In this episode, Rachel shares some wisdom learned from her Outpatient Treatment Program (I.O.P.) that can be applied to your recovery program. Happy chemicals —dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins—can be released more often with some simple fun things added to your day.

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Grieving good health comes with a profound awareness of what has been lost due to Rachel's stroke. Sometimes she feels like she'll never get past it. Rachel discusses continuing to adjust her sails toward acceptance and rehabilitation.

Our relationship with ourselves and our environment impact our relationships with others. Rachel talks about a simple equation (How am I feeling + Why am I feeling this way = What behavior my feeling prompts) that encourages self awareness so that we can avoid challenging our relationships. Rachel describes her feelings and behaviors throughout her stroke recovery.

We can all use an attitude adjustment sometimes. It's so easy to regret and wish things happened differently. Rachel talks about seeing beyond our narrative and limitations, and acknowledging that where you are is a part of your journey. Be kind to yourself.

In this upbeat episode, Rachel shares all the activities that are available to those in recovery. From flea market flipping furniture to running 5k's and painting with Bob Ross, life offers fellowship, creativity, and exercise for every stage of recovery. Click follow to join Rachel's recovery journey.

Rachel shares how today introduced challenges that required her to renew her efforts toward recovery. She talks about how often we fail to meet each moment in recovery with the same intensity we began. Just standing up began her momentum for the day toward a healthy mindset that includes both faith in her recovery program and the work.

In this episode, Rachel shares what depression has felt like for her over the years. She describes her battle with understanding where recovery stops and depression starts as she manages lack of energy and increases sleep for her healing brain. Learn what the missing link has been for fighting depression and how Rachel finds the courage to share her experience, strength, and hope even on bad days.

Rachel walks us through the steps she takes to forgive others and how to apply that to yourself. She shares how she's been about to forgive herself for being an active alcoholic while raise two children. Join Rachel's recovery journey by Following Recovery Daily Podcast on Spotify.

Rachel introduces the concept of having an action-based mindset rather than a victim mindset. By doing the work with discipline and commitment and making movements toward the next right thing, life won't just happen to you. If you like this episode share it with a friend and click follow!

Why do we remember bad memories more easily than good? Memories are linked to emotions. How long do you dwell on bad moments versus celebrating good times? Rachel challenges us to create snapshots with all of our senses to attach more emotions to good times, thus allowing them to live longer within our memories.