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A deep dive into the impact of growing up in an dysfunctional family and how to heal the unresolved pain of the past. Join Andrea and guests for raw & vulnerable conversations on topics including - codependency, complex trauma (CPTSD), alcoholism/addiction, generational trauma, and toxic shame. (Start on episode 1!!!) Follow Andrea on social - www.instagram.com/adultchildpod/ www.tiktok.com/@adultchildpod
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The Alcohol Minimalist podcast is dedicated to helping habit drinkers and adult children of alcoholics to change their drinking habits and create a peaceful relationship with alcohol: past, present and future. We are proof positive that you can break unbreakable habits and create a peaceful relationship with alcohol. Becoming an alcohol minimalist means: Choosing how to include alcohol in our lives following low-risk guidelines. Freedom from anxiety around alcohol use. Less alcohol without f ...
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"Don't Think, Breathe." is a platform for myself and my guests to discuss ideas related to mastering our minds, healthily expressing ourselves, and forming a spiritual bond with ourselves and the world around us. You will mainly find discussions based around developing better mental health and in an effort to do that, we explore all sorts of modalities on this podcast such as meditation, exercise, psychedelic therapy & different mental frameworks such as ACA, IFS, and Gene Keys. Some of thes ...
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This show started from Bobbie’s passion to raise awareness about gambling addiction. It has evolved into that, plus so much more! Bobbie talks about her addictions with gambling, her relationship with alcohol and her recovery journey. Bobbie’s guests include other people impacted by addiction, but not limited to just alcohol and substances, as well as experts in the arena of mental, spiritual, emotional and physical wellness. This show is appreciated by people in all walks of life as there i ...
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Stories of recovery from the effects of growing up in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional home. Recorded at the ACA Tuesday Toolbox meeting of ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics) in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Email us at TuesdayToolboxACA(at)Gmail.com.
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Welcome to the Reclaim You podcast, a show dedicated to helping you reclaim your life from the impact of disordered eating, body shame, and trauma. Our host, Sarah Herstich, is a licensed therapist and a trauma, eating disorder and body image specialist. Join Sarah each week, alongside one of the Reclaim Therapists, Casey Koch, Laura Gordon, Emily Cinque or Abby Albright, who will be bringing insight, compassion and empowerment and to each and every episode. Each week we'll explore different ...
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“Child of Dysfunction” is your guide into the world of resilience and healing. Hosted by Tammy Vincent, the adult child of two alcoholic parents, this podcast delves deep into the experiences of growing up in a chaotic and dysfunctional environment, facing childhood neglect, abuse, and trauma while overcoming adversity. With personal insights and expert interviews, we explore the challenges and triumphs of adults who grew up in these toxic environments, and healed. We Learn how to navigate t ...
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On the Let Go and Be Free podcast, we’ll talk about everything from dealing with ruminating thoughts to stopping dysfunctional behaviors that you learned as a child in an alcoholic home. Together we’ll shine a light to dispel the shame you might have secretly been living with about your upbringing, and practical tips that will help you center yourself and live a healthier life. I’m not a therapist or doctor. If you need help, please reach out to a medical expert. If you’d like to learn more, ...
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Empowering men to embrace their mental health through positive, open and honest communication. The hosts, William and Mike, are not medical professionals and do not offer medical advice. We're two guys that have suffered through addictions ourselves and are both adult children of alcoholics. Join us for vulnerable discussions as we work through our own struggles and recovery. We're all in this together and together we can all get through anything.
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I personally find Step Three to be difficult: Step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understand God. I struggle with the need to let go and take a leap of faith. It's not easy for me and I am often conflicted about this step, but I still try. From "The 12 Steps for Adult Children" book (1991 reprinted v…
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Click here to attend a meeting near you! If you'd like to learn more about ACA, you can check out the audio book I referenced here: The Complete ACOA Sourcebook (Audiobook) In this episode I talk about Adult Children of Alcoholics & Dysfunctional Families which is a support group based in principles similar to those of Alcoholics Anonymous. I've be…
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The purpose of this guided meditation is to give the listener space to feel into any unpleasant or uncomfortable emotions they may be experiencing. Before you begin: Get some headphones Stretch Get comfortable Explanation of the practice: When experiencing emotions or feelings we deem "uncomfortable" we tend to numb ourselves. When we numb using su…
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⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 📰SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱 www.buymeacoffee.…
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Lori Jean Glass is an expert in the field of emotional wellness, specializing in healing from the profound impacts of growing up in a dysfunctional family and navigating the complexities of Complex PTSD. As the CEO and founder of Pivot - a groundbreaking relationship coaching program - which combines her extensive knowledge in attachment theory, ne…
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This week on the podcast, we're revisiting part two in a series of episodes that I consider foundational for building an Alcohol Minimalist lifestyle. Listen in as I talk about Drink Plans vs Drink Goals. Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Too Much?" Get it here. New to the podcast? Download the Podcast Listening Guide.…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sarah and Megan Luybli, a registered dietitian and intuitive eating counselor, discuss the intersection of chronic pain and body image. Megan shares her personal journey with chronic pain and how it has affected her body image. They talk about the importance of support, self-validation, and self-compassion i…
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Join us as we delve into the inspiring journey of Rodney Lawson, who overcame a verbally abusive and alcoholic father to achieve remarkable success. Rodney’s childhood trauma fueled an unparalleled drive, propelling him from an entry-level sales rep to leading a Fortune 100 Telecom Company’s International Center, managing 687 employees from over 50…
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Bob Beare is the host of the Deep Waters Recovery Program which is a retreat I've been frequently attending this year. If it sounds interesting, click the link, reach out to me and consider registering. He is also the author of The Creative Fire & Stop Doing Sh*t You Don't Want To Do: A Straightforward Guide to Letting Go of Unresolved Trauma and h…
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Members of the Shitshow Community share their experience of using psychedelics as part of the healing process. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion …
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Why is it so hard to let go of the past? If we hold onto hate and our anger, we stay trapped by the past. But when we forgive, that's the path toward healing. Forgiving someone is something that we do for ourselves. And there is a difference between forgiving and forgetting. In this week's episode, I share the experiences I've had with my own strug…
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🔑Could the key to overcoming deep-rooted wounds lie in the transformative power of psychedelics?! Myles Katz has been at the forefront of the legal psychedelics for personal growth and healing since 2018. As the founder of one of the first legal psychedelic retreats in Amsterdam, which served over 1,000 clients before its closure one year ago. He i…
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In this powerful episode, we welcome Valerie Stancill, who shares her harrowing yet inspiring journey of marrying a narcissist and enduring the various stages of narcissistic abuse. Valerie takes us through the initial phase of love bombing, where she was overwhelmed with affection and grand gestures, only to face the harsh reality of devaluation a…
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This week on the podcast, we're revisiting the first in a series of episodes that I consider foundational for building an Alcohol Minimalist lifestyle. Listen in as I talk about the difference between making a drink plan vs planning to drink. Have you grabbed your free e-book, "Alcohol Truths: How Much is Too Much?" Get it here. New to the podcast?…
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⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 📰SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱 www.buymeacoffee.…
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As we go through life, there are times when we need to stop and reflect on what we feel and think about the 12 Steps. With the second step, there are questions about control, trust, and faith. How do you feel about the second step? How do you feel? Is this step easy for your or difficult? There's no wrong answer. There's only what you experience as…
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Andeea Rae is a licensed counselor and certified in Applied Quantum Biology with 16 years of freedom from substance use disorder and bulimia nervosa. Her background is in addiction counseling and for 6 years she has worked at one of the world's most renowned treatment centers and leaders in the field of addiction. She is the founder and CEO of Quan…
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In this episode, we dive into the journey of a dedicated educator, Carolyn Boras, who packed her bags, left everything familiar, and moved halfway around the world in search of relief. With over 20 years of experience in education, the pressures of work-life imbalance, unrealistic expectations, and the feelings of guilt and failure became overwhelm…
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This week on the podcast we're diving into a topic that affects many of us on this journey: shame. If you've ever felt ashamed of your drinking habits, you're not alone. We'll be discussing what shame means for those of us who struggle with overdrinking and, more importantly, how we can stop a shame spiral and start making positive changes. Resourc…
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⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat 📰SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱 www.buymeacoffee.…
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On an Oprah interview I heard recently, she talked about her having John Bradshaw on her show and how what he shared with her transformed her life. Bradshaws is the author of such books as "Homecoming: Reclaiming and Healing Your Inner Child." I found great hope and help in his books and wanted to talk about how to heal your inner child and to over…
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In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jane Epstein, a survivor and advocate for those affected by Sibling Sexual Abuse and Trauma. Jane is the Co-Founder of IncestAWARE.org and 5WAVES.org, an international advocacy group providing crucial information, support, and guidance on this often-overlooked issue. She also moderates a Facebook group for…
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Specializing in emotional enmeshment, covert incest and sex addiction, Dr. Kenneth Adams is a therapist and EMDR practitioner with 40+ years of experience. He is the author of 4 books, including A Light in the Dark: The Hidden Legacy of Adult Children of Sex Addicts, This groundbreaking book details the unique issues experienced by adult children w…
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This week on the podcast I'm talking all about the power or continous improvement to change your drinking. Inside everything I've done and everything I've created to help people change their drinking, are the principles of Kaizen. Listen in to hear all about what Kaizen means and how you can use the power of continuous improvement to change your dr…
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Bob Peck is the author of the book, Original Sin is A Lie; a book where Bob explains the teaching of Jesus Christ and how they overlap with other renowned mystics such as The Buddha, Krishna and Paramahansa Yogananda, to name a few, and how these teachings may have been misinterpreted and misused throughout time. Bob is also the director and produc…
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Three members of the Shitshow community get real and raw about their experience and healing from narcissistic abuse. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discu…
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Today, we have a very special guest joining us on our journey of healing and self-discovery. Please welcome Menaka Rao, a remarkable Transformational Coach and Alignment Mentor, who has a powerful story to share. Menaka's journey from being a Data Analyst to finding her true calling as a coach is truly inspiring. Drawing from her expertise in Human…
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The last time I discussed the first of Adult Children of Alcholics and Dysfunctional Families World Services' 12 Steps was December 2022. To recommit myself to the steps, I wanted to go through the first step, discuss it, and to see what we've learned since 2022. No matter if you're new to the 12 Steps or a veteran, there's a lot to learn in taking…
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Healing from childhood trauma and neglect has a new soundtrack... Matt Kollock is an alt-indie rocker hailing in New Mexico by way of Wisconsin. His second album ‘Family Plot’ will be released on June 21st, 2024 and is inspired by his dysfunctional childhood. The first part of the album focuses on the trauma and neglect of his childhood as a shelte…
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Get ready for an inspiring journey with Kate Champion, an author, therapist, and beacon of hope for those navigating the complexities of life. With a focus on resilience and recovery, Kate draws from over two decades of experience in guiding individuals towards crafting healthy, heart-centered lives. From her own experiences to her work with countl…
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This week on the podcast I'm talking about the four reasons that you're not making progress on changing your drinking habits...yet. Listen in to hear why your mindset and believing that you're capable of change is the key. There is disbelief throughout your mindset that shows up in different ways. You may need to 1) Decide and commit to change. 2) …
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Today we are joined by Shitshow Mitchell who shares about his upbringing, the impact that manifested in adulthood, and his ongoing journey of healing & recovery. ⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Su…
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Negative thoughts, worrying, and obsessive perseverating can easily pull you down and disrupt your healing. How can you overcome negative thoughts? Help someone (volunteer, assist a neighbor, or someone in your community). Write about your feelings in a daily journal. Practice gratitude. Be open-minded that learning a new habit takes time. When we …
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This week on the podcast I'm joined again by Debbie Hampton. After decades of depression, a serious attempt to end her life, and a resulting brain injury, Debbie Hampton not only survived, but went on to thrive by discovering the super power we all have to better our brains and lives. Neuroplasticity is the superpower we all are born with and posse…
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The QUEEN of Abandonment Trauma Susan Anderson returns to the pod, With more than 30 years of clinical experience, she has helped tens of thousands overcome abandonment trauma and its aftermath of self sabotaging patterns. In today's episode, we discuss... Rejection trauma and the impact of being ostracized by your peers The role of positive narcis…
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In this episode, we're joined by Sarah Rollins, a licensed clinical social worker and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner. Sarah owns Embodied Wellness, a virtual group practice in Michigan, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, and OCD. She focuses on developmental and complex trauma, integrating somatic therapy, EMDR, IFS, and an attachment …
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Sarah and Emily celebrate the one-year anniversary of their podcast and share tips for starting therapy. They discuss how to find a therapist, including using online search tools and social media, and the importance of finding a therapist who specializes in the specific issues you want to work on. They also …
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In this episode we are joined by Ellie Rome! Ellie is a certified weight loss and emotional eating coach who coaches high achieving women to lose weight, heal chronic health conditions, and transform their relationships with food. Ellie is also the host of the Don't Eat Your Feelings Podcast, a podcast where Ellie gives advice about overcoming suga…
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Heather introduces herself as an influencer in the non-alcoholic drinks and sober curious community - She curates non-alcoholic events for marginalized groups like the LGBTQ community and communities of color Main Topic - Heather discusses her upcoming event, Pride AF (Pride Alcohol Free), a fundraiser for local LGBTQ nonprofits - The event will fe…
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⬇️DAMN THE JOIN SHITSHOW - ADULT CHILD HEALING COMMUNITY⬇️ https://theshitshow.mn.co 4 weekly zoom support groups (Sun 3: 30 pm EST, Mon 8:30 pm EST, Tues 1 pm EST, & Thurs 8:30 pm EST) Support community at your fingertips with discussion boards and chat SIGN UP FOR SHITSHOW NATION - ADULT CHILD NEWSLETTER 👩HELP A GIRL & CAT EAT🐱 www.buymeacoffee.c…
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Why do we look for love in the wrong places? What's really going on inside of us that we act this way? Are we setting healthy boundaries between us and other people? Are we living the present as a means of "fixing" what happened to us as kids? Lots of great questions to work through together and find a path toward happiness. Support the Podcast: Ma…
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Dr. Lara Dye is a psychologist who specializes on treating childhood relational trauma that ultimately results in substance, love and sex addictions. Her treatment approach is focused on understanding how particular childhood traumas cause humans to grow destructive defense mechanisms. Those defenses, while originally a solution to the pain of the …
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In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of courageous conversations with our children, ensuring they feel empowered to speak out, have a voice, and not be stifled. Joined by the insightful Jackie Bailey, founder of The Speak Feed Lead Project, we explore practical strategies for fostering open and honest communication in nurturing e…
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This week on the podcast I'm talking to Dr. Brooke Scheller all about her book How to Eat to Change How You Drink. Dr. Brooke Scheller, Doctor of Clinical Nutrition, stands at the forefront of a transformative movement in health and wellness. As the esteemed founder of Functional Sobriety and the author of "How to Eat to Change How You Drink," Dr. …
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