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

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

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

  • Boring but Powerful: The Mental Health Tools That Actually Work

    In addiction recovery and healing, the small, consistent habits matter more than the big breakthroughs. In this episode I share the underrated “boring” tools, like sleep routines, hydration, movement, breathing, and daily check-ins, that keep you grounded when life feels overwhelming. Whether you’re in addiction recovery or supporting a loved one, learn why these unsexy but powerful practices are the real MVPs of mental health.

    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.

    22 min
  • Why Humor Belongs in Healing, Mental Health, and Recovery

    Healing doesn’t have to be all tears and heavy talks. In this episode, I discuss why humor is a powerful tool in recovery, healing, and mental health, how laughter resets the nervous system, and why it’s okay to crack a smile even during challenging healing work.

    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.

    25 min
  • Announcement: I'm hosting an AMA on Reddit...today! Let's talk about addiction, betrayal trauma, healing!

    Just like the title says, I'm hosting an AMA today.

    I’ll be there 12:00 p.m.–2:00 PM EST to answer your questions live. After that, I’ll leave the post open and check back later.

    Ask me anything about:

    • Addiction recovery (especially cocaine & pornography addiction)
    • Healing from betrayal trauma
    • Emotional sobriety (my biggest turning point)
    • Navigating relationships when one/both partners are in recovery
    • Or just… how the F to laugh while healing

    Please keep it respectful, just like this podcast, it's a safe space. 

    Excited to chat with you!

    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.

    2 min
  • Unique Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and Triggers in Recovery and Healing

    Anxiety and triggers can hit fast, but you don’t have to get swept away. In this episode, I’m sharing unique, next-level grounding tools you can use anywhere to stay anchored in the present. From sensory tricks and vocal grounding to body-based techniques, these practical ideas provide your mind and body with a safe space when everything feels overwhelming.

    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.

    28 min
  • What Your Body’s Telling You: Triggers, Trauma & Addiction Recovery

    Ever wonder why you suddenly shut down, spiral, or snap, seemingly out of nowhere? In this episode, we unpack the difference between a trigger and a response, what your nervous system is trying to tell you, and how to ground yourself when you feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re healing from addiction, betrayal trauma, or both, these tools can help you reclaim your calm and choose how you show up.

    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.

    30 min
  • How Trauma Gets Stored in the Body (and What You Can Do)

    Ever feel like you’re overreacting to something small, but deep down, you know it’s not about just that moment? You’re not broken. You’re wired that way because of what you’ve lived through. In this episode, I explain the real roots of emotional discomfort, how trauma gets stored in the body, and the small ways we can begin to rewire our responses and reclaim our peace.

    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.

    15 min
  • Addiction, Trauma & the Urge to Escape Ourselves

    Ever wonder why numbing out, whether with substances, scrolling, or people-pleasing, feels like the only way to survive? In this episode, I share how my own addiction began with a need for relief, not rebellion, and why so many of us learn to escape instead of cope. If you’re healing from betrayal trauma, addiction, or emotional overwhelm, this one’s for you.

    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.

    13 min
  • Self-Care that Sticks: Five Unique Tools for Healing & Recovery

    Tired of self-care tips that don’t actually help when you're deep in recovery or healing from betrayal trauma? In this episode, I share five real-life self-care tools that go beyond the basics and actually stick. Because staying emotionally sober takes more than just lighting a candle.

    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.

    24 min
  • When Urges Hit: PAUSE & BOOKENDS: Recovery Tools and Healing Tools

    Feeling triggered or overwhelmed? In this episode, I walk you through two super easy-to-use recovery tools, PAUSE and BOOKENDS. One to help you slow down in the moment, check in, and the other to evaluate and prepare for another trigger. Workbook link!

    If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. 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.

    21 min
  • Emotional Sobriety Meets Mental Health

    If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why am I still struggling when I’m not even using anymore?" this episode's for you.

    I’m breaking down what emotional sobriety really means, how it connects to your mental health, and why feeling your feelings doesn’t mean drowning in them. You’ll get practical tools, signs of growth, and a few “been-there” stories I wish someone told me sooner.

    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.

    36 min

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