Let Go and Be Free

As we continue onward on our journey for 2024, let's talk about the importance of forgiveness.

When I look back at my life, I see some of the mistakes that I made or weaknesses I had that trapped me in a circle of dysfunctional behaviors.

But as I learned, practiced new communication and self-care skills, I realized that I needed to let go of the past before I could fully move forward.

A big part of that was to forgive my past self.

To become a fully indvidualized person, I needed to embrace all of who I was and let go of feeling bad for myself.

From a practical perspective, that meant that I needed to forgive myself and then create a support system around me.

Let's learn how to do that together.

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In 2024, we have a chance to start anew, continue onward on our journey, and find the happiness and peace that we so desperately want.

What can you do to focus on starting 2024 off right?

• Eat healthy, hydrate, exercise (light!), and get decent sleep
• Write (morning pages, journal to help express and process how you're feeling)
• Be curious and open to learning new skills
• Embrace compassion for yourself (self-care is critical)

Remember: Take things slowly. As my grandmother used to say: "Rome wasn't built in a day."

Help keep the podcast going in 2024:

• Make a small donation through Buy Me a Coffee.
• Purchase one of the Let Go and Be Free books or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics.
• Become a monthly/yearly subscriber via substack.

More Information:

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I’m not a medical expert. If you need help, please reach out to a medical professional.

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With a new year upon us, let's recommit ourselves to choosing to continue onward on our journey toward a healthy and happy life. That means we'll need to invest time and energy into supporting ourselves.

When we believe that we are worth it and take time to help ourselves, we're investing not only in our present, but in our future happiness.

Support the podcast:

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More Information about Let Go and Be Free:

Want to learn more about Let Go and Be Free? Check out the Let Go and Be Free book series or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

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A deep dive in how mindfulness and meditation can help us heal our minds. 

Take the mindfulness challenge:

• Watch the BBC video "How I Rewired My Brain in Six Weeks."
• Read the article  "How I rewired my brain in six weeks" with lots of great resources.
• Practice meditation each day for 15-30 minutes.
  • Try the free mindfulness course
  • Or try the free YouTube video: "Meditation for Anxiety: Yoga with Adriene"

Don't have time to take on this challenge before the holidays? Save it and start fresh in the new year.

Support the podcast:

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More Information about Let Go and Be Free:

Want to learn more about Let Go and Be Free? Check out the Let Go and Be Free book series or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get additional help and support the podcast.

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What are the next steps to freeing yourself from your dysfunctional upbringing?

Step 0: Stop trying to fix or save others Step 2: Let go (looking for a higher power to help you). Step 3: Learn the skills you need to move forward.

Cultivate the tools your need: Writing, speaking, expressing emotional, processing feelings, practicing self-care.

It's a whole package and not just one simple thing.

Support the podcast:

• Make a small donation to help the podcast continue in 2024.

More Information about Let Go and Be Free:

Want to learn more about Let Go and Be Free? Check out the Let Go and Be Free book series or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get additional help and support the podcast.

I’m not a medical expert. If you need help, please reach out to a medical professional.

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Defining how you see yourself is the first step on the journey to overcoming your dysfunctional childhood upbringing. 

Do you see yourself as a victim or a survivor? 

In today's episode, we discuss the importance of hope, starting your journey, and learning the tools you will need to thrive and be happy.

When we take accountability for our actions, our future can then become open to possibility.

But this isn't the time to wear rose-colored glasses: The truth is that living a healthy and happy life means that we have to learn the skills to get us to our goal.

We might stumble at times, backslide, fall, and struggle to get up.

The good news is that you are not alone.

There are people from more than 35 countries around the world who listen to this podcast. 

Together, we can achieve the happiness and love we so long for.

Support the podcast:

• Make a small donation to help the podcast continue in 2024.

More Information about Let Go and Be Free:

Want to learn more about Let Go and Be Free? Check out the Let Go and Be Free book series or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get additional help and support the podcast.

I’m not a medical expert. If you need help, please reach out to a medical professional.

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With the holiday season fast approaching, let's talk about how to overcome bad memories from the past and how to create new traditions that are healthier for you.

Support the podcast:

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More Information about Let Go and Be Free:

Want to learn more about Let Go and Be Free? Check out the Let Go and Be Free book series or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get additional help and support the podcast.

I’m not a medical expert. If you need help, please reach out to a medical professional.

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If you're a parent, how do you exhibit healthy and positive behaviors for your children? And if you're not a parent, what are you doing to self-parent and take care of yourself? 

Learning how to heal from our past trauma can be a complicated and drawn out process.

Parenting is a double-sided coin: No matter if you are a parent or not, you still have learned behaviors from your childhood. By learning to trust, respect, and unconditionally love yourself, you'll then be able to build a strong foundation for becoming a parent.

This week's episode was inspired by:

Sir Patrick Stewart interview on the Rich Roll podcast. Listen now. 

Support the podcast:

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More Information about Let Go and Be Free:

Want to learn more about Let Go and Be Free? Check out the Let Go and Be Free book series or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get additional help and support the podcast.

I’m not a medical expert. If you need help, please reach out to a medical professional.

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Knowing when to quit can be difficult. If you grew up in a dysfunctional family, surrounded by substance abuse, you might find it challenging to let go of things in the present.

But quitting doesn't always equal failure.

Letting go and moving on can be healthy and a transformational experience.

In this episode, I'll share some personal stories of how I've struggled with learning when to quit and how that's allowed me to grow as a person.

Afterward, I invite you to take a look at your own life and ask: What would be healthy for me to quit and let go?

Let's learn together.

Support the podcast:

• Become a supporter to help the podcast continue in 2024.

More Information about Let Go and Be Free:

Want to learn more about Let Go and Be Free? Check out the Let Go and Be Free book series or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get additional help and support the podcast.

I’m not a medical expert. If you need help, please reach out to a medical professional.

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Substance abuse is multi-generational. What can you do to stop the chain? You can't just try to "cut" that part of you out.

And on a micro level: How can you stop repeating past mistakes in your relationships?

To shed the unhealthy learned behaviors that we grew up with, we need a plan:

What does your net look like? 

What skills and tools will you turn to when you fall and need help?

In this episode, we'll learn how to help ourselves (as well as when to go get professional help) so that we can live a healthier and happier life.

Skills that you can learn:

• Empathy
• Communicating effectively
• Listening
• Self-care techniques
• Setting boundaries
• Building your self-confidence and loving yourself

Support the podcast:

• Become a supporter to help the podcast continue in 2024.

More Information about Let Go and Be Free:

Want to learn more about Let Go and Be Free? Check out the Let Go and Be Free book series or 30 Days of Gratitude: A Daily Guide for Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Subscribe to the weekly newsletter to get additional help and support the podcast.

I’m not a medical expert. If you need help, please reach out to a medical professional.

Listen to the podcast on:

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