The Antidote to Shame: Part 2
Our hosts look at shame and negative thinking and discuss ways to slow down, gain awareness, and soothe your system. They focus on the essential tool …
negative talk
“It’s Not About Me”: On Not Taking Things Personally
Have you ever considered it's NOT about you? Actor, public speaker, and soccer coach Frederik Imbo offers strategies for escaping the suffering involv…
I Backed off. Now, I Want to Communicate Better.
This member realized she'd been enabling her son's use. CRAFT and 12 steps helped her move away from controlling/hovering/nagging communicatio…
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…
Finding Gratitude in the Shadows
How well can you separate the illness of addiction from the person you love? Can you find the light of their humanity when their shadow side is starin…
Heads Up Information if You’re “New to SUD”
In a recent conversation on the Coming Up for Air podcast, a discussion took place as to what tips parents and loved ones may need when first facing t…
What the Family Can & Can’t Do
You can’t cure your son’s mental illness or substance problems. But here is what you CAN DO for him.
Arguing with an Addicted Loved One Can Be Like Reasoning with a Hurricane
It’s no secret that addiction has ripped its way through my home and family. At least not since my book “Unhooked, a Mother’s Story …
The Favorite Dress
What is the emotional equivalent of your favorite outfit? When your Loved One's actions trigger hard emotions, do you resort to the sam…
He’s Gotten in Trouble but Still Won’t Admit There’s a Problem
When pressed, people with addiction issues 1) defend their right to drink or drug or 2) deny there is a problem. In short, they Defend or Deny. I can …