Relapsing Back to Old Behaviors

Pat has been addiction specialist during the majority of his career. I asked him about his observation of what is happening with individuals who early on in recovery from substances during this pandemic. Also, shares about what are some specifics you can do to prevent returning old negative behaviors.

We all have worked to do. And, we all love good story. Listen to the classic tale about a princess in a tower and knight who faced his inner demons to free her and liberate himself. She is the beauty and he has what it takes because they do their work.

Grief through a Time Like no Other

Dr. Christina Warden fell in love with helping others many years ago. One of her most profound experiences was when she worked with Heartland Hospice assisting with end of life care. Christina shares her thoughts on the additional difficulties that COVID-19 is having on terminal individuals and their families. This is a must listen to as Christina shares her thoughts.

Maybe in the midst of the harshest winter, I need to focus on what I can control. Choose to dress appropriately. Take the time to make good decisions for the elements. Maybe, this time period with COVID-19 impacting every aspect of our life it is like that harsh winter. Decipher what I can control and accept what I can’t. And, know Spring will come!

Have you ever woke up and not sure what day it is? Each day is starting to look like the last. For some, their number one drug has been taken away, “being busy”. When the busyness is gone, we grow restless and frustrated. It may come out in anger or may come out in our dreams. What is our unconscious trying to tell us? We need to move into the feelings and see what it is trying to tell us.

A Marine turned Trainer

Klyde went into the US Marine Corp immediately upon completing high school. What he learned from his 6 years in the Marines was for a life time. Listen to this great conversation when Klyde shares about his experiences in the Marines and how he was initiated from boyhood to manhood. Now he is using those same tools to help others transform their bodies and their lives.

Collective Sadness

As I was driving, I sensed a feeling of heaviness. It was not coming from my own personal loss but it was coming from a greater awareness of sadness and grief in our community at large. We are all in this together and together we will be able to get through.

Find Your Pace

When I first was receiving the information about the closing of schools, businesses and “normal” life for 2 weeks, my thoughts were how was I going to get through this. Later, the closings were extended for additional 5 weeks. My mind shifted from a mile race to a half marathon. I need to find my own pace.

She Companions You through the Darkest Times

Years ago, Delinda experienced what no family ever wants to experience. Through her grief she found purpose. She now works as a social worker who specializes in bereavement. Listen to this amazing conversation about her journey and how during this unique time the way we grieve is impacted.

Warrior for Our Life Source

Heidi has committed her career to make sure our community has enough of an essential component to our lives. Blood. Heidi does an amazing job explaining the process of giving blood and how important it is to be a regular donor. Listen to this critical interview to this warrior for our essential life source.