Bookends of Recovery
I share tools & support so others don’t learn the hard way like I did. | Clean from my DOC for 30+ years | Healed from betrayal trauma after husband’s PA disclosure. | You’re not alone. Recovery is possible. I believe in you 🌻
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Struggling with triggers? Try these five unique tools to stay grounded in your recovery or healing journey.
If you have any questions, please let me know. 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 to help get you started.
Ready to build your personal stress relief blueprint? In this episode, Laura walks you through the Stress Management in Recovery & Healing workbook—step by step. Learn how to identify stress triggers, practice emotional regulation, and use real tools to protect your sobriety and peace.
Download your free copy at bookendsofrecovery.com and follow along.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending ever...
Stress doesn’t stop when recovery starts—but you can manage it. In this episode, Laura breaks down real-life stress triggers (like PAWS, HALT, and relationship strain) and shares practical tools to protect your emotional sobriety. Includes a free worksheet to help you build your own stress relief plan.
🎧 Grab it now at bookendsofrecovery.com
If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and heal...
In this guided walkthrough of a brand-new workbook, I teach urge surfing, a mindfulness-based technique used to manage cravings, emotional triggers, and trauma responses. Perfect for anyone in addiction recovery or emotional healing.
Download your free workbook at bookendsofrecovery.com.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
Laura
Please note: This podcast is for e...
Today’s episode is a little different. It’s a guided reflection using my Emotional Sobriety Companion Workbook. No pen needed, so sit back and relax and we dive into learning more about emotional sobriety.
If you have any questions, please let me know. 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 t...
It’s time we stopped pretending that mental health is gendered. It’s time we gave men the space to feel, hurt, heal, and grow without judgment.
If you have any questions, please let me know. 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 ...
Creating healthy boundaries is a crucial form of self-care, especially if you’re in a relationship with someone struggling with addiction. Boundaries are about emotional security, not control. Learn how to create healthy emotional boundaries, what a written boundary is, and tips for using one in today's episode.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
Laura
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Ever feel like a broken record when offering support? You share your best tools, open your heart, provide honest advice, and then the same questions pop up. It’s not that people aren’t listening. It’s that recovery, healing, and emotional growth aren’t linear. Sometimes it takes hearing something five (or fifteen) times before it sticks.
This episode discusses how to keep showing up for others when you feel worn out. W...
You may be asking yourself, “Is my partner an addict, or does he enjoy a lot of pornography and Instagram models?” It’s a valid question to ask, and it can be challenging to answer without talking to a professional, particularly because pornography and sex addiction aren’t in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) as this goes live. Here's Carne's POTHOS test.
Today’s episode is a little different. It’s a guided reflection and workbook session designed to support loved ones of those struggling with addiction. It's a companion to last week's episode.
If you haven’t already, grab a journal, some paper, or open a blank doc on your phone—whatever works. You might want to find a quiet space where you can reflect without interruption.
If you have any questions, please let...
Ever find yourself Googling "How to recover from someone else’s addiction" at 2 a.m. while eating handfuls of Goldfish? Yeah, me too. I didn’t quite give up the Goldfish, but I did give up the Googling. Eventually. Today we're talking about hypervigilance, the emotions you may experience as the loved one of an addict, and the early signs of relational trauma. This post isn’t just for the loved ones thou...
This guided workbook will help you identify warning signs, manage setbacks, and build a strong support system to keep your recovery on track. Use it as a personal guide to strengthen your awareness and develop a proactive relapse prevention plan. It is the exercise portion to today's podcast.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
Laura
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Relapse isn’t a failure. It’s a reminder that you’re human and still growing. Whether you’re newly sober or have been rockin' your recovery for years, relapse prevention is a lifelong practice. In today’s episode, we’re diving into real-world strategies, building solid support systems, spotting red flags before they flare up, handling setbacks with resilience, and staying on track no matter what.
If you’re in recovery, you already know that communication is crucial. If you’re the loved one of someone in recovery, you know how important communication is for healing—not just for them but for you, too. Today I share about communicating in a healthy way, using HEAL check-in conversations, and ask you questions to get you thinking.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and h...
In this bonus episode, I share a quick meditation for moments you feel angry or overwhelmed. It perfectly complements my previous podcast, Managing Triggers When You're Angry.
If you have any questions, please let me know. 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 yo...
What do you do when anger flares up? How do you keep it from dragging you down a path you’ve worked so hard to leave behind? That’s what we’re talking about today: real, practical ways to manage anger and its triggers, whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
Laura
Please note: This podcast is for education onl...
It’s easy to forget how you're actually feeling until your emotions are like adding Mentos to a bottle of Coke—they explode. That’s where an emotional check-in comes in—it’s like hitting “pause” on life to see what’s really going on inside. Listen to learn how to self-check in and for thought-provoking questions at the end.
If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,
La...
Core beliefs are like a little puppeteer pulling the strings behind the scenes. When someone gives you a funny look, and your brain translates it to “They think I’m worthless,” it’s not the look making you feel that way; it’s your core belief that you’re not good enough. And here’s the kicker: these core beliefs? They’re usually garbage. Just because you’ve thought something your whole life doesn’t make it true. Let&a...
Let’s continue to talk about triggers. No, not the kind that set off alarm bells—though some days, urges and stress can feel just as explosive. I mean the sneaky dudes that can send you down a rabbit hole of old habits. (Here are the first, second, third and fourth blog posts in my series about triggers.)
The good news? You’ve got a secret weapon in your arsenal: self-care. I mean the real, nitty-gritty self-care th...
You’ve been through the wringer—relational trauma, betrayal, addiction, and the emotional equivalent of walking barefoot on broken glass while swallowing fire. Healing isn’t just a straight path; it’s a zigzag of breakthroughs, setbacks, and the occasional “WHAT THE F IS HAPPENING?” moment. Let’s walk through the key healing tips—minus the sugarcoating but with a bit of humor to keep us sane. This is the first in the ...
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