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

Today’s episode is a little different. It’s a guided reflection using my Emotional Sobriety Companion Workbook. No pen needed, so sit back and relax and we dive into learning more about emotional sobriety.

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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.

It’s time we stopped pretending that mental health is gendered. It’s time we gave men the space to feel, hurt, heal, and grow without judgment.

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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.

Creating healthy boundaries is a crucial form of self-care, especially if you’re in a relationship with someone struggling with addiction. Boundaries are about emotional security, not control. Learn how to create healthy emotional boundaries, what a written boundary is, and tips for using one in today's episode.

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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 a broken record when offering support? You share your best tools, open your heart, provide honest advice, and then the same questions pop up. It’s not that people aren’t listening. It’s that recovery, healing, and emotional growth aren’t linear. Sometimes it takes hearing something five (or fifteen) times before it sticks.

This episode discusses how to keep showing up for others when you feel worn out. Whether it’s a friend, co-worker, or someone in your recovery circle asking again how to manage their triggers or get through the day, this is your reminder that support matters. And so does your well-being.

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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.

You may be asking yourself, “Is my partner an addict, or does he enjoy a lot of pornography and Instagram models?” It’s a valid question to ask, and it can be challenging to answer without talking to a professional, particularly because pornography and sex addiction aren’t in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as this goes live. Here's Carne's POTHOS test.

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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.

Today’s episode is a little different. It’s a guided reflection and workbook session designed to support loved ones of those struggling with addiction. It's a companion to last week's episode.

If you haven’t already, grab a journal, some paper, or open a blank doc on your phone—whatever works. You might want to find a quiet space where you can reflect without interruption.

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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 find yourself Googling "How to recover from someone else’s addiction" at 2 a.m. while eating handfuls of Goldfish? Yeah, me too. I didn’t quite give up the Goldfish, but I did give up the Googling. Eventually. Today we're talking about hypervigilance, the emotions you may experience as the loved one of an addict, and the early signs of relational trauma. This post isn’t just for the loved ones though, it can help those struggling understand what their partners are experiencing as they are supporting you.

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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.

Relapse isn’t a failure. It’s a reminder that you’re human and still growing. Whether you’re newly sober or have been rockin' your recovery for years, relapse prevention is a lifelong practice. In today’s episode, we’re diving into real-world strategies, building solid support systems, spotting red flags before they flare up, handling setbacks with resilience, and staying on track no matter what.

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 workbook will help you identify warning signs, manage setbacks, and build a strong support system to keep your recovery on track. Use it as a personal guide to strengthen your awareness and develop a proactive relapse prevention plan. It is the exercise portion to today's podcast.

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.

If you’re in recovery, you already know that communication is crucial. If you’re the loved one of someone in recovery, you know how important communication is for healing—not just for them but for you, too. Today I share about communicating in a healthy way, using HEAL check-in conversations, and ask you questions to get you thinking.

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.