Battling Relapse and Allowing Self-Forgiveness
Nothing good comes from self-shaming. When relapse happens, it can be easy to fall into a shame cycle of self-loathing. When we promised ourselves we’d “quit for good,” or “never fall back into old patterns,” and find ourselves back there, it can be overwhelming. [...]
Why Asking For Help Is So Hard
We all go through tough times. But why is it so hard for many of us to ask for help during these times? Asking for help [...]
The COVID-19 Hero Pin
‘What we really need more than anything else during this pandemic is some hope.” As [...]
Recovery Capital, Procrastination and Self-Worth
How many of us feel like we’ve had to prove our worth as soon as we get sober? What if our friends, colleagues, or family discover [...]
Our Happy Divorce with Ben Heldenfond
From weeknight dinners and homework sessions to Christmas card photos and vacations, Nikki and Ben created a tight-knit, enviable family. From the [...]
Facing Fear & Breaking Habits
“I’m not good enough, I’m not pretty enough, I’m not smart enough, period.” We’ve all told ourselves this at one point or another. When these limited belief [...]
Hanna Somatic Recovery Healing with Chris Ruane
When we get sober, we prioritize healing our mental, emotional, and spiritual health, but what about our physical health? Stress, anxiety, and unprocessed trauma can leave an imprint [...]
Holding On To What We Want & Neglecting What We Deserve
In this week’s SHAIR Recovery Coaching call with Omar Pinto, we helped Chris navigate the uncomfortable world of boundaries. At home during the quarantine with his two adult [...]
Juggling the Jenkins with Tiffany Jenkins
Listen in your favorite app iTunes Spotify Stitcher “I felt nothing and it was such a glorious experience. I didn’t feel anxiety, depression, [...]
The Inner Critic – Reframing Negative Self-Talk
How do we combat negative self-talk and challenge the inner critic that tells us we’re no good? Negative self-talk is something we all have, and it’s combatting it [...]
The Year of No Nonsense with Meredith Atwood
With no higher power or 12-step work, Meredith Atwood white-knuckled sobriety. After substance abuse, suicide attempts, and binge eating issues, she had realization that she would be dead [...]