Ep 14: It Doesn’t Have to Be a Grind
Dee was in a corporate career for 27 years before his drinking led him to lose his job and to require a 3 week hospital detox. During his time at…
Finding New Power
In his book Breathing Underwater, Richard Rohr writes that “all mature spirituality, in one sense or another, is about letting go and unlearning.” We are often told to let go…
Ep 13: Mindfulness Is More Than Monks
As a part of recovery, the practice of mindfulness can provide a helpful set of tools for staying grounded in the present moment. In early stages, it allows people to get back in…
Powerlessness Is Not Weakness
"We admitted we were powerless over alcohol, that our lives had become unmanageable." - Step One of the 12 Steps The concept of powerlessness can be hard to grasp. Powerlessness…
Ep 12: My Son Gave Us the Gift of Recovery
Ten years ago, Stacee and her husband Terry received the phone call that they had long dreaded. Stacee’s son, Skylar, had died from an overdose at the age of 20. As parents, they…
A Longing for Something More | Spirituality & Addiction
By Jim Seckman, MAC, CACII, CCS Spirituality is an aspect of our humanity that is innate. Whether we acknowledge it or not, we are spiritual creatures. In the book Addiction…
Ep 11: That’s Not It
Rita had an image of what treatment was going to look like, and she was sure that she wasn’t going to fit in. She was wrong. When she finally took…
family mother and child daughter keep warm and look out the window on a rainy autumn day
What About My Children?
Parenthood can often prove to be a barrier to getting necessary treatment for addiction. Many mothers in particular believe that it is out of the question for them to leave…
Ep 10: It’s Not About the Frozen Peas
Haley had been in treatment before and been sober for over 7 years before she relapsed and spent 5 months in active addiction. Then she checked into MARR. She experienced…
The Recovery of Codependency
By Travis Ramsey It was a standard first call with parents until I began fielding their questions. “How will Brad* get his clothes cleaned? Who fixes his meals for him? …
Ep 9: Women in Treatment
In comparison to their male counterparts, women often face additional challenges when it comes to seeking substance abuse treatment. Therapists Cailey Binkley, Molly Bengochea and Talitha Klingberg discuss the added…
Addiction and Disordered Eating | Whole-Person Recovery
By Cailey Binkley, LPC Everyone has a story. And each story is unique, complex, and interwoven with others. You cannot fully understand someone unless you know their story, and sharing…