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If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why am I still struggling when I’m not even using anymore?" this episode's for you.

I’m breaking down what emotional sobriety really means, how it connects to your mental health, and why feeling your feelings doesn’t mean drowning in them. You’ll get practical tools, signs of growth, and a few “been-there” stories I wish someone told me sooner.

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Are you feeling stuck or off-balance in your recovery journey or while supporting someone else’s? The Life Wheel is a simple yet powerful tool that helps you assess where you are emotionally, mentally, and relationally. In this episode, I'll walk through how to use it, what it reveals, and how it can guide your next steps. Click the link for a downloadable form and example. 

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In this episode, we explore how affirmations support healing, emotional sobriety, and connection, whether you're in recovery yourself or loving someone who is.

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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 situ...

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Loving someone in addiction can be challenging. In this episode, I unpack how to support them without crossing into enabling or accidentally pushing them away. Learn what actually helps, what to avoid, and how to care without losing yourself in the process.

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Laura

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In this episode, we explore the Japanese art of Kintsugi and how it beautifully parallels the recovery journey. You are not broken! Your cracks tell a story of resilience, growth, and healing. Learn how embracing imperfections, reframing pain, and letting go of perfection can help you rebuild your self-worth and strengthen your mindset. Whether you're in recovery or healing from trauma, this episode offers powerf...

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Learn how betrayal trauma impacts your instincts and how to rebuild trust in yourself with real tools, insights, and encouragement.

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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...

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Learn how to receive compliments and use fingerholds for emotional balance. Two powerful recovery tools for boosting self-worth and reducing stress.

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Laura

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Laura

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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.

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Laura

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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

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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Laura

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