Bookends of Recovery
Addiction recovery | Clean 30+ yrs | Life Coach
Episodes
15 episodes
Handling Triggers: Holiday Edition
The holidays are right around the corner—like days away. For some of us, holidays are a great opportunity to connect with loved ones, whether family, friends, or both. For others, it means navigating being around people and situations that t...
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32:10
Combat Negative Thinking & Three Circles
We can rewire them toward positive thinking, emotions, and behaviors. The more we push our brains in that direction, the more they will go that way on their own. Learn how with my Meet It, Greet It, Transform It technique. Then learn about t...
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Episode 13
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23:00
Managing Triggers
Learning how to identify and then manage our triggers is one of the most important part our journeys toward a healthy lifestyle. Today I talk about: What they are, how to avoid them, and how to manage them. Partner this podcast with
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Episode 12
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33:04
SETBACK PREVENTION PLAN
I’ll share about taking a more preemptive way of thinking by implementing a Setback Prevention Plan. This plan is designed to help you have a proactive approach toward your recovery versus a reactive one. This is a great way to handle challe...
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Episode 11
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45:51
Steps to Take After A Setback
For most people, setbacks are a part of the addiction recovery journey. That doesn't mean every single person will experience them, but many will. When they happen, the important thing to do is pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and learn ...
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Episode 10
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33:20
Drop The Rock
What ripple effect would you like to make in the world? Your recovery and healing changes your life and those around you.
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Episode 9
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23:07
FOO: Family of Origin
How many of us have wondered why we struggle to connect with people or communicate effectively or why maintaining healthy relationships is challenging?
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Episode 8
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34:26
My Partner’s An Addict: Should I Stay?
The easiest answer is, “That’s a very personal decision, and no one can or should make it but you.” I prefer to remain neutral because it truly is a personal decision that only you can make for yourself. But, what you can do is be educated abou...
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Episode 7
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43:18
What Does A Healthy Recovery Look Like?
Learn about the signs of a healthy recovery and about a cool check-in conversation.
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Episode 10
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44:28
Journaling Is Cathartic
Learn about expressive, free-writing, and gratitude journaling. Journaling is a great way to work through your day, clear out your mind, and attain gratitude.
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Episode 5
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16:57
Thoughts On Trial
This exercise makes you stop, think, and pull out the puzzle pieces of your thoughts or situations and examine them, then challenge them. Perfect for working through urges, negative thoughts, and triggers.
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Episode 4
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18:01
Recovery and Healing Toolkit
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 con...
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Episode 2
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24:25
Your Happy Place & Guided Imagery
I’ll help you create A Mental Happy Place and walk you through Guided Imagery. Learn more
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Episode 3
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18:17
Ways to Achieve Emotional Sobriety
I start my podcast off with one of my favorite recovery topics: emotional sobriety. Emotional sobriety is the ability to feel all our emotions, the good and the bad, and then process the feelings. When we're emotionally sober, we can let thi...
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Episode 1
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