Boy Problems Podcast

Boy Problems Podcast

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Boy Problems Podcast episodes

  • 46. How Long Do I Wait?

    Special episode! Listen in as Alex and her dad, Fred, discuss her stepmom’s active addiction and the challenges he’s faced navigating the chaos. Fred also shares his relationship with alcohol while he and Alex discuss if it’s a healthy one for him. Most of all though, they weigh the all important question - how long do we wait? We love this conversation and hope the telling of his story helps you navigate yours.

    Topics also discussed:

    • Trust
    • Active addiction
    • Overdose
    • Recovery
    • Relapse
    • Alcohol
    • Boundaries
    • Relationships
    • Addiction

      • 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/g the way. 

      1 hr 10 min
    • 45. Drugs for Coffee?
      Lizzie is back! Hear the latest from Lizzie, Elise and Alex during this check-in episode. The girls discuss the idea of relapse behaviors without the actual relapse (mindblowing, right?!). Lizzie shares some challenges she and her husband are facing and how to navigate trust with your recovering partner. 
      Topics also discussed:
      Trust
      Recovery
      Relapse
      Alcohol
      Boundaries
      Relationships
      Addiction
      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/
      56 min
    • 44. We the Village

      Join us as we talk to We The Village Founder and CEO, Jane Macky. Her partner’s journey through addiction, then recovery, inspired her to offer more to the community of fellow family members going through the same things. She’s recently launched online courses with coaching. We discuss this and her philosophy on helping clients reach their goals. She’s a gem and we know you’ll love her!

      Topics also discussed:

      • Recovery
      • Marriage
      • Moderation
      • Drugs
      • Addiction
      • Substance abuse disorder
      • Online community
      • CRAFT

        • Follow us at:

        Instagram: @boyproblemspod

        Twitter: @boyprobspodcast

        Facebook: @boyproblemspod

        Additional Resources:

        We The Village: https://wethevillage.co/

        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
      • 43. Addiction, then Divorce
        Meet Kat. She’s one of us - has a long story about a person she loved who struggled with addiction. Listen in to learn more about her road to recovery. She’s a badass - we can’t even believe how much she has accomplished through her journey.
        Topics also discussed:
        Recovery
        Divorce
        Addiction with young kids
        Drugs
        Addiction
        Substance abuse disorder
        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/
        39 min
      • 42. Trust is Fragile

        Even years into this recovery journey, triggers arise - for us and our recovering loved ones. Today we discuss some of the recent triggers that have challenged our trust recently and how we’re working to manage our expectations and boundaries.

        Topics also discussed:

        • Recovery
        • Marriage
        • Trust
        • Money management
        • Drugs
        • Addiction
        • Substance abuse disorder

          • 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/

          43 min
        • 41. Overdose Lifeline

          Join us as we talk to Overdose Lifeline Founder and Executive Director, Justin Phillips. Motivated by her son’s death from an overdose she formed Overdose Lifeline to provide resources she felt were missing while assisting her son through his substance abuse disorder diagnosis. Years later Overdose Lifeline provides critical services and education tools for loved ones and medical professionals wanting to better support others battling this disease.

          Topics also discussed:

          • Overdose
          • Naloxone
          • Recovery
          • Drugs
          • Addiction
          • Substance abuse disorder
          • CRAFT

            • Additional Resources:

            Overdose Lifeline: https://www.overdoselifeline.org/

            CRAFT: https://www.soberfamilies.com/about-craft

            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/


            Follow us at:

            Instagram: @boyproblemspod

            Twitter: @boyprobspodcast

            Facebook: @boyproblemspod

            45 min
          • 40. The Call
            Today's episode is a tough one, but sadly we know it's a reality many have had to experience. Our friend Ashlee shares about her husband's addiction, which ultimately led to his death from an overdose nearly 5 years ago. We are grateful to Ashlee for her willingness to be so open in order to help others. The best thing about this community is the support we gain from hearing others' stories.
            1 hr 8 min
          • 39. Hello 2021!
            Congrats on making it through 2020! We know the end of the year can be tough with holiday stressors, and all of us have had negative experiences during this time in the past. In today's episode, we share the challenges we faced and how we handled our triggers.
            53 min
          • 38. Codependency
            By definition, codependency is excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one who requires support on account of an illness or addiction. In our partners’ early recovery we were introduced to this word, and it was a game changer. Today we are honored to speak with Jay Harpring, a Licensed Clinical Addictions Counselor (LCAC) who has been in the field of addiction for over 20 years. Jay led the family support group we were all a part of and was a huge influence in all our our lives. Jay shares 20 questions to ask yourself if you feel you might be codependent, the effects codependency can have on relationships and some resources to help break the cycle. Topics also discussed: Codependence Recovery Relapse Drugs Addiction Substance abuse disorder Opioid Use Disorder 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/
            Books: Facing Codependence - Pia Mellody, Set Yourself Free - Shirley Smith, Codependent No More - Melody Beatttie, Changes That Heal - Dr. Henry Cloud
            1 hr 1 min
          • 37. Happy One Year Podversary!
            We’ve been talking about this for a year?! Today’s episode is a walk down memory lane. We discuss our favorite episodes, lessons learned and this crazy journey that is addiction. Thank you for joining us on this ride, we hope you keep coming back.
            Topics also discussed:
            Recovery
            Relapse
            Drugs
            Addiction
            Substance abuse disorder
            Opioid Use Disorder
            Follow us at:
            Instagram: @boyproblemspod
            Twitter: @boyprobspodcast
            Facebook: @boyproblemspod
            Additional Resources:
            Bowen Center: https://www.bowencenter.org/
            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/
            35 min

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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…