The Hope Chase Podcast

The Hope Chase Podcast

By Angie MarieEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Hope Chase Podcast episodes

  • Celebrating milestones in recovery: it’s been 4 years.
    Episode 41: This week, Angie shares her own personal experiences with hitting her lowest bottom, how she got there & the beginning of her recovery journey. As she celebrates 4 years clean from her0in, Angie discusses why she never truly planned on getting clean. She talks about how her life didn’t change as she continued to create chaos in her life long after getting clean. Addiction & the act of using any substance is ultimately the symptom of something else within all of us who suffer from this disease. Once we put the substance down, it is necessary to do the work on ourselves in order to create a life that we don’t want to escape from. It is in doing the work on ourselves when we realize that WE are the lucky ones. We have the solution. All we have to do is put it into motion & continue to choose ourselves. If you are just beginning your recovery journey, or have been in it for years, this episode offers insights you will benefit from. Looking for Hope? Then The Hope Chase is the show for you. Ox
    24 min
  • Mistakes were made: What NOT to do in early recovery.
    Episode 40: Early recovery is a crucial time in the process of overcoming addiction. When a better life is promised to us, then why is it so difficult to “just not use” & “do the right thing?” It's important to avoid certain common mistakes that can hinder your progress and undermine your efforts. In this podcast episode, Angie discusses some of the mistakes she made during early recovery. She shares her own mistakes in the hopes you can learn from them. There is no right or wrong way to “work” a recovery journey. Everyone is different. Generally speaking, however, there are certain things to NOT do. If you want to make your journey to recovery a successful one, this episode is for you.
    20 min
  • Ditching Self-Doubt: Recognizing Your Progress in Recovery
    Episode 39: In this episode, Angie dives into the topic of self-doubt and how it can affect your ability to see progress in your recovery. What do we do when we doubt our own abilities to truly change our lives for good? In recovery, doubt and uncertainty can often feel overwhelming. It's easy to feel like you're not making progress or that you're stuck in the same place. But it's important to remember that recovery is a journey, and progress isn't linear. Angie shares what works in her own recovery and healing journey; and explores the importance of celebrating small victories and recognizing progress, even when it may not feel significant. Whether you're just starting out in recovery or have been on the path for a while, this episode offers insights and inspiration to help you navigate doubt and continue making progress towards your goals. If you are looking for some Hope or proof that recovery is possible, The Hope Chase is the show for you.
    19 min
  • The comparison trap: Breaking free from labels in recovery.
    Episode 38: In addiction recovery, it's common for people to be labeled as "addicts" or "alcoholics" and compared to others who are also struggling with addiction. Are you in AA or NA? Are you completely abstinent? Are you sober or clean? These labels can be limiting and damaging to one's self-esteem and progress, feeding into the comparison trap of the recovery community.
    It's important to understand that each person's journey towards recovery is unique, and comparing oneself to others can be counterproductive. Instead, embracing individuality and focusing on personal progress can lead to a more fulfilling and sustainable recovery.
    This week, Angie explores the impact of labels and comparisons in addiction recovery and provides insights and strategies for breaking free from them. Angie shares her personal experiences and perspectives on this topic & discusses what she thinks is the only difference that matters in recovery. Whether you are just starting your recovery journey or have been in it for years, this episode will benefit you. Join the Hope chase each week for a dose of Hope & proof that recovery really is possible.
    20 min
  • The power of balance in recovery: Stop ignoring your body.
    Episode 37: This week, Angie discusses how important it is in addiction recovery to listen to your body. In the process of recovery, it can be easy to get caught up in the expectations and guidelines set by others and society. Stop comparing. Start tuning in to yourself. It is important to remember that your body knows what it needs in order to heal and thrive. Listening to your body and better understanding its signals is an integral part in making informed decisions about your recovery journey. Angie shares how she still struggles with this topic, often ignoring her body’s signals. She talks about how she recently learned exactly how crucial it is to truly listen to what the body is trying to say. If you are new to recovery or have been in it for years, this episode can benefit you. If you need a dose of Hope, The Hope Chase Podcast is the show for you. Ox
    16 min
  • Nostalgia in Recovery: Is it dangerous to romanticize your past?
    Episode 36: This week, Angie explores the phenomenon of romanticizing memories in recovery. We often look back on our past experiences with a sense of nostalgia and fondness. Is it dangerous? It can be; it can lead us to minimize the negative consequences of our past behaviors and overlook the reasons why we made the decision to get clean and sober in the first place. But it doesn’t have to be dangerous. Grieving our old selves is okay and completely normal.
    How can we challenge these thoughts in a healthy way? Angie shares personal stories in remembering her own past and how it’s evolved over the years. She thinks it’s important to keep those memories close. We don’t have to completely let go of our past; our awareness & growth allows us to think of it with perspective.
    This episode sheds light on the importance of staying grounded in the present and maintaining a realistic perspective on our past experiences in order to continue growing and thriving in recovery.
    If you are new to recovery or have been in it for years, this episode will benefit you.
    23 min
  • Codependency & Addiction Recovery: Why it will never work together.
    Episode 35: In this episode, Angie delves into the topic of codependency and addiction recovery. Codependency is a pattern of behavior where a person puts the needs of others before their own, often at the expense of their own happiness and well-being. Often times, codependency is used as a tactic to avoid looking at & working on ourselves. Combining a codependent relationship with addiction recovery is toxic & can hinder any progress towards recovery & healing.
    Angie shares insights on how she worked through codependent behaviors in herself and in her relationships. She shares her personal experiences from being in an incredibly codependent, dysfunctional relationship for years.
    Whether you are in addiction recovery or simply seeking to improve your relationships, this episode offers valuable insights. If you are just starting your recovery journey or have been in it for years, this show is for you. We Do Recover ox
    30 min
  • Remembering the why: What started your recovery journey

    Episode 34: This week, Angie discusses the importance of remembering why you started this addiction recovery journey in the first place. Remembering the initial times you related to someone with addiction, remembering what feelings you resonated with, what behaviors you recognized as your own... remembering the times we first recognized that our feelings and behaviors were most likely symptoms of the disease of addiction reminds us of how far we have already come in our own lives and journeys. From an AA meeting back in her early 20s, her first experiences of getting clean and sober, something Angie heard that stuck with her throughout the entirety of her herOin addiction, was the feeling of "impending doom." She shares how this feeling impacted her life and how its changed over the years since working on herself.

    Alot of times we can lose sight of what originally got us into this recovery thing to begin with. Angie shares how badly she wanted to rid her reality of the "feeling of impending doom;" constantly worrying and anxious about what was coming around the corner. Constantly fearing the future. She discusses how thats changed for her today. Angie dives into why it is important to remember what we originally resonated with and the feelings we so desparately wanted to rid our lives of. Goals change, journeys pivot, but the "why" will remain the same. Even if we cant tangibly physically see progress in our journeys, its crucial to recall the "why" as it sheds alot of light onto how far we have actually come. Whether you are just starting your recovery journey or have been in it for years, this episode is for you. The Hope Chase aims to deal some hope in case you need some, and lets you know that youre never alone. We Do Recover ox

    27 min
  • To change or not to change: Breaking the cycles in addiction & recovery
    Episode 33: This weeks episode, Angie discusses how you can actually break behavioral cycles, in addiction, recovery & life in general. Throughout active addiction, the cycles tend to continue, until one day, we have to choose between changing or staying the same. And change seems to happen when the pain of staying the same becomes even more unbearable. What happens when, in recovery, we find ourselves stuck again in behavioral cycles, although not as severe or life threatening, still dysfunctional. How can we actively break those cycles ourselves before it gets to a painful place? How can we identify these behaviors, these cycles that we repeatedly find ourselves in? Angie shares her own personal experiences with identifying her own struggles with this topic & how she’s been able to change her own behavior. She dives into how her self awareness & ability to identify these patterns has drastically changed over the years, comparing her actions before & after recovery. If you are new to recovery or have been in it for years, this episode is incredibly beneficial. The Hope Chase helps deal hope to those who may need it & confirms that you are never alone. We Do Recover ox
    27 min
  • Missing the old version of yourself: Navigating fear & confidence in recovery
    Episode 32: This week, Angie dives into the feelings of missing the old version of yourself when in recovery. It's not uncommon to feel a sense of nostalgia for the person you were before you started to work on yourself. This feeling can be especially strong when you're facing new challenges. In particular, when it comes to facing fears & feeling confident, sometimes it can feel as though we’re going backwards. Angie discusses how her fears continue to affect her life and how she continues to live authentically while walking through those fears. Is ignorance really bliss? Was it better before you knew what you now know?? It's important to remember that change is a process and that you're not alone in feeling this way. Embracing the person you're becoming. Whether you’re in early recovery or just starting your healing journey, or you’ve been doing it for years, this is the episode for you. Thank you for joining the Hope chase :) We do recover ox
    28 min

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Sometimes we just need a little hope to help us through the seemingly endless cycle of addiction & uncertainties of recovery. Each week, join ex LCSW & ex junkie, Angie, as she dives into her…