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 …
Our Podcast: Coming Up for Air
Coming Up for Air is a podcast series addressing topics relevant to families dealing with a loved one’s addiction. Regular hosts include Dominique Simon-Levine, Founder & Director of Allies in Recovery with 25 years of recovery herself, Kayla Solomon, Psychotherapist and Self-Care Support Group Leader and Laurie MacDougall, Allies in Recovery Advocate, Support-Group Leader and mom of an adult son in recovery from opioid use.
From thoughtful discussion of topics pertaining to addiction in the family, to interviews with important players in the field of addiction/recovery, to in-depth looks at our eLearning modules, Coming Up for Air is your audio companion. You are NOT alone.
When Do You Work on Use of Less-Dangerous Substances?
On this episode of "Coming Up for Air", Dominique shares a family’s question about a Loved One who has addressed their most pressing substance of …
Conditional Love, Unconditional Love, and What Leads to Shame: Part 1
Even when love is not conditional, there sometimes must be conditions regarding people’s behavior. Love in romantic relationships may change if you …
Learning How to Not React in Tough Moments
On this episode of our "Coming Up for Air" podcast, Laurie and Kayla discuss strategies to back away and not succumb to your emotions during difficult…
Facing the Obstacles: Part 1
On this episode of Allies in Recovery's "Coming Up for Air" Podcast, Laurie and Kayla discuss the obstacles between knowing what to do and putting tha…
Making Changes At Your Own Pace
Laurie and Kayla discuss change -- how to manage it, how quickly it can or can't happen, and how to focus your efforts. Learn to put yourself first. S…
Treatment and Families: Part 1
Laurie, Dominique, and Kayla discuss ideas about families and treatment, focusing on how the family affects treatment and vice-versa.
Podcast #88 — Control vs. Influence
When you want something, how do you request it? Hosts Laurie and Kayla talk about developing a communication style that aims to influence, not control…
Podcast #87 – Deciding When Your Loved One Can Live at Home
How do you decide when and how your loved one can live at home? Hosts Laurie, Dominique, and Kayla discuss boundary-setting, and Laurie shares details…
Podcast #85 – Always Have a Plan
It's important to have a plan for expectations and consequences when your loved one is at home, and for when they can't stay. Dominique, Laurie, and K…