Bookends of Recovery and Healing: Addiction, Betrayal Trauma & Healing

Black-and-white thinking brings us comfort in a chaotic world. When life gets challenging, like it does in addiction or betrayal, gray feels like quicksand. It means we might have to sit in discomfort, hold conflicting truths, or accept that we don’t have all the answers. But we need gray thinking in our recovery and healing. Learn why!

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Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Boredom is the time to experiment, to rediscover what excites you when you’re not chasing a dopamine hit. And no offense to workout routines or organizing your junk drawer (again), but there’s a whole world beyond the usual “healthy hobbies” we all know and love. Learn some other ways to beat boredom that are a little weird, a little wonderful, and might just help you discover a new passion!

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Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

When stress hits, our bodies often go into fight, flight, fawn, or freeze mode. It can show up as a tight chest, racing thoughts, or shallow breathing. In this episode, we’ll slow it all down and practice three powerful breathwork tools: belly breathing, box breathing, and the breathing anchor.

You’ll learn how to use your breath to calm your nervous system, manage triggers, and feel more grounded in the moment. Whether you’re in recovery, healing from trauma, or just navigating life’s chaos, these techniques can help you reconnect with calm and clarity.

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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 trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Fear can stop us in our tracks, keeping us stuck in anxiety, overthinking, or avoidance. In this episode, I share two simple techniques: Play the Script to the End and Stop Sign methods. They help you quiet fear, calm your mind, and move forward with confidence.

Whether you’re managing triggers in recovery, facing change, or learning to trust yourself again, these tools will help you reframe fear and find your next step toward freedom.

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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 trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away, they’re about protecting your healing and recovery and honoring your worth. In this episode, I share core personal boundaries, why they matter, and reflection prompts you can use today. If you struggle with saying no or keeping your recovery space safe, this one’s for you. Remember, you are stronger and more valuable than you think. And of course, there's a workbook too.

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Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Two simple tools to remind you why you’re showing up and where you want to go in your recovery and healing journey and keep you motivated. In this episode, I share my Recovery/Healing Mission Statement and W.H.Y. Statement.

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Laura

Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Ready to take what you learned about the Window of Tolerance and put it into practice? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the companion workbook, step by step. Together we’ll map your own window, color-code your “too high” and “too low” states, and get curious about the signs your body and emotions give you. Whether you doodle, write, or just listen along, this guided walkthrough will help you see where you’re most comfortable and where you can gently stretch. It’s hands-on, practical, and meant to give you real tools you can return to anytime you need a reset in your healing.

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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 trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

Ever feel like you’re bouncing between too much anxiety and total shutdown? That’s your nervous system leaving its “just right” zone. That's what therapists call the Window of Tolerance. In this episode, I’ll explain what that window actually is (without all the jargon), why it matters for your recovery and healing, and how to start noticing when you’re drifting too high or too low. Think of it like your emotional thermostat: too hot, too cold, or balanced in the middle. By the end, you’ll know how to recognize your own patterns and take steps to expand your window, so recovery and healing feels less like survival mode and more like living.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website and be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive tips and tools delivered right to your inbox.

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 trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

This guided meditation is created to support you in your recovery journey. Through simple breathing, grounding, and calming techniques, I help you release tension, quiet racing thoughts, and reconnect with your inner strength. Whether you’re new to sobriety or maintaining long-term recovery, this meditation offers a safe space to reset, refocus, and stay steady on your path to healing.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website and be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive tips and tools delivered right to your inbox.

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 trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

This calming guided meditation is designed to support anyone navigating betrayal trauma. I gently lead you through breath, grounding, and self-compassion practices to ease overwhelm, release tension, and reconnect with your inner strength. Whether you’re early in healing or rebuilding trust after relational trauma, this meditation offers a safe space to heal, breathe, and find peace in the present moment.

If you have any questions, please let me know.  If links aren't working, please try searching my new website and be sure to subscribe to my newsletter for exclusive tips and tools delivered right to your inbox.

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 trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.