step 6:  Were entirely ready to have God remove these defects of character.  Behind every character defect is a character asset.  Amy talks about how our strengths, either overdone or underdone, create these character defects and how we need to create a vision of what it is we want to be.  

In this celebratory episode, Amy reflects on the lessons she has learned from being in recovery for 5 years!  FIVE YEARS!  With special guest, Dr. Aaron C. Glade, Amy's first therapist in recovery, she discusses those first few months of therapy and what it is like to begin recovery. 

In the continuation of the deep dive into the 12 steps of recovery, Amy concludes her discussion on Step 5 with "It Works When I Work It!"  In this episode, Amy provides concrete actions that she completed to work Step 5 in her life and shares some of the changes that resulted because of her work.  It really does work when we work it!

In the conclusion of the two-part series on BIG emotions, Amy continues her discussion with special guest Jon Taylor, LCSW, CSAT, CMAT, . Learn concrete techniques and strategies to help you work through the BIG emotions that come when we stop acting out our addiction. Take the two-week emotion identification challenge by downloading the worksheet at the Worth Recovery Website .

We've learned that self-assessment isn't enough and we must share and admit the exact nature of our wrongs with other people in Step 5.  Who are these people we share with?  Listen to Amy discuss the three people we must admit to and how it helps us move forward in our recovery with this continuation of the deep dive into the steps of recovery. 

In response to listener questions, and with special guest, Jon Taylor, LCSW, CSAT, CMAT, , Amy discusses the BIG emotions that flood our lives after we stop acting out our addiction.  Why are they there, How do we recognize them, and How do they manifest, are the topics of part one of this important series. 

What is the difference between admitting I was wrong, and admitting the exact nature of my wrongs?  Though the difference is subtle, it makes the difference in stopping our behavior and changing the way we interact with others.  When we can dig deep and find the exact nature of our wrong, we understand the motive and character defects that we are acting on.  This understanding helps us find more c...

In the continuation of the Slips and Falls episode, Amy discusses how we recovery from a slip.  What do we do when we blow past the trigger and find ourselves in the current of the riverbed.  How can we slow the river down and find a way out?  We create space for a slip autopsy.  Learn what that is by listening now!  The worksheet referenced can be downloaded at www.worthrecovery.com. 

So you've finished your moral inventory from step 4.  You're obsessed and consumed with what you have done in the past, how you have felt and the harms that you've caused. Now what do you do?  Amy describes the dark thinking that Step 4 had brought and the relief she found in working Step 5.  Reflection is the key!

In order to change your thinking and really stay sober - you have to change your neural pathways. What are neural pathways and how do you change them? That is exactly what Amy will discuss in this episode about how to stop triggers from turning into slips and slips into falls.

In this final episode in the deep dive into Step 4, Amy gives ideas to enhance the traditional AA method of working Step 4 and also discusses the payoff we receive.  It works when we work it!

Do you have a pack?  A pack that stands with you to fight your battles with addiction?  Listen to Amy discuss why you need a pack and give you some questions to evaluate the healthy qualities of your own pack.