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- 7. Check-inEpisode Notes Today we sit down for a check-in. In recovery based meetings, check-ins are a way to give an update on your progress, setbacks and achievements. As family members in a recovery of our own, this serves as a way to gain feedback on the things happening today and be held accountable for also taking care of ourselves despite whatever else is happening. During this conversation: Elise shares a big step in her recovery. Alex shares about Charlie's recent relapse and how she is handling that while being prengant. Liz shares updates on Jake and where he stands with his recovery and their break-up. Topics also discussed: Emotional Boundaries Addiction Relapse Halfway (Recovery) House Programs Follow us at: Instagram: @boyproblemspod Twitter: @boyprobspodcast Facebook: @boyproblemspod Additional Resources: Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/ Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/ Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/ National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/45 min
- 6. Happy Holidays?Happy Holidays? Today we talk about how to navigate holiday traditions, parties and visits with friends and family with a loved one in recovery. This episode touches on some basic relapse prevention tools, holiday triggers and how to care for you, and your family, during what can be a stressful time for most of us. We hope, that with a little support, you can enjoy the holidays drug and alcohol free with your closest loved ones.Topics also discussed:Relapse preventionDrugsBoundariesRelationshipsAddictionAnxietyEscape plansRealistic expectationsGratitudeFollow us at:Instagram: @boyproblemspodTwitter: @boyprobspodcastFacebook: @boyproblemspodArticles used for this episode:Families and Addiction - Surviving the Season of Stress - https://www.socialworktoday.com/archive/111511p10.shtmlTips for Staying Sober During the Holidays - https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/tips-for-enjoying-sober-holidaysWhy are the Holidays so Stressful to People in Addiction Recovery - https://www.workithealth.com/blog/why-are-holidays-stressful-to-people-in-addiction-recoveryAdditional Resources:Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineTreatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/56 min
- 5. BoundariesEpisode 5 NotesBoundaries are an essential component of a healthy relationship with an addict. In today’s episode we discuss boundaries, how to implement them, how they evolve through different stages of addiction and recovery and most importantly, how to make yourself a priority along the way.Topics also discussed:TrustGroup and individual therapyEmpowermentSelf-careRecoveryRelapseDrugsBoundariesRelationshipsAddictionArticles mentioned in today’s episode: https://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/articles/boundaries-in-addiction-recoveryFollow us at:Instagram: @boyproblemspodTwitter: @boyprobspodcastFacebook: @boyproblemspodAdditional Resources:Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineTreatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/54 min
- 4. AnonymityEpisode 4 NotesToday we discuss the topic of anonymity with a licensed therapist. All three women explore why they keep their stories of living with addiction separated from their “normal” lives. The shame, guilt and internal struggle of fear and judgement are all factors that weigh into these individual choices.Topics also discussed:PrivacyJudgementStigmaFearRecoveryDrugsBoundariesRelationshipsAddictionFollow us at:Instagram: @boyproblemspodTwitter: @boyprobspodcastFacebook: @boyproblemspodAdditional Resources:Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineTreatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/55 min
- Bonus: Check-in with LizShow notes: Bonus: Check-in with LizToday we have a bonus episode to check-in with Liz on recent happenings with her and Jake, her boyfriend of 9 years. This episode is a casual conversation we hope will show the ups and downs of addiction with a loved one and how we can protect ourselves during the chaos.Topics also discussed:RelapseDrugsBoundariesRelationshipsAddictionHalfway houseTreatment optionsFollow us at:Instagram: @boyproblemspodTwitter: @boyprobspodcastFacebook: @boyproblemspodAdditional Resources:Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineTreatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/46 min
- 3. TrustEpisode 3 NotesToday we discuss the challenge and importance of trust in our relationships with addicts. Each one of us comes from a different perspective to share insights on how trust has evolved (and devolved) throughout addiction and recovery.Topics also discussed:TrustMoneyRecoveryDrugsOverdoseRelapseAddiction in familiesBoundariesFollow us at:Instagram: @boyproblemspodTwitter: @boyprobspodcastFacebook: @boyproblemspodAdditional Resources:Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineTreatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/34 min
- 2. W.T.F. !?Today we discuss life before we knew our spouses were addicts, or what addiction even meant for our relationships. We take a deep dive into the chaos that tends to surround family members during their loved ones active addiction. Each of us goes into some level of detail about the events leading up to our spouses seeking treatment for addiction.During this conversation:All three women share stories from their relationships before their spouse was in recovery.Topics also discussed:Active AddictionDUIsRecoveryDrugsRelationship Dysfunction during addictionOpioid AddictionSuboxoneIntuitionFollow us at:Instagram: @boyproblemspodTwitter: @boyprobspodcastFacebook: @boyproblemspodAdditional Resources:Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helplineTreatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/1 hr 7 min
- 1. Welcome to Boy Problems Podcast!
Episode Notes Today we sit down for our first check-in. In recovery based meetings, check-ins are a way to give an update on your progress, setbacks and achievements. As family members in a recovery of our own, this serves as a way to gain feedback on the things happening today and be held accountable for also taking care of ourselves despite whatever else is happening. During this conversation: Elise shares about the struggles of Steve’s nicotine withdrawal - he claims they’re worse than his detox from hard drugs! Alex shares about how she maintains emotional boundaries in her relationship with her recovering husband and how this has been especially difficult since he’s moved back home after 6 months in a recovery house. Liz seeks input on her boyfriend’s recent relapse and provides insight into how she caught him in a lie about using again. Topics also discussed: Emotional Boundaries Addiction Relapse Halfway (Recovery) House Programs
Follow us at:
Instagram: @boyproblemspod
Twitter: @boyprobspodcast
Facebook: @boyproblemspod
Additional Resources:
Co-Dependents Anonymous: http://coda.org/
Al-Anon: https://al-anon.org/
Nar-Anon: https://www.nar-anon.org/
National Helpline: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
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Boy Problems Podcast is an open conversation about families navigating substance use disorder. Hosted by the Founders of Recovering Too, Katie, Jessica + Shannon bring you stories from different…
perspectives of this disease, experts in the space and answer all of the questions about addiction you have no one to ask. When you’re here, you aren't alone.