Ep 6: This Is a Family Disease
As a person’s addiction progresses, the family of the addicted person often experiences the development of another disease without realizing it—the disease of codependency. With a loved one in active…
The Practice of Mindfulness in Recovery
By Todd Valentine, LCSW At MARR, men enter our care because drugs and alcohol have damaged or completely destroyed their lives. They often embarked on the path of addiction as an…
Ep 5: Vulnerability is a Sign of Masculinity
In this episode, counselors working with men in treatment gather around the podcast table to talk about vulnerability, why it takes a community to foster recovery and the necessity of…
Am I Enough? | Shame & Belonging
As humans, we have an innate desire for connection. We want to feel accepted by the people in our lives, whether it be friends, family, or significant others. We want…
Ep 4: The Sooner You Unpack, The Better
Ashley M. started his journey in recovery when he checked into MARR in 2005. He shares with host Matt Shedd about being kicked out of the program, and how he…
Ep 3: We’re All In Recovery From Something
Michelle L. and Tony L. lost their daughter to the disease of addiction 14 years ago. In the time since then, they were introduced to the resources MARR provides to…
The Importance of Detachment
By Patrice Alexander, MS, LPC At face value, the word detachment has a negative connotation and conveys a sense of loss. It is hard to imagine being “detached” or “separated”…
Stories of Recovery | The MARR Experience
By Matt Shedd Host of Stories of Recovery Through some combination of a solid foundation in 12-step spirituality, committed alumni and staff, and a history of over 40 years helping…
Ep 2: There’s Love on the Other Side
At the young age of 22, Caryn B. found herself in the vicious cycle of addiction, struggling with unhealthy relationships and suicidal thoughts. She shares with host Matt Shedd what…
Ep 1: Are You Ready to Be Done?
After almost losing his job and his marriage, entering outpatient treatment for addiction, and relapsing, Roland S. describes how he found redemption and lasting recovery within his MARR community. Roland…
Sun on Horizon over Quiet Water through Cattails at Sunset
Myths About Addiction Treatment
“By talking about addiction in the light of day -- and by celebrating recovery out loud -- we can help correct the misinformation and stigma that become obstacles for people…
Social Media and Ethics
By Jim Seckman, MAC, CACII, CCS “One of our responsibilities as counselors is to have healthy boundaries. These boundaries can easily become blurred if, or when, we begin to intrude…