Best Tender Sisters Podcasts (2024)

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84 ~ 6 Steps to Resolving Conflict in Your Marriage 30:10

4h ago30:10

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Every marriage has arguments or conflicts. Some more than others, but we all have them. It is a part of the process of learning about one another and melding your thinking and desires together to become one. Learning how to resolve these conflicts properly is what will make the difference in your marriage and help you to grow together so that you h…

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83 ~ Struggling to Improve Your Marriage or Change Your Husband? Try This! 33:17

7d ago33:17

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I hear from women all the time, I wish my husband would do this or stop doing that. Maybe it’s to consider your feelings more, stop being busy with other things and spend more time with the family, or be the godly leader of the household. We feel that the only way to get our husbands to change or do things differently, is to in some way convince th…

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82 ~ 7 Bible Verses to Bring Love & Tenderness to Your Marriage 32:06

4d ago32:06

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God designed for there to be love, tenderness and unity in a marriage. It’s easy to have these things while we’re dating and first married. While things are fresh and new and our hearts are full of love for one another. After the newness of marriage wears off and the daily grind of life, kids, work, and taking care of the house sets in, how do you …

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81 ~ Parents & In-Laws and What To Do When They Make Life Difficult ~ Part 2 33:44

11d ago33:44

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In this episode we are continuing our chat about parents and in-laws. What their place is suppose to be in our life now that we are married, how we are to treat them, and what to do when they behave rudely or make our lives difficult. The world has its own views on this, but what does the Bible say about how we are to treat our parents? As we start…

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Ep 155 - Out of the Out of the Woods and Into Recovery With Swift Steps Recovery. 56:36

14d ago56:36

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Hey there! I wanted to share this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast with you. In this episode, Julianne Griffin, the founder of Blank Space Recovery and Swift Steps, talks about creating an open, accepting, and supportive environment for Swifties to share their experiences and find wellness. They use Taylor Swift's music as a way to he…

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80 ~ Parents & In-Laws and What To Do When They Make Life Difficult ~ Part 1 28:02

18d ago28:02

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Taking two different people, and putting them together in marriage, learning about each other, and learning to become one, can be challenging enough. Then, when you add two sets of parents into the mix, it can be seem impossible that you will ever all get along. Especially if the parents are having a hard time letting go of their baby or understand…

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Ep 154 - How to Navigate Boundaries with Loved Ones Addicted to Gambling. 35:22

25d ago35:22

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Welcome back to the final episode of Season 4 of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, we conclude our conversation with Terra Carbert, sharing her personal experiences with gambling addiction and recovery. Terra highlights the value of having a sponsor and participating in therapy. Terra also discussed the need for safe and inclusive online …

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79 ~ How To Know The Still Small Voice of God ~ Part 2 35:09

25d ago35:09

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Last week we asked the question; does God really speak to us today? And if He does, how do we know it’s Him? We began to look at some of the differing characteristics between God, us, and the enemy that can help us in determining where our thoughts are coming from. If we are truly hearing from God, being led astray by the enemy or seeking to fill o…

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Ep 153 - Terra Shares the Value of Empathic Non Judgmental Support. 22:47

1M ago22:47

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Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. I am eager to continue Terra's story, where she shares more about her journey with her gambling addiction and the poignant moment when she surrendered and asked for help. Terra shares about how recovery evolves and the work she had to do regarding her obsession with people pleasing. We also discu…

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78 ~ How to Know the Still Small Voice of God ~ Part 1 29:28

1M ago29:28

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Does God really speak to us today? And if He does, how do we know it’s Him? How do we know that it’s not just our own wishful thinking or weird notions that we have. Can Satan or his minions put thoughts in our minds. And if so, how do we recognize those thoughts and know what the truth really is? There are differing characteristics between God, us…

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Ep 152 - Terra's Gambling Addiction Hid In Plain Sight Surrounded By Alcoholism. 31:00

1M ago31:00

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Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Terra Carbert, the founder of the Self Discovery Sisterhood, coach, and host of the Ambitious Addicts podcast. Terra shares her story of growing up with the family disease of addiction and experiencing loss at a young age. Terra opens up about her gambling addiction and how she seeks support to keep her reco…

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77 ~ How To Be The Wise Woman Who Builds Her Home 27:49

1M ago27:49

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As woman, we have the ability and the calling by God to set the tone of our homes. Proverbs 14:1 tells us; “Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish pulls it down with her hands.” We all want to be wise and to build our house, but what does this look like exactly. What foolish things is God talking about here that would cause us to pull o…

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Ep 151 - Understanding How to Process Your Grief and Recovery After The Loss of a Loved One. 43:57

2M ago43:57

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Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I conclude my conversation with Jaclyn Brown. We discuss how grief has affected her personal life and marriage, and how she has navigated this along with her own recovery journey. Jaclyn also shares her approach to advocacy and how you can learn more about it as well. Jaclyn works as the F…

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76 ~ Money, Trust, & Marriage ~ Navigating Finances as a Christian Couple 40:51

2M ago40:51

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A lot of problems can arise when we begin to navigate our finances as a married couple. We’re unsure about what the right way to do this is, what's fair, and can I really trust someone else with my financial future? There are some who have some very strong opinions about this, preconceived notions as to how it is to be done, or difficulty in giving…

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Ep 150 - Learn How Jaclyn Turns Grief and Social Stigma into Advocacy and Education. 30:41

2M ago30:41

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Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Jaclyn Brown who at the end of last episode shared the social media reactions and comments to her brother’s death and today we begin with a public service announcement of suggestions of a few does and don'ts when people are grieving. Jaclyn dives into processing social stigma and highlights the n…

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75 ~ Tithes & Offerings ~ Following God's Command as a Married Couple 36:45

2M ago36:45

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We all know the we should give to the church. But how much do we give? What does God expect from us in this? What does following God's commands for this look like as a married couple? There can be varying views on this in our society, however when we look at scripture, God makes it quite clear as to what His direction and purpose is for our giving.…

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Ep 149 - How A Tragic Loss Due to Substance Use Disorder Led This Sister to Be a Fierce Advocate. 38:15

2M ago38:15

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Today, I am honored to introduce you to Jaclyn Brown. She lost her younger brother, Marc, to a heroin overdose on November 16, 2018. Since then, she has become very passionate about advocacy and education around the topics of substance use, mental health, and harm reduction. Jaclyn works with family members in advocacy to provide education and reso…

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74 ~ What It Looks Like to Respect Your Husband and How You May Be Disrespecting Him Without Even Realizing It ~ Part 2 30:47

2M ago30:47

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In this episode, we will continue our look at what it means to genuinely respect our husbands. What it looks like in our every day lives. As I’ve said before, we are not only called by God to do this, but our husbands need us to show them respect in the same way that we need them to show us love. It’s a part of how God designed the marriage relatio…

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Episode 148 - Recovery Offers Us The Choice to Sustain Love, Healing, and Career Growth. 40:20

2M ago40:20

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Today, we return with Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including 'Mommy's Getting Sober' and 'Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.' Casey is a social worker and addiction counselor with Windmill Wellness and co-host of the podcast Addiction and the Family: Fi…

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73 ~ What It Looks Like To Respect Your Husband and How You May Be Disrespecting Him Without Even Realizing It ~ Part 1 31:00

3M ago31:00

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He says I don't respect him, but I still don't know what this means. Ladies, if we don't fully understand what it is to respect our husbands, we will continue to have problems. But, if we get this right, it will make all the difference in the world in our marriages. Our husbands need this from us as much as we need them to show they love us. Join m…

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Ep 147 - Today We Learn So Much About Sex and Love Addiction. 34:47

3M ago34:47

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Today, we return with Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including 'Mommy's Getting Sober' and 'Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.' Casey is a social worker and addiction counselor with Windmill Wellness and co-host of the podcast Addiction and the Family: Fi…

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72 ~ Marriage Advice for the Christian Wife Who is Married to a Nonbeliever with Guest Melody Allen 39:52

3M ago39:52

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Being married to a nonbeliever, or to a believer who has walked away from the Lord and is currently not following God, makes for a very challenging relationship. It brings with it a different set of priorities, goals, decision making, and a whole way of living life. Learning to navigate this relationship can be especially difficult, because there d…

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Ep 146 - Casey's Brother Spoke the Truth About Addiction at Such a Tender Age. 29:01

3M ago29:01

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Today, I have the privilege of introducing you to Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including 'Mommy's Getting Sober' and 'Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.' Casey is a social worker and addiction counselor with Windmill Wellness and co-host of the podcast …

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71 ~ Abigail ~ A Picture of Strength, Faith, and Confidence in a Difficult Marriage 31:12

3M ago31:12

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We are told in various places of scripture to have faith and to be strong and courageous. In most cases this is said when men are about to fight in some kind of battle or to take over a people or land. But in 1 Samuel we read about a woman who showed great strength, faith and confidence in her marriage to a man that scripture describes as being har…

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Ep 145 - As a Praised Leader in the Field Jorja Secretly Battled Cross Addiction. 27:39

3M ago27:39

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Today is the final day of my series of conversations with Jorja Jamison. Jorja's book description summarizes her journey so well, "Imagine landing your dream job as an addiction psychologist at the nation's most famous alcohol and drug treatment facility. You've spent eight grueling years earning your Master's and Doctorate degrees in a program you…

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70 ~ I Trust God, But . . . 5 Steps to Overcome Anxiety & Fear and Learn to Trust God for the Outcome ~ Part 2 28:45

3M ago28:45

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In this episode we will continue our journey of the 5 steps to overcome anxiety and to learn to trust God for the outcome. For those times when we say or think, I trust God, but . . . When we are overtaken by fear or give something to the Lord, but take it right back again by worrying or by trying to fix the problem on our own. I will be sharing a …

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Ep 144 - Addicted at Age Five and Recovery Required Learning to Supply Love to Herself. 23:21

3M ago23:21

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Welcome back to my second episode with Jorja Jamison, the author of Wounded Healing: The Art and Soul of Surthrival, which will be published in Fall 2024. Today, Jorja shares the challenges of being a healer with a substance use disorder, navigating recovery without believing in God, the role of shame in her story, and listen for Jorja's descriptio…

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69~ I Trust God, But . . . 5 Steps to Overcome Anxiety & Fear and Learn to Trust God for the Outcome ~ Part 1 29:36

3M ago29:36

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How often do we hear someone say; I trust God, but . . . Maybe you have even said or thought this yourself. We know that God is sovereign, that He loves us and wants what is best for us, and yet there are things we just can’t seem to let go of. Oh, we may give it to the Lord, but we end up taking it right back again by worrying and trying to fix th…

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Ep 143 - Are Stubbornness and Perseverance the Exact Same Thing Used in Different Ways? 25:53

4M ago25:53

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Today I am excited to introduce you to Jorja Jamison. Jorja has written a book called ‘Wounded Healing, The Art and Soul of Surthrival,’ which will be published this fall - you are getting a sneak peak. Jorja gives one of the clearest descriptions of powerlessness I have heard as she shares the story of addiction within her family, her own personal…

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68 ~ 4 Steps to a Christ Centered Marriage 39:40

4M ago39:40

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As believers, Christ is our rock. He is our hope and our future and therefore should be the foundation for all that we do. Christ must be at the center of our marriages if we want to have the loving wonderful marriage that God designed for us to have, the marriage that we all long for. But how do we do that. What are the practical steps that we can…

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Ep 142 - Embrace the Signs: How People Deliver Messages from My Higher Power. 17:08

4M ago17:08

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Welcome back to the final episode of our interview with Will Thatcher, the author of the addiction fiction novel, 'Killing Hurt.' In this episode, we'll discuss life expectations, self-judgment, and the power of other people as mirrors and messengers from our higher power in recovery. Will also shares some insights on his experience writing "Killin…

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67 ~ Fasting in the Bible ~ What's the Purpose and Does it Make a Difference Today? 33:49

4M ago33:49

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When we are struggling, hurting, or seeking direction for our lives, people may give us the advice to fast and pray. But, what is fasting in the bible? What does scripture show us is the purpose of fasting? When and how do we do this and will it make a difference? Join me as we take a look at one of my favorite books of the Bible and what it teache…

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Ep 141 - What is This Fresh Literary Genre Emerging Called Addiction Fiction? 25:11

4M ago25:11

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Have you ever heard of Addiction Fiction? How about Sober Fiction? Will Thatcher, the author of Killing Hurt, had not either, and he wrote this entertaining novel, which is exactly that. Learn the why, and how, and hear Will's journey to writing 'Killing Hurt'. Let's get back to Will Thatcher. #embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #addiction #addictionf…

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Episode 5: Waiting for a Star to Fall. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 19:03

4M ago19:03

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The final episode of this satirical monologue reveals its rather sad underbelly. When Kiki-Jean's ex-husband's new wife, Cyndi-Lou Redgrave ("Not her real name. She wanted everyone to think she was one of the Redgraves. Vanessa was furious when I told her."), wins Best Newcomer at The Tartan Tammies, her infamous outburst ("I must have hit rock bot…

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Episode 4: A Sky Full of Stars. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 23:19

4M ago23:19

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Mrs. McShoogle meets Nicola Sturgeon ("the daintiest wee feet this side of William Hague") and hosts a block-booking for the Scottish Tory party conference ("to think I turned down John Barrowman for this"). She recalls her controversial appearance in the British remake of Charlie's Angels, Wayne's WAGS, and the biggest night of the year, the Scott…

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Episode 3: Starry, Starry Night. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 18:43

4M ago18:43

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Now the glamorous proprietress of the 'oldest and dampest theatrical digs in Strathbogie', Kiki-Jean McShoogle welcomes "Britain's greatest living actor" to her humble home while trying to find the off button for the mob from musical theatre. Meanwhile, she enlists royal (after a fashion) support for the local rep theatre and defends the surprise o…

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Episode 2: Starman. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 17:41

4M ago17:41

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Following her moving portrayal of the demonic lollipop lady in Crimewatch on Ice, and a glamorous library assistant in a terrible, terrible Dostoevsky, Kiki-Jean Mankini watches in horror as Helen Mirren bags all the best roles. Fleeing the limelight, she returns to her home town and theatrical capital of Scotland, Strathbogie, and walks straight i…

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Episode 1: A Star is Born. Starring Carolyn Pickles, directed by Colin Wakefield, written by Jonathan Fortingall. 19:32

4M ago19:32

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A child prodigy in Mary and Joseph: Put a Ring on It, and graduate of the prestigious Monica Glen School of Drama and Car Maintenance, Kiki-Jean Mankini achieves top billing, thirteen below Moira Stuart, in a two (and a half) week run in London's West End, and off-off-off Broadway (so far off-Broadway it's in Connecticut). This is the frankly unbel…

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66 ~ 6 Key Components to Communicating with Your Husband for a Healthy Marriage 42:33

4M ago42:33

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There are many problems in a marriage that can be resolved simply by communicating well. Being willing to share our thoughts and feelings and asking our husbands what theirs are. Not assuming what they are thinking, or that they should automatically know how we feel, but to share these things with one another and learn about each other. In this epi…

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Ep 140 - How Hearing Stories and Attending Meetings Saved My Life. 24:35

4M ago24:35

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Have you ever heard of Addiction Fiction? If not, no worries—neither had I. Will Thatcher, the author of' Killing Hurt, ' is my next guest on the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, we will begin with Will's story and how he found recovery, and then we will learn more about his novel. Please meet Will Thatcher. #embracefamilyrecovery #recovery …

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65~ A Man's View of Wives & Marriage ~ An Interview with My Husband 19:04

4M ago19:04

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We all know that men and women are different. We think differently, respond to things differently, and have different wants and needs. Add to that, the fact that each individual man and woman also has different personalities, as well as different likes and dislikes. Trying to understand the opposite sex is nearly impossible. Today, I am interviewin…

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Ep 139 - Dedicated to Finding Hope, Changing Narratives, and Reducing Stigma. 23:05

5M ago23:05

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In this third episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast with Maeve O'Neill, MEd., LPC-S, CHC, CDTL, is the Director of National Compliance for CIRCA Behavioral Health Care Solutions. We continue our discussion on family and support and share lots of hope and compassion around how we frame the journey of our lives. Maeve has had an expansive ca…

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64 ~ Have You Lost Hope in Your Marriage? Where True Hope Comes From and How to Rest In It. 39:02

5M ago39:02

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All of us can lose hope at one time or another. When our life or our marriage hasn’t turned out the way we planned and we feel that it will never change. When we have tried and tried to make the necessary changes, but nothing seems to work. We can lose hope when the problem that we’re facing seems impossible to get through. When it seems that there…

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Ep 138 - Secrets Keep Us Sick: Why I'm Sharing My Story of this Generational Disease. 20:48

5M ago20:48

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Welcome back to this second episode with Maeve O'Neill. In today's episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, Maeve discusses what it was like to share her family experience growing up with her children. Listen as we also discuss the progress through three generations with resources for children impacted by this family disease of addiction. Ma…

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63 ~ Spiritual Warfare ~ Is Your Husband Suddenly Changing? Learn Why & How to Fight For Your Marriage 41:11

5M ago41:11

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We don’t understand it when our husbands begin to change. When instead of being in church or with the family, they want to hang out with friends all night or shut themselves off in a room with their computer or phone. We are hurt by this so we beg and plead for them to change, to go to counseling or whatever it takes, because we just want our husba…

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Ep 137 - Finding Hope While Raised in a Home With The Disease of Addiction. 23:05

5M ago23:05

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Welcome back! In today's episode, I talk to Maeve O'Neill, who shares her story about the reality of growing up in a household where both parents were suffering from the disease of addiction and mental health issues. Maeve went on to study and work in the field because of her experience and shares incredible insights into her earlier years. Maeve O…

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62 ~ How to Forgive Your Husband and Move Forward in Your Marriage 35:27

5M ago35:27

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Even the best of husbands make mistakes. Some are small and easy to overlook and forgive. But some are devastating because the hurt is deep, the commitment and trust of your marriage has been broken and you're unsure if it can ever be repaired. We know that God tells us to forgive, but how and is it even possible to ever get past this and move forw…

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Ep 136 - Maintaining Hope With Current Patterns in Youth Substance Use Disorder. 26:08

5M ago26:08

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Welcome to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, thank you for joining me for this final episode with Geoffrey Golia, the former Clinical Director of the New York Center for Living. Geoffrey has recently joined the New York City Criminal Justice Agency as Director of Clinical Services for the Queens Supervised Release Program. Today we discuss the i…

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61 ~ The Meaning of Love in the Bible 34:04

5M ago34:04

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Love. We all want it in our lives. We are called by God to love others, love our husbands and our children, and to love God. But what does that really look like in our lives? What does the Bible say the meaning of love is? Today we’re looking at what God says about love. What we are without love in our hearts, what the true meaning of love is, and …

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Ep 135 - Discover the Best Parenting Style for Adolescents with a Substance Use Disorder. 21:15

5M ago21:15

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Welcome to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I am thrilled to continue conversing with Geoffrey Golia, the former Clinical Director of the New York Center for Living. Geoffrey has recently joined the New York City Criminal Justice Agency as Director of Clinical Services for the Queens Supervised Release Program. In this second episode, we…

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