Life Lived Better

After 40 episodes, Life Lived Better is wrapping up the second season.

Paula & Joseph talk about their favorite episodes of the season and give a brief preview of episodes to come in Season 3!  We will return with an all new episode on December the 8th!  Happy Holidays!  

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠. 

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

Joseph and Paula are excited for a new round of Questions for Counselors! There are a few professional and some personal questions on the agenda in this episode.

Do you think everyone should consider going to counseling? How do you know when it is time to terminate counseling? These are only two of the questions addressed in this episode.

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠ 

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠. 

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

he hosts are glad to be back with a new episode this week. They will be talking about Enabling, a listener suggested topic. 

Enabling occurs when you provide a person something they could provide themselves. Joseph and Paula share signs of enabling, what is wrong with enabling, and how to stop. 

You can find information from this episode on Paula's Blog at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com 

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net. 

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. 

Let us hear from you. If you have any question, you want the pair to tackle, just email. Maybe your question will be addressed in future episodes. [email protected] We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.

Back this week after being out, Joseph and Paula give a heartfelt personal update. This episode is dedicated to Joann Massey, a beautiful life that was well lived.

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: www.lifelivedbetter.net. 

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. 

Let us hear from you. If you have any question, you want the pair to tackle, just email. Maybe your question will be addressed in future episodes. [email protected] We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us.

September marks National Recovery Month. The tagline, “Every Person, Every Family, Every Community,” emphasizes that recovery is possible for all Americans. Treatment can save a life and can help people struggling with substance use disorders by counteracting addiction’s powerful effects on their brain and behavior. The overall goal of treatment is to return people to productive functioning in their family, workplace, and community.

Recovery Month celebrates the gains made by those in recovery from substance use disorder. Read the new CDC feature which promotes and supports understanding treatment and recovery options (facesandvoicesofrecovery.org, 2022).

Hashtag: #ReoveryMonth #RecoveryIsForEveryone #RecoveryisPossible

This week we welcome Rick Bingham, fellow helping professional, to share a story he calls The Purple Bandana. 

The Recovery Month website is sponsored by (FAVOR) Faces and Voices of Recovery. 

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

Joseph and Paula are back this week with a listener favorite…Questions for Counselors!

Is trauma and addiction linked? Does gardening improve the odds of a person staying in recovery from addiction? How can I achieve work-life balance? Joseph and Paula address these and other questions during this episode.

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

#Trauma #Addiction #QuestionsForCounselors

Joseph and Paula are back with Part 2! This time they address Having Healthy Relationships. This episode will give you great tips and tools, and of course, a glimpse inside the wild world of our co-hosts lives and minds. Travel there with caution. 

If you or someone you know needs help, the National Domestic Violence Hotline phone number is 1-800-799-7233.

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

Heads up! We are talking about Toxic Relationships. Shaming, blaming, isolating...just a few of the things you might find in a toxic relationship. Paula refers to them as "Poisonous Pairings" and Joseph tells you when you need to run the other way. The topic is complex, so it is broken into two parts. This episode discusses the often-subtle red flags to be aware of. 

If you or someone you know needs help, the National Domestic Violence Hotline phone number is 1-800-799-7233. 

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better. 

Get off my lawn! We have been promising this episode since we started and here it is - Aging! What happens as we age? Joseph and Paula tell us what changes, what gets better, and how some of the changes feel. Paula has a lot to say on this topic…and a few feelings to share.

If you have a question, you would like Joseph and Paula to answer during an episode of Questions for Counselors, feel free to reach out through the website at www.lifelivedbetter.net or email them directly at ⁠[email protected]⁠  

You can find information about this and other episodes on the website: ⁠www.lifelivedbetter.net⁠.  

Paula’s Blog is often updated with information from the show. You can find it at PaulaHellerGarland.BlogSpot.com  

Just a reminder - anything shared by the pair during this and all other episodes is based on personal experiences and opinions. It is not to be viewed as professional counseling or advice and is solely the opinion of the individual and does not represent their employers or profession. We would love for you to rate our show and tell others about us. And remember, Knowledge leads to a Life Lived Better.