최고 Courage To Change 팟캐스트 (2024)

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Season 5 Wrap - New Year's Extravaganza 27:29

4M ago27:29

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As we bid farewell to Season 5 of The Courage to Change, join Ashley and Producer Scott as they ring in the new year. Get ready for a New Year's rap, Jamaican Merlins, The Courage to Change Awards, glimpses into 2024 dreams, and a New Year's party that doesn't require you to leave your house. Put on your finest attire and stop by our place as we cl…

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216. Going Public After 15 Years Of Sobriety With Hilary Phelps 1:00:07

4M ago1:00:07

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Hilary Phelps was an overachiever from the beginning. She was a straight “A” student and the fastest swimmer in the country for her age group, until the age of 14, when she took her first sip of alcohol. From that moment, she was hooked and spent the next 15-years drinking, and feeling empty, lost, and hopeless. At 29, Hilary checked herself into r…

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215. Grammy Winner On Recovery and Helping Musicians With Brendan Berry 58:19

4M ago58:19

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Brendan Berry grew up feeling uncomfortable in his body. Anxiety and suicidal thoughts came early and he found himself in many situations where he felt like an outsider. He excelled in sports, but even that seemed to take him away from his peers as his skills meant he was asked to play at higher levels with older kids. When hazing in sports began, …

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Q+A I’m So Burnt Out With My Addicted Loved One 19:31

4M ago19:31

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In this Q and A episode of The Courage to Change, we address the overwhelming sentiment many caregivers face: "I'm So Burnt Out With My Addicted Loved One." Ashley explores practical strategies to foster hope, set healthy boundaries, and maintain resilience while supporting someone through addiction. Tune in to learn about: Hope Without Expectation…

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214. Criminal Convictions To College Professor With Ashley Potts 1:05:04

4M ago1:05:04

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Ashley Potts grew up in a household where Substance Use Disorder. Violence, incarceration and trauma were regular occurrences. She felt a deep desire to be loved but the environment meant that love was hard to come by. And eventually her addicted mother left her a note telling her that she was going to get the car fixed; Ashley didn’t see her again…

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213. LA Based Actor On Getting Sober Without 12 Step With Cait Madry 58:43

5M ago58:43

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Cait Madry found her sobriety in a slightly different way than most. Growing up she had an addicted parent and felt like they were villainized when their addiction was revealed. Later in life, that affected how she was willing to view her own addiction. Growing up, she wanted to prove that she could be different from her addicted parent. Her hope w…

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Q+A What Made The Last Time I Drank Different? 20:35

5M ago20:35

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In the latest episode of The Courage to Change, we unravel the intricate layers of addiction recovery by exploring a pivotal question: "What made the last time I drank different?" Join Ashley as she shares a firsthand account, backed by professional insights, shedding light on the unique dynamics that make this recovery attempt stand out from the r…

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212. Recovering Out Loud In Corporate America With Marin Nelson 1:04:51

5M ago1:04:51

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Marin Nelson loved drinking from the moment she began. It was an immediate connection that she’d been searching for. Early on she found herself having panic attacks and being stuck in the destructive cycles of use. She began searching for all kinds of cures for her health concerns. She became a Vegan. She tried volunteering. She tried new groups an…

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211. Hospice Nurse Julie On Sobriety After 20 Years Of Drinking and Using 1:00:54

5M ago1:00:54

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Hospice Nurse Julie McFadden grew up in a normal 80s childhood, but obsessive thoughts plagued her from a young age. The people around her constantly asked “why can’t you relax?” And she immediately internalized the idea that there was something wrong with her. At 13, she found alcohol and the thoughts would go away. It became her first tool to man…

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Q+A What If I Don't Want To Go To AA? 16:16

5M ago16:16

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In this Q+A episode of The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast, we delve into the question many individuals ask themselves on their recovery journey: "What if I don't want to go to AA?". Host Ashley Loeb Blassingame shares insights on how to help you navigate alternative paths to recovery. Tune in to learn about: Understanding Resistance: Uncover…

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210. Prosecuting A Predatory Teacher And Heroin Recovery With Rebecca Britt 1:07:27

5M ago1:07:27

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Rebecca Britt was a bright light when she was a child. That light slowly faded in a home life that constantly told her to shut up and sit down. She learned to be silent. She was silent when her brother introduced her to pot at 10 and she was also silent when her older brother’s friend began leaving her notes at age 12. She felt special that someone…

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209. Mafia Boss' Daughter On Healing After A Life Of Secrets and Lies With Rita Gigante 59:03

6M ago59:03

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Rita Gigante grew up in a world swirling with secrets, lies, and multiple sins. Her father, notorious Mafia boss Vincent "the Chin" Gigante, was the leader of the Genovese crime clan and the head of all five New York crime families for decades. But until she was 16, she was kept in the dark about his underworld activities. She unknowingly hung out …

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Nurses Series: How The 4 Stages Of Addiction Show Up At Work 18:21

6M ago18:21

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Welcome to next episode in The Courage to Change Nurses Series. In this compelling episode, we explore the often hidden world of addiction within the nursing profession. Join us as we shed light on how the four stages of addiction manifest in the workplace, drawing a powerful comparison to the stages of cancer. Understanding this analogy can be a g…

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208: Finding Sobriety Through Online Treatment After Leaving Jehovah's Witnesses with Edwin Young 54:55

6M ago54:55

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Edwin Young grew up in the Jehovah’s Witness community. He was well spoken and knew the community inside and out by age 20 he was an Elder. In the new role he was exposed to corruption happening behind the scenes. He felt conflicted about what he saw, but the final straw was the death of a friend associated with the church. He initially attempted t…

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207: Raising A Child With Special Needs With Heather Hutchison 1:19:45

6M ago1:19:45

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Heather’s life changed drastically when her son began struggling with mental illness issues as a very young child. When he was three, she found herself sitting across from his doctor, as he recommended psychiatric hospitalization. This was the first but not the last time she’d had to do something similar as a result of the extreme behavior and viol…

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206: Ask The Expert: How Parasites Affect Your Physical And Mental Health With Kim Rogers 58:41

6M ago58:41

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Kim worked in western medicine for 18+ years holding an Associates in Medical Specialties & Bachelors in Healthcare. During her time in medicine she worked in the field, academics, authored multiple medical books, wrote national allied health certification tests and served on medical advisory boards. While her own personal health took her away from…

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205: Nurses Series: Sober Nurse On The Challenges of Finding Recovery In Healthcare With Stephanie 40:54

7M ago40:54

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Stephanie was always a high achiever. She felt that if she kept things together, then people would leave her alone. When her father died when she was 16, she doubled down on that strategy, keeping her external appearance spotless when internally she was a mess. She began drinking heavily then and felt like she didn’t belong anywhere. She sought out…

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204: Getting Sober After Hiding Alcoholism In Sales Career With Dean Anderson 1:01:33

7M ago1:01:33

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Dean Anderson was born and raised just outside of Boston. He grew up in a family with very little drinking, but at 13 found alcohol and loved it immediately. His drinking was always intense, but the town and the friends he grew up with normalized the behavior. It wasn’t until he got to college that he realized not everyone drank the way he and his …

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Nurses Series: How Do I Get Sober As A Nurse? 14:58

7M ago14:58

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Welcome to a special series dedicated to the unsung heroes of our healthcare system: nurses. Through my journey, I've encountered numerous nurses, each grappling with their own set of unique challenges when it comes to seeking sobriety. From demanding schedules to the weight of societal stigma, the path to recovery for nurses is often filled with h…

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203: Twisted Sister Guitarist on Being A Sober Rockstar With Jay Jay French 53:38

7M ago53:38

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Jay Jay French is an American guitarist, manager and producer. French is most famous for his role as the founding member and one of the guitarists of the heavy metal band Twisted Sister. As a guitar player, manager, producer and executive producer, French has sold over 20 million albums, performed in 34 countries and performed live over 9,000 times…

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202: Rebuilding Her Life After Leaving The Amish With Nora Bontragrer 1:02:23

7M ago1:02:23

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Nora Bontrager was born in an Amish community in Indiana where her life revolved around hard work. Each day she would bookend school with 2 hours of chores in the morning and evening. Her life was closed off from a lot of the world and she had the feeling that “these people just don’t get it.” In a life that revolved around hard work, school felt l…

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Q+A Not Everything That Hurts Is Harmful 19:17

7M ago19:17

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In this Q and A episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of recovery, focusing on a crucial distinction: not everything that hurts is harmful. Join us as we explore the delicate balance between facing discomfort and avoiding lasting damage, all while learning the art of delivering potentially hurtful information with empathy and care. Tune in…

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201: 20 Years Of Evolving Sobriety With Joann Kenyon 1:07:08

7M ago1:07:08

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Joann Kenyon grew up an Army brat to a family she thought gave her everything she ever wanted. It wasn’t until later that she realized that wasn’t true. She started drinking at 12 and found Meth at 14. That first night she used, she stayed up all night playing video games and felt the best she’d ever felt. Things escalated quickly and suddenly she …

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200: Kimberly Shannon Murphy: Hollywood Stuntwoman On Surviving Familial Sexual Abuse 1:22:07

8M ago1:22:07

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As an award-winning stuntwoman, Kimberly Shannon Murphy was intimate with pain. For years, she propelled her body through dangerous spaces—medicating the trauma of her childhood sexual abuse with the adrenaline rush that came from pushing herself to the absolute limit. But as Kimberly learned, no matter how much you suppress your past, it always ca…

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Q+A How to Handle An Addict Who Tries to Normalize Their Addiction 18:40

8M ago18:40

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In this compelling episode, we dive deep into the intricate and often challenging world of dealing with addicts who attempt to normalize their addiction. Whether it's a family member, friend, or colleague, understanding how to approach these situations with empathy and effectiveness is crucial. Join us as we unravel the complexities of handling suc…

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199: Lessons From The Mother Of An Addicted Son With Lynn Rothenberg 51:08

8M ago51:08

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Lynn Rothenberg is a former social worker, writer and photographer whose son struggled with addiction from a young age. Lynn and her husband split up when her son was only 3 years old and she noticed the effects of the loss early on. Her son’s addiction began with Marijuana then progressed and at each phase she just wanted the drugs to stop. Words …

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198: Ask The Expert: Genetic Testing For Addiction With Dr. Evelyn Higgins 1:02:26

8M ago1:02:26

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Dr. Evelyn Higgins is the founder of Wired For Addiction®, which specializes in the biological component of mental health and addiction recovery. Dr. Higgins is a recognized international expert in the science of addiction recovery. As a Certified Addictionologist, Diplomate of the American Board of Disability Analysts specializing in pain manageme…

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Q+A How Addiction Sneaks Up On You 25:01

8M ago25:01

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Join us for an insightful Q&A episode as we delve into the intriguing topic of how addiction creeps into our lives unnoticed and the crucial steps to overcome its grip. In this episode, we'll shed light on the cunning ways addiction takes hold, and how to protect yourself from its snares. Tune in to learn about: Ignoring Your Initial Impressions: E…

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197: Recovering Professor On His Journey From Homeless to PhD With Dr. Alexander Elswick 1:01:46

8M ago1:01:46

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Dr. Alexander Elswick grew up with privilege and seemingly all the protective factors that might keep him out of the way of addiction. It was then that anxiety disorders began showing up for him. He began getting in trouble in college. He was prescribed opiates and quickly became addicted. He went to jail on drug trafficking charges and was kicked …

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196: How DoYogaWithMe Founder Used Yoga To Heal His Anxiety and Depression with David Procyshyn 1:00:34

9M ago1:00:34

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David Procyshyn grew up in the suburbs of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In his late teens he started feeling chronically tired. He experienced near constant pain in his gut and chronic tension around his head. He eventually came to realize they were all symptoms of significant depression and anxiety. He’d tried to hide his feelings from everyone and the…

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Q+A 5 Indicators That I Should Re-evaluate My Recovery 21:29

9M ago21:29

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Join us in the latest Q and A episode of The Courage to Change as we delve into the crucial topic of recognizing the signs that it might be time to re-evaluate your addiction recovery journey. Navigating the path to recovery can be a challenging and transformative experience, but it's essential to recognize when it's time to pause, reflect, and adj…

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195: How To Get Sober Young With Quinn Harlow 58:11

9M ago58:11

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Quinn felt her addictive personality early. As a child growing up in New York, her first addictions were sports and dance. Anxiety and depression came along early as well and when she first started drinking and smoking weed, she could tell her relationship was different to her friends around her. They immediately filled a void that nothing else cou…

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194: Ask the Expert: What A Pediatrician With 40 Years Experience Wants You To Know With Dr. Nancy Zimble 53:16

9M ago53:16

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Nancy Zimble is a pediatrician in Los Angeles California with over 40 years of clinical experience. Over the course of her career during routine check ups she has helped thousands of families navigate the typical developmental challenges of childhood. She has also advocated for her patients with more complicated medical issues. Dr. Zimble is a grad…

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193: Travis Bornstein: Battling Addiction After His Son's Fentanyl Overdose 57:54

9M ago57:54

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Travis Bornstein is the father of Tyler who died at age 23 of a Fentanyl overdose. Tyler had been successful in school and sports, but injury and the subsequent surgeries brought on an addiction to opioids which eventually moved to heroin. This began 6 years of addiction and relapse. The family did everything it could to provide a path to recovery,…

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192: Dr. Heidi Brocke: Surviving A Toxic Marriage and Helping Others Escape 1:02:41

10M ago1:02:41

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Dr. Heidi Brocke spent 14 years in an extremely emotionally and narcissistically abusive relationship. Her ex-husband had his fingers in so many aspects of her life. They owned a chiropractic center together. They owned a ranch. They had two children together. All things he used to torment and control. The home was filled with fits of anger, extrem…

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191: Jeannine Coulter: Living In A Doghouse To Owning Her Own Fitness Studio 1:02:15

10M ago1:02:15

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Jeannine Coulter's story is a powerful and inspiring journey of transformation and redemption. For fifteen years, Jeannine battled with addiction, leading to multiple arrests, homelessness, finally spending her last days of shooting meth and heroin in a literal doghouse before getting sober in January of 2015. Less than three weeks after getting so…

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Why Is Black And White Thinking Important And How to Deal With The Gray Areas? 19:17

10M ago19:17

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In this Q and A episode Ashley talks about the importance of black and white thinking especially in early recovery. But then talks about what experiences and conversations that she's had that have shaped her belief system around grey area topics. This episode is a helpful tool in navigating your own belief systems as you get sober and as your recov…

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190: Ask The Expert: Understanding and Treating OCD with Stacy Quick 57:28

10M ago57:28

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Stacy Quick grew up with intrusive thoughts starting at age 5. As a teenager it progressed to an attempt to throw away her whole bedroom. She’d begun to find that the thoughts could attach themselves to things. So if she could just get rid of the things, then the thoughts would go with them. At 15 she first learned about OCD on Dateline, but help w…

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189: Anneke Lucas: Sold Into A Pedophile Network By Her Mother 1:01:59

10M ago1:01:59

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Anneke Lucas’s story is nearly impossible to comprehend. Anneke was sold by her mentally-ill mother into a murderous, pedophile network at age 6. There she endured endless hours of rape and torture at the hands of powerful men from around the world. For 5.5 years the sex slavery continued with no hope of escape. It wasn’t until she was staring at h…

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Recovery Ready Workplace Series: How Do I Create A Recovery Ready Workplace? 22:05

10M ago22:05

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In this installment of the Recovery Ready Workplace Series, we delve into the critical topic of creating a recovery-ready workplace that supports individuals in their journey of substance use recovery. Substance use issues can significantly impact employees and their ability to perform at their best. As organizations strive to promote a culture of …

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188: Alcoholic Attorney Regains Custody And Becomes Sober CEO With Marsha Stone 58:43

11M ago58:43

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Marsha Stone grew up in Southern Georgia to a family that struggled with generational alcoholism. She eventually married her best drinking buddy and quickly had three kids, then just as quickly she was alone. The responsibility of raising them fell squarely on her shoulders and the fear of how she would care for them left her with many sleepless ni…

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187: Tait Fletcher: Life Lessons And Recovering From A Traumatic Brain Injury 58:33

11M ago58:33

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Tait Fletcher is an actor, stuntman and former MMA Fighter, known for his roles in Breaking Bad, Westworld, John Wick, and The Mandalorian. Tait grew up in Michigan where he dealt with childhood trauma by engaging in whatever thrill seeking activity he could get his hands on. Early on he found drinking and fighting as a means to meet his brain’s de…

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Recovery Ready Workplace Series: Getting Help With Your Substance Use Without Affecting Your Work Life 22:27

11M ago22:27

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In this episode of our Recovery Ready Workplace Series we spoke with HR Director Erica Williams who brings her 20+ years of experience on how to create a supportive environment for employees struggling with substance use. She also acknowledges that many employees might feel worried about the implications of getting help and lays out the groundwork …

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186: Ask The Expert: Reclaiming Your Sex Life After Trauma With Dr. Kate Balestrieri 56:53

11M ago56:53

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Dr. Kate Balestrieri, Psy.D., CSAT-S, is a Licensed Psychologist, Certified Sex Therapist, Certified Sex Addiction Therapist, and PACT III trained couples’ therapist. Dr. Balestrieri earned her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, Chicago, and completed her Post-Doctoral Fellowship through the Northw…

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185: How KAP Relieved Her Sadness with Vanessa Hurr and Lacie Hamilton 57:00

11M ago57:00

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Vanessa Hurr considered herself a high functioning sad person after the death of her brother to an overdose in April 2020. The grief and sense of loss surrounding his death was compounded with extreme isolation due to Covid. Vanessa was previously on the Courage to Change in episode 117 and at the time her grief took the form of achievement. She po…

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How Do I Identify My Triggers? 24:32

11M ago24:32

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In this Q and A episode Ashley talks about how to identify your triggers. This is critical step in understanding your vulnerabilities and the situations you might need to avoid. Ashley shares stories from her own recovery journey and provides strategies on how to prepare for the people, places and things that might set you on the path to relapse. A…

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184: Annie McDonnell: Hiding Her Alcoholism In The Wine Industry 1:00:19

11M ago1:00:19

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Annie began to see the cracks in her family at 7 years old. She and her 4 siblings lived a happy life in a suburb of Melbourne, Australia, but she could feel something happening. It wouldn’t be fully understood until years later when her mother revealed she was pregnant with the child of an influential man in town who was not her father. Everyone t…

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183: Recovering From Her Husband's $100k Cybersex Addiction With Kylene Terhune 1:00:30

12M ago1:00:30

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Kylene Terhune believed she had a wonderful marriage. She’d spent 8 years with a man she loved and trusted. They had their moments but for the most part, things were great. Then one day a single discovery turned into a string of discoveries that eventually unveiled a 10-year cybersex addiction that was costing $50,000 a year. She felt like she no l…

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4 Signs You Might Be A Love Addict 28:21

12M ago28:21

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Are you constantly seeking out new relationships or always thinking about your next partner? Do you find yourself losing sleep over the state of your romantic affairs? Do you find your value is often dependent on your current partner's view of you? You may be a love addict. In this episode, we'll explore four signs that suggest you might have an un…

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182: Ask the Expert: Parent Coach Kim Muench On Supporting An Addicted Child 58:51

12M ago58:51

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Kim Muench is a Jai, Institute for Parenting Certified Conscious Parenting Coach who specializes in working with mothers of adolescents. Kim’s expertise is grounded in her own life experience of raising a son who struggled with substance abuse issues. To make matters more difficult, she was also trying to navigate the difficult world of co-parentin…

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