Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery

69: Nancy Miggins Provides Tips For You to Master Self-Care That Supports Your Best Decision-Making

“All you need to do is take action every day to support your body and your body is going to take care of you.” -Nancy Miggins    To take care of yourself is to take care of others. The last thing we want is to fall ill when everybody has already recovered. It’s something everyone must do and gain mastery over. When we are at the negative end of the continuum, we cannot function at an optimum level. Therefore, any decision made while in that state of stress can mean only trouble. Joining us in today’s episode is Dr. Nancy Miggins, a seasoned expert in health and wellness. She provides practical guidance on how to master self-care in 8 simple steps. She also lets us in on some fun facts about detoxification and weight loss. The human physiological makeup is designed to be able to heal itself. Therefore, as the owners of our personage, it is our sheer duty to support it.  Join in and “reclaim your power over health”!  Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 03:50 Reclaim Power Over Health Without Narcotics 08:13 How to Shift From Self-Destructive Patterns  17:49 Stress and Disease  21:06 Facilitated Pathway  24:39 How to Break Down Stress  29:37 How to Find Gratitude Amidst Crisis 40:30 Where Does Healing Really Happen?  46:52 8 Daily Practices to Master Health  

68: Vincent Perrone Discusses a First Step to Making Your Best Decisions About Your Loved One

“The first step is really just seeing what the pieces are at play and accepting the pieces at play as they are.” -Vincent Peronne   Sometimes what makes our fight harder is not the fight itself, but the things that we can’t control. In that event, what are we to do? Vincent Peronne sheds light on this topic and expounds on the inside out of neurology. He also shares about the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), a type of sensory-intervention developed by Dr. Stephen Porges and how it can complement recovery. You can move through adversities and win your battle. This conversation will help you determine the best possible steps to help your loved one.  Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 03:33 Learning the Inside Out of Neurology 12:48 Strength of the Family vs Strength of Addiction  24:44 The Safe And Sound Protocol and Sensory Healing  33:17 What’s In and Out of Our Control 38:50 Effective Handling of What’s In and Out of Our Control 46:52 Groups and Nervous System Regulation 49:46 Increase Your Resiliency

67: Stephanie Small Shares Tips to Move From Feeling “Normal” to natural, effective solutions to feel drastically better

“The gut is the gateway to health.” -Stephanie Small    Want an intervention that’s effective and natural? We often resort to medicines to get a dose of relief without really understanding what we are treating. Healing comes from addressing the root cause rather than just alleviating symptoms. Apparently, biochemistry plays a huge role in symptoms we mistake as psychological or emotional. Stephanie Small joins us in another life-altering conversation on mental health nutrition. She expounds on the influence of gut health to body homeostasis. Occurring imbalances can create somatic chaos that often lead to inflammation or even depression. But, there is something you can do. Tune in to today’s episode and learn the healthy and effective way to recovery.      Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 02:57 Doing What Social Workers Do and Beyond 06:58 Before You Pop A Pill   11:34 How to Detect Imbalances   17:43 It’s Not Just About Eating More Vegetables!  26:08 Gut and Inflammation  31:38 The Body Under Prolonged Stress 37:04 Accountability and Recovery  41:23 When to Eat Potato Chips

66: Kevin Petersen discusses his new book, “Chronic Hope” and the importance of a 3 point plan

“Your kid’s addiction or your family members’ addiction is not your responsibility. How you react to it is your responsibility.” - Kevin Petersen   Addiction is a worldwide trend. It comes in many forms and in varying degrees. Thus, families need to be on guard at all times. However, it’s really hard to exercise withitness in the family. Sometimes, we are not even aware that our own children are addicted. Dr. Kevin Petersen shares some tools and knowledge to help families move away from addiction. The family unit is a cradle of love, support, wisdom and protection. It is where life’s joys and sorrows are shared. If the family is able to perform its function, then addiction has lost its place in the family circle. Nobody beats addiction alone. When families work together, there is guaranteed success.   Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 02:30 Taking the Natural Evolution in the Addiction and Recovery Path 09:48 Setting Up Boundaries 14:51 Family Support is Essential  23:25 Reach out Early 31:06 Resources and Guidance for Families 37:18 Ask for Help 42:02 The Sooner, The Better

65: Dr. Robert Schwebel, Author of “Leap of Power” Provides Evidence that People are Strong and Capable to Take Control of Alcohol and Drugs.

 “There’s no such thing as drug treatment. What we really need is holistic counselling that incorporates work on the drug issue.”  - Robert Schwebel   As individuals begin to see that they have addiction issues, they begin to think about change. But to go from contemplating about it to actually taking action is no piece of cake. Dr. Robert Schwebel expands on why people use drugs and why they hesitate on taking that first step towards recovery. He also shares about his Seven Challenges Program,  which is used worldwide in motivating individuals to evaluate their lives, consider changes that they want to make, and take steps to implement those changes. But for transformation and recovery to really take place,  people need to believe that their life could be better and get in touch with what truly matters to them. Join in to today’s podcast and discover how you can grab hold of that change and make it into a reality.  Get the show notes, transcription and resources mentioned at http://thefamilyrecoverysolution.com/   Highlights: 04:30 The Spark of Interest 11:16 Feeling Powerless 17:44 Being Honest to Ourselves 26:25 Looking at What You Like About Drugs 29:00 Think About the Harm 31:00 Stop the Shame and Blame 33:00 Looking to the Future 40:07 What Will You Do?