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If you're the mom of addicted loved one and need help understand what's happening to your child, or how to recover from the addiction chaos, join us here for support. As the mother of a recovering addict, I've spent years trying to cope with this devastating disease. I used to search for others to help me, but couldn't find what I was looking for. Now I'm focused on comforting moms, like you, by sharing what I needed -- bringing you hope and a way to recapture you. Michelle@MichelleWeidenben ...
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Your eyes can only see and our ears can only hear what our brain is looking for. --Dan Sullivan Embrace your faith. That's where we find hope. What would you do if you knew you wouldn't fail and if God was counting on you to fulfill your boon? List your fears. What five things will you look at differently? What five things will you stop looking for…
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Without pain there would be no suffering. Without suffering we would never learn from our mistakes. To make it right, pain and suffering is the key to all windows, without it, there is no way of life. -Angelina Jolie Learn the difference between acute pain and chronic pain. Steps to overcome pain. "Up until now" how have you undermined your pain? T…
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Time is the most valuable coin in your life. You and you alone will determine how that coin will be spent. Be careful that you do not let other people spend it for you. --Carl Sandberg. How can you automate decisions in your life so you don't suffer from DECISION FATIGUE. Moms have to make millions of decisions every day. There are ways to reduce t…
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What takes up space in your thoughts can control your life. What can you add and/or eliminate from your life to help you find peace? To buy the book: ⁠⁠GO HERE.⁠⁠ To join our support group: ⁠⁠GO HERE⁠⁠. To learn how to LISTEN to UNDERSTAND: ⁠⁠Watchmy YouTube TEDx⁠⁠ Watch TEDx YouTube video on ⁠⁠HOWTO STOP THE STIGMA⁠⁠ --- Support this podcast: http…
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Deadlines define the mind. They remove variables like exotic materials and processes that take too long> The closer the deadline, the more likely you'll start thinking way outside the box. -- Adam Savage How do you FOCUS when your thoughts keep hacking your day? When you keep worrying that something terrible is going to happen to your loved one? Bu…
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When Moms recover, they become HOPE BUILDERS for others. You find what you're looking for. Where are searching for HOPE? Where do you find HOPE? Find a HOPE HERO to study for inspiration and dedication to achieving your boon. To buy the book: ⁠GO HERE.⁠ To join our support group: ⁠GO HERE⁠. To learn how to LISTEN to UNDERSTAND: ⁠Watch my YouTube TE…
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When you envision HOPE what do you see? Who inspires you? What part of your HOPE outcome can you control? To buy the book: ⁠GO HERE.⁠ To join our support group: ⁠GO HERE⁠. To learn how to LISTEN to UNDERSTAND: ⁠Watch my YouTube TEDx⁠ Watch TEDx YouTube video on ⁠HOW TO STOP THE STIGMA⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh…
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The obstacles of your past can become the gateways to lead to new beginnings. --Ralph Blum If you want to arrive at a new destination do you put the address in your navigation to get there? I do. Without a roadmap to where you're going you might be clueless on how to get there. What steps do you need to take to get to where you want to go now? What…
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Failure and setbacks are ingredients for a great success story. My setback was a blessing! I survived what was meant to destroy me. I came back like a boss--fabulous, wiser, and stronger than ever. --A Recovering Addict When we slouch we appear weak, fragile, unconfident, and sometimes hopeless. When we stand tall, our core is stronger, we appear p…
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Imperfect action is better than perfect inaction. - Harry Truman Often we don't see the progress of our efforts until we look back. What baby steps have you taken to change, to recover from the chaos, to stop over-functioning for your loved one? List those so you can see your efforts more clearly. Noticing your progress will keep you going. To buy …
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Before others can value us, we must value ourselves. If you're taking responsibility for something your adult child has done, you could be falling in a trap. The GUILT TRAP. This trap will hack your energy and steal your time. You'l spend wasted hours worrying that your son or daughter's problem are your fault. We can't go back to change things, bu…
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The questions on this day will help you make yourself a priority. You must choose RECOVERY for yourself, even if your loved one can't. What will you do? How will you promise to change and who will be your accountability partner? To buy the book: ⁠GO HERE.⁠ To join our support group: ⁠GO HERE⁠. To learn how to LISTEN to UNDERSTAND: ⁠Watch my YouTube…
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Lost time is never found again. -Benjamin Franklin 1. Pretend that your loved one is well again. In recovery. You receive a letter from him or her. Write what you want the letter to say. Hope for that. See this letter happening. Maybe your letter would say something like this: Dear Mom, Thank you for never giving up on me. I'm sorry for what I put …
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HOW WILL YOU CHANGE? It's important to know the stages of change, so when our loved ones make comments about their lives, or their using, we can assess where they are in their motivation to change. If we want to build a better relationship with others, it's important to manage how WE want to change too. Are you motivated to change for the sake of y…
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The Unhackable Series - Day 3: Identify Your Enemy Who is your enemy? Who, or what, is getting in the way of you reaching your dreams, your goals? Before we can change anything in our lives, we must be aware of what the problems are and where they lay so we can work to change them. To buy the book: ⁠GO HERE.⁠ To join our support group: ⁠GO HERE⁠. T…
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What is your deepest desire, your greatest ache, your truest longing? Find that. When we focus on ourselves, and our interests, it helps take our minds off of our loved ones. We can't control what they do, but we can control how we spend our time, what our goals are, and who we serve. Use your gifts to serve others and you will find a positive dist…
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Day One: WRITE YOUR STORY The greatest burden a child must bear is the unloved life of its parents. --Carl Jung Is your addicted loved one sucking the life out of you? Are you wandering aimlessly without a healthy plan for yourself? Start here with us. We are Moms who have had (and still have) addicted loved ones. Let us bring you 20-25 minutes of …
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1. Who's having the conversation with your loved one?2. Is your loved one 100% opposed?3. What is CHANGE TALK4. Allies in Recovery5. Join our support group. The All-Mighty Mom Tribe. MomsLettingGo.Teachable.com/p/all-mighty-mom-membership/--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle515/support…
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"Leading is an honor. Leading from a healed space is how legends are born. Come learn what's holding you back." Jodee Gibson, PCC is an emerging expert on healing leadership. As a professional coach and speaker, she has created massive change and generated millions of dollars for her clients including Keller Williams Realty, National Institute of H…
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Flowering: Helping Others and Living a New Life In Step Seven, moms learn how important it is to rise above their adversities. They are encouraged to find the elements that have helped them keep their boundaries with kindness. Your happiness is an inside job. Your adult addicted loved one's happiness is HIS or HER inside job. Transformation happens…
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Nic Patterson's mother died when he was nine years old. By that time he had suffered trauma from her substance use disorder and neglect. He went to prison for heinous crimes. While he was there he brought music to the inmates. Now he's helping your sons and daughters get into recovery. Find out more about how you can help at StormFoundation.us --- …
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Millions of grandparents are raising grandchildren because of addiction. Meet Catherine Becker, Founder of Joys and Challenges of Relative Caregivers. She's parenting three adopted children because of her daughter's substance use and mental health disorders. You will love her enthusiasm, attitude, and her heart to help grands raising grands. If you…
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This is STEP SIX in the book series, Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up, Seven Steps to Self-Recovery. We NEVER let go our children. We let go of the shame, blame and the chaos that keeps us from finding our God-given superpowers. We need progress, reflection and vision to continue to find success on our journey. Here is Dr. Labor's video on the Nue…
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Follow along in the book series. Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up, Seven Steps to Self-Recovery A goal without a plan is just a wish. How will you implement your plan to grow and change the way you respond to your loved one? Join our support tribe: momslettinggo.teachable.com/p/all-mighty-mom-membership --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters…
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Book Study on the book, Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up, Seven Steps to Self-Recovery BREAKING OUT: Inner Dialogue, Step 3 - Part Two Byron Katie's book, Loving What Is, Four Questions that Can Change Your Life Learn the four questions to ask yourself that might free you from worry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…
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https://www.safehomefamilies.com Interview with Beth Syverson Beth is a mom, wife, musician, and as of 2021 a podcaster, activist, and public speaker. Since 2019, her son Joey has struggled with addiction to substances plus serious mental health issues. For the first year of that roller coaster ride, she and Joey were both derailed. Beth tried to “…
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This is the discussion of the book, Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up, Seven Steps to Self-Recovery. STEP THREE: Breaking Out - Inner Dialogue (Part One) The third step is about the lies you have about yourself. This step will help you become aware of the lies you harbor that hold you back. I give you tips on how to overcome negative self-talk. To …
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To download your free guide go to MomsLettingGo.com To join the All-Mighty Mom tribe for more sisterhood and support go to MomsLettingGo.Teachable.com/p/All-Mighty-Mom-Membership/ To Join the Private FB group: Facebook.com/groups/momslettinggo/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle515/support…
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Chrystal Gilkey – writer and speaker who encourages and inspires. She's a published author of the book, A WISP of Faith – Inspirational Fiction She also has a Wisp of Faith course – Overcoming Church Hurt ChrystalJGilkey.com Author Academy Elite If you'd like to become an author, check out Author Academy Elite. This is the place where Chrystal work…
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Who is the book dedicated to? Discover three words that can change the way you look at your life. How can DAY ONE help you find and establish your dreams? What's the first step to in helping YOU becoming UNHACKABLE? (A hack is when someone or something gains unauthorized access to us or our computer. Moms get hacked into a chaotic life when they ha…
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Podcaster at The Recombobulated Life Podcast ✴️ Tips for Moms who have children with a mental health disorder.✴️ You are so much more than your mistakes, failures, or mental illnesses. You’ve got so much more to contribute, and Matt is here to help you do it. Follow Matt @themattmaclean on Instagram for sparks of inspiration…and a few laughs. Subsc…
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Heather Carter, author, soul-selfie, hope builder and survivor shares how she overcame cancer during a time when addiction plagued her family. #YouGoFirst The message is: our “story” matters. My story. Your story. It all matters to you and it matters to others who need to know that they are not the only one with a messy story and that there is hope…
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Edie has 40 years experience as a counselor/therapist with a BA in Psychology and a Masters (MSW) degree in Social Work. More than 25 years of experience as a writer, interviewer, editor. Her Specialties are: Colorful and creative writing as a free-lance journalist and author. Dynamic and inspiring speaker and workshop facilitator. Interfaith minis…
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Lisa Moore | Spiritual Coach, Author and Speaker Lisa Moore is a visionary leader who has followed her passion for making a difference in the world for almost two decades. As a Doctor of Divinity for the past 18 years, Lisa has served as a spiritual counselor, and she holds many certifications in the realm of the healing arts. Her compassion, depth…
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You are not alone. RemedyLIVE provides safe and compassionate listeners 24 hours a day for you to chat with. Simply text 494949 from anywhere in the United States. Interview with Clinton Faupel https://www.remedylive.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle515/support…
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Daphne is an author, truth telling coach, and speaker who helps women live a life of design by Stopping Overwhelm Ending Burunout Stepping into their Purpose Owning their Power Learn how to Clear Your CRAP: Chaos Rules Attitude Perspective You can find Daphne HERE. To join the All-Mighty Mom Tribe JOIN HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcas…
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Secrets to Successful Recovery Solutions. What THEY Don't Want you to Know Bobby Newman, Interventionist. Free resources HERE. Get answers to these questions: 1. What reduces the chance of a relapse? 2. When do you get your child into recovery? 3. When is the time to do an intervention? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…
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Steve Wildsmith is with the drug and alcohol treatment center Cornerstone of Recovery, Inc., and is also a freelance journalist and a recovering addict. Listen to Steve's story of his chemical suit of armor, his relationship with his mother, and his tribute to Angie, a friend he lost to addiction. What would you tell Moms who are struggling with an…
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Our addicted loved ones often say things they don't mean, but Moms take their words personally. They struggle with guilt and shame. When we're angry at our loved ones, it severs our relationships with them. The antidote to addicted is connectivity, but how do we connect when we're angry? Listen for a few strategies that worked for me. Join our All …
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There are 18 spiritual gifts. Do you know which gifts God gave you? How can you find purpose in your pain by serving others using your gifts? JOIN the TRIBE for sisterhood, support and accountability. MomsLettingGo.Teachable.com/p/all-mighty-mom-membership/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/michelle515/support…
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Nate Moellering and Tommy Streeter share their addiction story. Now they're working in recovery for Ft. Wayne Recovery. In this broadcast they help Moms understand what a rehabilitation center emcompasses. Fort Wayne Recovery Join Nate and Tommy's FB Group: Bare Knuckle Recovery Join the All Mighty Mom Tribe for Sisterhood and Support. --- Support …
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Moms of Addicted Loved Ones worry. Is there a way to stop? How can we stop? Listen to this Bible study for meditation and coping skills on how to break free from the worry. Matthew 6:27 27 And which of you by worrying can add a single [a]day to his [b]life’s span? Join the tribe for more support at: MomsLettingGo.Teachable.com/p/all-mighty-mom-memb…
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Learn about a Jail Chemical Addiction Program we have in our community, and be inspired to start one in your local jail. When Moms of addicted loved ones find the power and purpose to overcome the guilt, shame and chaos that keeps them locked in fear, they can break free and implement programs in our communities that make a difference. Meet one Mom…
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Meet Jesse Harless, author, speaker and facilitator for Entrepreneurs in Recovery Jesse Harless doesn’t hold back in his new book If Not You, Then Who?, sharing the story behind his battle with addiction. His journey, which began when he found himself standing in front of a judge as an opioid addict facing narcotics possession charges at the age of…
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This is the second part to Family Boundaries. Once you realize family patterns of boundary problems, how to you resolve them? How do you change? These tactics are from Boundaries, When to Say Yes and When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. If you'd like to be a part of an interactive group that works o…
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