Releasing Trauma
Our hosts discuss the trauma that can affect families and loved ones, and how to release it and learn new habits over time.
Member Topics: negative emotions and thoughts
Podcast # 82 — Crisis vs Chronic, the Sequel
Dominique joins Kayla and Laurie and pushes last week's conversation a bit deeper (episode #81). You will hear more concrete examples of how…
Podcast #81 — When Crisis Mode Becomes Chronic, and How to Shift This
Kayla and Laurie dive into the issue 'When crisis mode becomes chronic.' They look into WHY you don't want that, including the neuro-scien…
Podcast #76 — Shame, Shame and More Shame (and Its Good Friend, Substance Use)
Shame plays a prominent role where substance use has become problematic: the person misusing substances often feels shame about being stuck in the pat…
I’m Falling Apart with Fear — I’m Not a Positive Influence Right Now
They've relapsed. I know I'm supposed to be a source of encouragement and positivity for them... but I'm a total wreck... how could I poss…
Toxic Moods
We hear a lot about Serenity in recovery programs. For me personally, developing Serenity meant no longer being codependent to four dynamics when they…
Podcast #73 — First Thought, Second Thought”
Laurie, Kayla and Dominique take a deeper look at the "First thought, Second Thought" phenomenon, a key topic in Cognitive Behavior The…
Podcast #72 — You Are Not Your Story: How to move out of drama and into consciousness
"How do I calm my system down enough so that I'm not eating and drinking battery acid every day?" or in other words, "How…
An Invitation to Freedom by Jack Kornfield
Have you found that there are certain thoughts or sensations or feelings that keep coming back when you meditate? This thoughtful piece by invites us …
Podcast #62 — Katie Donovan – A Mother’s Addiction Journey
(1hr10mins) In this episode of Coming Up for Air, Annie Highwater and Katie Donovan share thoughts about how the active addiction of their c…