A common motive for falling into substance abuse is an inability to cope with the vicissitudes of life. The individual feels overwhelmed by the problems that life is throwing at them, and desperation means that they will consider any means of escape. In the beginning alcohol and drugs do feel…

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Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are two ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will…

Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are two ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will…

Our generous Recovered Podcast Community allows us to be self supporting and not rely on outside contributions.  If you would like to join us, there are two ways. Episode Sponsorship  We will recognize you by first name only at the top, mid, and end of the episode.  Any amount will…

Handling the Holidays Regardless the holidays or traditions you observe, this time of year can be trying, triggering and even traumatic. From what I know personally and have listened to others openly share in “the rooms,” holidays tend to bring on some of the most emotionally charged situations. I’ve compiled helpful suggestions…

How’s your Emotional IQ?   “The biggest deficiency in the universe is emotional intelligence.”~Professor Bump Intelligent, smart, learned, educated, astute, perspicacious, brilliant. All words used to describe the intellectual among us. Intelligence by definition is: The ability to learn, understand or to deal with new or trying situations. The ability to…