Breaking free from a debilitating addiction is not easy. Many people seek to gain freedom from their ailment only to find that they cannot. This is baffling to both the addict and the person who loves him/her. In my personal journey of recovery, I was lucky enough to get it the first time around, however, this is not always the case. In this episode, I talk with Jess who has been in and out of recovery for 7 years before it finally took. We explore the mystery of relapse in the hopes that it will help the hopeless find some hope.

Getting through the rough times is not always easy. In this episode, we discuss ways to cope with the life storms that hit us without warning. If you are trying to cope with a situation that has got you stuck, take half an hour to listen. 

How do you know if you are depressed or just plain sad? There is a difference. My friend Ron has been battling clinical depression for many years. In this episode, he takes time to bring light to the dark subject of depression. If you are worried that you or anyone you love might be suffering from depression, you should take time to listen to this podcast. It is an extremely powerful half-hour.

The brain is fascinating! There is so much we do not know. We are continually learning new things about this vital part of our being every day. The more we uncover, the more we discover just what the brain is capable of. My friend Stephanie is studying to become a licensed EFT practitioner. This new self-help technique is a fascinating revelation of just what the brain is capable of. If you are suffering from any form of stress, I believe that you will find this episode extremely powerful and possibly life-changing. 

Bullying has always been a problem but today it seems worse than ever. With the abundance of social media, the opportunities to bully are heightened. In this episode, I talk to Sabrina who suffered at the hands of bullies in her youth. She retells her story and shares the effects it had on her life. If you know someone who suffers from bullying, then you will not want to miss this episode.

Before COVID, there was another epidemic with opioid abuse amongst chronic pain sufferers. Chronic pain sufferers are looking for anything they can get their hands on to help relieve the excruciating pain they suffer from. Here's the question, when does this turn from medicinal purposes to an addiction? In this episode, I explore this topic with Jess H who is a recovering alcoholic and addict. She shares her journey from a person suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis to finding herself dependent on substances for her daily life. If you suffer from chronic pain and worry about the possibility of slipping into addiction, I invite you to set aside a half an hour to hear Jess's powerful story. 

Do you dread setting boundaries? Do you know how to set boundaries? Do you even know what a boundary is? I sure didn't. In this episode, I interview Patsy Pease to discuss the importance of boundaries in your relationships and your daily life. Patsy shares here 35 years of experience in recovery to help explain how incorporating healthy boundaries in your life can change your life. 

In this episode, I talk about the spiritual aspect of recovery with Mary K. We discuss the importance of spirituality in dealing with an addiction. We both have a higher power who we identify as God so we discuss the difference between religion versus spirituality. We explore the concept of forgiveness. Also, we talk about creating and understanding your own personal concept of God as He relates to you. In the end, Mary helps bring to the table a message of hope to help and heal the person most in need of a spiritual awakening.

Do you or a loved one suffer from an addiction? Are you worried you may be an alcoholic? Do you think you might have a problem with drugs or food? In this episode, I discuss the nature of dealing with a debilitating addiction. We relay our experiences as women in recovery in dealing with the disease of alcoholism and addiction. This is a powerful 30-minute talk that I hope will help to offer a message of hope to help and heal the suffering addict/alcoholic. 

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to almost die? Linda Todd can tell you. She almost died while teaching English in the Gaza Strip. When she awoke from her coma, she had the brain of an elderly Alzheimer's patient. Doctors had no plan of recovery for her so she went out and created her own therapy which included belly dancing and learning Hebrew. Her method worked because she discovered the magic of Neuroplasticity. She is a walking example of how a damaged brain can heal. In this episode, she shares with the audience the untapped power of the brain she has discovered through her personal experiences. She explains how to use the brain to heal chronic pain and fight the Alzheimer's battle. This is an amazing woman with an amazing story!