12: “Feel It To Heal It” Surviving A Breakup Without Using
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...
31 Mar 202325min
11: “12 Step Calls - Dos and Dont’s”
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 servi...
27 Mar 202314min
10: “Building A Strong Recovery Support System”
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 ...
25 Mar 202314min
9: “What is a Functioning Alcoholic or Addict?”
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 tho...
20 Mar 202315min
8: “The Mind Is A Liar” Messages of Hope by The Recovery Pod
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 awa...
17 Mar 202310min
7: “Addiction Is A Side Effect” Messages of Hope by The Recovery Pod
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, anxiet...
15 Mar 202314min
6: “Insanity in Recovery” Messages of Hope by The Recovery Pod
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, c...
13 Mar 202322min
5: “The Weight of Resistance” Messages of Hope by The Recovery Pod
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. M...
26 Feb 202324min
