Courage Recovery
26 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsCourage Recovery is an addiction education company founded by Roger L'Hereault in 2016. Content is centered on teaching and coaching foundational, universal addiction recovery concepts to those who suffer with substance us disorders wherever they are in the recovery process. We aim for a universal approach to eliminate some of the roadblocks that get in the way of people progressing. Instagram @Courage_RecoveryCourage-Recovery.com
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Recovery Warrior Grit during the Pandemic
December 23, 2020 04:57 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBThe importance of keeping mindful of resilience building strategies during a crisis like a world-wide pandemic and any time.
E20: Control or Letting Go
August 25, 2019 19:17 - 8 minutes - 5.8 MBWhen we think of the attempt at control that's central in active addiction we are only scratching the surface of this sabotaging behavior. It will undermine a recovery too but luckily it can be unlearned and uncovered. www.Courage-Recovery.com
E25: The Sabotage of Shame
August 05, 2019 20:55 - 15 minutes - 11 MBHere I dive into frame of mind, context and action steps to deal with shame to keep your recover thriving. Got to https://Courage-Recovery.com/Podcast for the download link of the show's mind map graphic outline.
E24: What Is Recovery?
April 18, 2019 04:05 - 5 minutes - 3.48 MBA brief talk on the concept of what addiction recovery is all about. www.Courage-Recovery.com
E23: Denial & Vulnerability
April 11, 2019 05:56 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBDenial is our self-appointed pain avoider and it can sabotage us early in recovery just as easily as it can later down the road. We take a look at how it inhibits a person from being vulnerable and progressing.
E22: Bringing Triggers Into Focus - Part 2
April 04, 2019 04:03 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBWe dive deeper into the topic of Triggers in part 2 by looking at the importance of: 1. Rigorous honesty and willingness to take Action 2. Patterns/Routines that drain Emotional Stamina 3. Creation of Routines that build Emotional Stamina www.Courage-Recovery.com IG @Courage_Recovery
E21: Bringing Triggers Into Focus - Part 1
March 29, 2019 06:22 - 13 minutes - 9.09 MBIt's essential to know every source of emotional pain in every category of your life as you build a strong relapse prevention plan. This two part set of episodes looks at identifying our triggers and how to manage them. www.Courage-Recovery.com IG @Courage_Recovery
E19: Facing The Devil You Know
March 14, 2019 05:22 - 9 minutes - 6.87 MBThe tendency to look away from our troubles is an all too real dilemma in any stage of recovery. The small things at first glance might be worth examination if we honestly appraise them to be diminishing our lives in some way. Recorded out in nature for a change on Lake Washington! www.Courage-Recovery.com IG @Courage_Recovery
E18: How To Thrive On A Bad Day
March 06, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.39 MBWe learn about a 5 minute process to identify feelings, look for triggering patterns, the benefits of a personal inventory and how to customize a coping skill strategy all in the context of today's recovery testing problem you are facing. Bring a bad day and an open mind or just some curiosity. Resources: "5 Minute Tool Kit" found by joining our email list at www.Courage-Recovery.com Instagram @Courage_Recovery
E17: Identifying
February 27, 2019 13:45 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MBIdentifying as an addict or alcoholic should have meaning for you or why bother with it right? Statements that show ownership of having the disease of addiction have value in a person's recovery. We explore why. Instagram @Courage_Recovery www.Courage-Recovery.com
E16: Relapse Prevention Series: Drama
February 21, 2019 04:58 - 8 minutes - 6.06 MBWhether we fall into drama or are drawn to it, one thing is for certain-it can torpedo our recovery. We look at how this climate of emotional extremes can enter out lives and what we can do about it to regain control and peace. Instagram @Courage_Recovery www.Courage-Recovery.com
E15: First 365: P.A.W.S.
February 13, 2019 23:33 - 12 minutes - 8.67 MBWhat is Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome? How do we focus in on these symptoms to survive and thrive in our first 365 days of recovery? We will minimize surprise and open our eyes to the huge role our recovering brain plays in our early success in recovery. Note: Also known by other names like Protracted Withdrawal Book Recommendation: "Staying Sober: A Guide For Relapse Prevention" by Gorski, Miller IG: @Courage_Recovery www.Courage-Recovery.com
E14: Boundaries
February 06, 2019 11:00 - 10 minutes - 7.37 MBThis brief episode gives an overview of Healthy Boundaries by answering: What they are? Why they matter? How to set them? www.Courage-Recovery.com IG @Courage_Recovery
E13: Enabling
January 31, 2019 04:20 - 11 minutes - 7.8 MBWhat does it mean to enable a person suffering with addiction? Enabling is all about shifting the mirror away from reality towards a never ending blue sky. How does this hurt them and us? We break the mirror to allow healing for all. IG @Courage_Recovery www.Courage-Recovery.com
E12: Rebound After Relapse
January 24, 2019 04:24 - 10 minutes - 6.96 MBRelapse is a condition of addiction and part of the cycle. It's not failure. It's the illness taking deeper root again. We will look at the forces that work against a person getting back into recovery after a relapse. www.Courage-Recovery.com IG @Courage_Recovery
E11: Fellowships & Higher Power
January 16, 2019 18:52 - 11 minutes - 8.27 MBIn this episode we will look at why many people join fellowships to get clean and sober and why they benefit from incorporating a higher power. The Higher Power concept as a spiritual, pragmatic part of recovery is examined with and without a religious context. For those who are unfamiliar with addiction related concepts pertaining to our hijacked survival instinct, The Disease Concept and the necessity for active daily Humility, I recommend pausing this episode and going back to Listen ...
E10: Relapse Prevention Series: Humility
January 09, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MBAs many know, Humility is an essential ingredient in recovery. It helps us to see our powerlessness over addiction, opens us up to getting help and guides us in building a solid foundation. The interplay of Consistency, Ego and Complacency are factors that can whittle away at our humility. This is what we will examine in this episode. IG @Courage_Recovery www.Courage-Recovery.com
E9: The Serenity Prayer and Surrender
December 19, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.38 MBWe unfold and dig deep into the meaning and benefits of the prayer. IG: Courage_Recovery www.Courage-Recovery.com
E8: Co-occurring Obstacles
December 12, 2018 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.69 MBIn this episode I will be discussing the hazards of unaddressed co-occurring issues whether they be other mental or physical health conditions. IG: Courage_Recovery www.Courage-Recovery.com
E7: The Addiction Cycle (part 2)
December 05, 2018 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBThis is the second of a 2 part set of episodes on the addiction cycle focusing on the consequences of use on the mind, body and spirit. Significant focus is on Cognitive Dissonance and Cognitive Distortions and how they play a major role in shaping the negative tinted lens that we see the world and ourselves through. Resources: "Feeling Good" by David Burns M.D. Free "The Addiction Cycle" PDF available at www.Courage-Recovery.com for subscribers
E6: The Addiction Cycle (part 1)
November 28, 2018 11:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBThis 2 part podcast covers essential aspects of the addiction cycle to help people find understanding, compassion and a strategic perspective on gaining and sustaining recovery. Helpful for the newcomer, established people in recovery and even families of addicts. IG @Courage_Recovery www.Courage-Recovery.com
E5: Holiday Success Tips
November 21, 2018 11:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBThe holidays are a wonderful time of year filled with vacations, great food, social gatherings and unfortunately, triggers. Tips for smoothing out your path are covered to get you thinking strategic today so you can have more fun and peace of mind during these special life events. Here are the 4 tips covered: 1. Stick with your routine 2. Plan ahead 3. Resentment Traps 4. Seasonal Affective Disorder Resource referenced: Re: Seasonal Affective Disorder https://www.mayocli...
E4: The Disease Concept
November 14, 2018 11:00 - 8 minutes - 6.04 MBThe Disease of Addiction is a progressive, chronic illness of the brain's reward system where substance use for short-term reward persists despite long-term negative consequences. This discussion expands on the illness as well as common points that cause some to hesitate accepting the diagnosis. Instagram: @Courage_Recovery www.Courage-Recovery.com
E3: Survival Instinct
November 07, 2018 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.76 MBA core element of addiction involved in influencing the perceptions and behaviors of addicts is the malfunctioning reward center of the brain called the Limbic System. This episode looks at this element through the perspective of Survival Instinct Behaviors and how they differ between addicts and non-addicts. Resources of note: "Pleasure Unwoven" DVD by Kevin McCauley
E2: The Stigma Dilemma
October 31, 2018 10:00 - 9 minutes - 6.86 MBAddiction stigma influences us from within and from society. Raising our awareness can help us reach out to others and sustain our recovery. By the end I hope to shine a light on how essential mental health compassion is for yourself and loved ones. Useful resourced in this episode: - ASAM.org - "Feeling Good" by David D Burns M.D.
Courage Recovery - Introduction
October 25, 2018 03:29 - 7 minutes - 4.94 MBCourage Recovery is an addiction education company founded by Roger L'Hereault in 2016. This episode is a brief introduction to the company and covers what inspired it all as well as the type of topics that will be discussed on future shows. This podcast's content will be centered on teaching foundational addiction and recovery concepts to benefit recovering addicts & recovering alcoholics wherever they are in the process but with a focus on the first 24 months. Instagram @Courage_Rec...