Bookends of Recovery: Addiction, Betrayal Trauma & Healing

I'll ask thought-provoking questions in this episode to help you think things through. Not all couples can make it through addiction, and that’s understandable. It’s no one’s fault. The critical thing to remember is to take care of yourself and your needs and only stay together if you’re both in a healthy recovery and can maintain hope that things can improve. It’s not fixed overnight or cure...

This insightful podcast is for those struggling and their loved ones. Learn the signs of a healthy recovery and a cool check-in tool. Recovery and healing are unique journeys, often marked by emotional and physical setbacks. They aren’t linear, with peaks and valleys that shape growth. The person struggling defines what sobriety looks like for them. I described mine in the Three Circles post . It...

Learn about expressive, free-writing, and gratitude journaling. Journaling is a great way to work through your day, clear your mind, and attain gratitude. It's a perfect tool to add to your recovery and healing toolkit. If you have any questions, please let me know .  Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for t...

This exercise is perfect for working through urges, negative thoughts, and triggers. It helps you slow down, pull apart the puzzle pieces of your thoughts or situations, and then challenge them. I’ve also included a worksheet on my website to make it easy to follow. ETA: I’m not a professional podcaster. Bookends of Recovery is a passion project for me. So, apologies in advance for any rough sound...

A recovery and healing toolkit is perfect for those challenging, anxiety-producing moments when you feel like things are getting out of your control. It’s a place to mentally and physically store the tools you’ve picked up along the way. It consists of three areas: a mindfulness exercise, creating a go-bag, and having an awareness of your body. I’ll go over each one in detail. For more information...

Addiction Recovery: Coping Mechanisms. The stress and triggers can feel overwhelming. I’ll help you create A Mental Happy Place and walk you through Guided Imagery. Learn more   If you have any questions, please let me know .  Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a traine...

I start my podcast off with one of my favorite recovery topics: emotional sobriety. Emotional sobriety is the ability to feel all our emotions, both the good and the bad, and then process them. When we're emotionally sober, we can let things go, remain calm even in chaotic times, avoid substituting one unhealthy behavior for another, and find gratitude even in challenging moments. If you have...