Bookends of Recovery: Addiction, Betrayal Trauma & Healing

When a Crockpot Triggered My Trauma

A crockpot shouldn't trigger anyone...right? In this short, personal episode, I share what happened inside my head and how emotional sobriety helped me find my way back to peace. If you have any questions, please let me know [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/contact-me].  Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/resource-hub] to help you get started.

The Velcro Brain: Learning What Deserves to Stick

Some people have what I call a Velcro brain. We don't just notice things... we hold on to them. In this episode, I share how my two clingy Dobermans helped me realize that healing isn't about becoming less of who we are. It's about deciding what deserves to stick. If you have any questions, please let me know [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/contact-me].  Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/resource-hub] to help you get started.

The Puzzle Pieces of Healing with a Guided Meditation

Healing doesn't mean having all the pieces figured out. Join me for a short reflection, followed by a guided meditation, to help you explore your own puzzle, embrace the gray areas (gah!), and reconnect with yourself, one piece at a time. If you have any questions, please let me know [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/contact-me].  Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/resource-hub] to help you get started.

Emotional Sobriety for Loved Ones: Learning Not to Engage

Not every conversation leads somewhere healthy. In this episode, I share a recent experience that reminded me what emotional sobriety looks like in real life and why protecting our peace sometimes means choosing not to participate. Visit my self-care page for tools to help you through challenging moments: https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/blog/self-care-amp-recovery-tools?rq=self%20care [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/blog/self-care-amp-recovery-tools?rq=self%20care] If you have any questions, please let me know [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/contact-me].  Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/resource-hub] to help you get started.

Learning to Feel: A Meditation on Making Space for Every Emotion

A calming meditation to help you make space for every emotion, reconnect with yourself, and remember that feelings come and go. You can feel deeply without losing yourself, staying grounded one breath at a time. If you have any questions, please let me know [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/contact-me].  Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources [https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/resource-hub] to help you get started.