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Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhy Boundaries are the Rules of the Road for Life with 10 Examples | Episode 321Send a textThe reason we have rules of the road is because they're social boundaries. They exist to prevent harm, to reduce accidents and to create flow. When everyone keeps the focus on themselves, staying in their lane, following the rules, respecting others, boundaries, things run much more smoothly. These rules translate very well to social and emotional boundaries. Today, I'm going to walk you through some of the most common rules of the road and how they map onto the concept of boundaries and life.This week’s episode 314 of the Fragmented to Who...
2025-08-1114 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhy Boundaries are the Rules of the Road for Life with 10 Examples | Episode 321Send a textThe reason we have rules of the road is because they're social boundaries. They exist to prevent harm, to reduce accidents and to create flow. When everyone keeps the focus on themselves, staying in their lane, following the rules, respecting others, boundaries, things run much more smoothly. These rules translate very well to social and emotional boundaries. Today, I'm going to walk you through some of the most common rules of the road and how they map onto the concept of boundaries and life.This week’s episode 314 of the Fragmented to Who...
2025-08-1114 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Planets Aligned with Guest Kelly Walker | Episode 320Send a textKelly Walker's story today is a powerful reminder that "the planets align" when we commit to our healing journey, even when it's terrifying.This week’s episode 320of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about when the planets align!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, Kelly Walker shares her experience with a profound spiritual awakening after years of sobriety and emphasizes that sobriety alone isn't enough; spiritual living and untangling past issues are crucial.Some of the talking points Kelly and I...
2025-07-2840 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Planets Aligned with Guest Kelly Walker | Episode 320Send a textKelly Walker's story today is a powerful reminder that "the planets align" when we commit to our healing journey, even when it's terrifying.This week’s episode 320of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about when the planets align!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, Kelly Walker shares her experience with a profound spiritual awakening after years of sobriety and emphasizes that sobriety alone isn't enough; spiritual living and untangling past issues are crucial.Some of the talking points Kelly and I...
2025-07-2840 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhy Mindset Matters More Than You Think: Boundaries, Recovery, and Belief | Episode 319Send a textWhat we believe is real becomes real in its consequences. And when our beliefs are negative, self-depricating, or otherwise limiting, they can create barriers in our lives. But when we rewire our brains and our beliefs shift, our behavior also shifts. This week’s episode 319 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about why mindset matters more than you think: boundaries, recovery, and belief! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of defining our limiting beliefs and actionable steps you can take right...
2025-07-1413 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhy Mindset Matters More Than You Think: Boundaries, Recovery, and Belief | Episode 319Send a textWhat we believe is real becomes real in its consequences. And when our beliefs are negative, self-depricating, or otherwise limiting, they can create barriers in our lives. But when we rewire our brains and our beliefs shift, our behavior also shifts. This week’s episode 319 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about why mindset matters more than you think: boundaries, recovery, and belief! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of defining our limiting beliefs and actionable steps you can take right...
2025-07-1413 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go From Permeable to Protected- Building an Emotional Force Field | Episode 318Send a textOne of the most common themes I see in my clients (and something I have experienced myself) is that we literally feel other people’s feelings. We’re permeable to them because we don’t have a boundary. This week’s episode 318 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go from permeable to protected- building an emotional force field. In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing how, through setting healthy boundaries, you can create an energetic force field that keeps you from absorbing other people’s em...
2025-06-2310 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go From Permeable to Protected- Building an Emotional Force Field | Episode 318Send a textOne of the most common themes I see in my clients (and something I have experienced myself) is that we literally feel other people’s feelings. We’re permeable to them because we don’t have a boundary. This week’s episode 318 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go from permeable to protected- building an emotional force field. In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing how, through setting healthy boundaries, you can create an energetic force field that keeps you from absorbing other people’s em...
2025-06-2310 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhy Controlling Everything Still Doesn't Make You Feel Better | Episode 317Send a textMany of us find ourselves in this delusional thinking that the outside world could give us satisfaction, if only things went our way. The truth? There is no external solution to internal pain, and it only brings you deeper into a victim mentality. This week’s episode 317 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about why controlling everything still doesn’t make you feel better!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing my insights about the dangerous illusion of external control and its impact on rec...
2025-06-0910 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhy Controlling Everything Still Doesn't Make You Feel Better | Episode 317Send a textMany of us find ourselves in this delusional thinking that the outside world could give us satisfaction, if only things went our way. The truth? There is no external solution to internal pain, and it only brings you deeper into a victim mentality. This week’s episode 317 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about why controlling everything still doesn’t make you feel better!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing my insights about the dangerous illusion of external control and its impact on rec...
2025-06-0910 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Backfill the Love You Didn't Get as a Child | Episode 316Send a textRecovery showed me that I abused and neglected myself physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. I stayed in relationships and workplaces that were toxic, and I put up with abuse from bosses, colleagues, sweethearts, and others. This was all because I had this internalized belief from my family that you just put up with things like that. It wasn’t until I was reading the ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) Big Red Book and read about backfilling the love you didn’t get as a child that I realized I could make a ch...
2025-05-2614 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Backfill the Love You Didn't Get as a Child | Episode 316Send a textRecovery showed me that I abused and neglected myself physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. I stayed in relationships and workplaces that were toxic, and I put up with abuse from bosses, colleagues, sweethearts, and others. This was all because I had this internalized belief from my family that you just put up with things like that. It wasn’t until I was reading the ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) Big Red Book and read about backfilling the love you didn’t get as a child that I realized I could make a ch...
2025-05-2614 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryKeep the Focus on Yourself- The #1 Boundary Setting Rule | Episode 315Send a textPeople tend to hear the motto “keep the docus on yourself” and think it means “be selfish.” That could not be further from the truth. It’s actually about stopping your focus on what other people, places, and things are doing (or not doing) and turning that focus inward. This week’s episode 315 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the number one boundary-setting rule: keep the focus on yourself. In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing what it really means to keep the focus on yourself and 5...
2025-05-1212 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryKeep the Focus on Yourself- The #1 Boundary Setting Rule | Episode 315Send a textPeople tend to hear the motto “keep the docus on yourself” and think it means “be selfish.” That could not be further from the truth. It’s actually about stopping your focus on what other people, places, and things are doing (or not doing) and turning that focus inward. This week’s episode 315 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the number one boundary-setting rule: keep the focus on yourself. In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing what it really means to keep the focus on yourself and 5...
2025-05-1212 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow I'm Choosing Depth Over Hustle and What That Means for You | Episode 314Send a textWhen I started this podcast, I had no idea that it would turn into such a meaningful part of my work and my connection to you all. What started as a place for me to share my lessons and experiences through recovery turned into a place for creativity, learning, and service, and for that, I am forever grateful. This podcast has given me the opportunity to take a deeper step into my business and serve people in a much more focused, intentional way. This week’s episode 314 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is ab...
2025-05-0508 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow I'm Choosing Depth Over Hustle and What That Means for You | Episode 314Send a textWhen I started this podcast, I had no idea that it would turn into such a meaningful part of my work and my connection to you all. What started as a place for me to share my lessons and experiences through recovery turned into a place for creativity, learning, and service, and for that, I am forever grateful. This podcast has given me the opportunity to take a deeper step into my business and serve people in a much more focused, intentional way. This week’s episode 314 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is ab...
2025-05-0508 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go from Victim Mentality to Empowered Living - You Have Choices | Episode 313Send a textBefore recovery, I had no idea how many areas of my life I didn’t even perceive as having a choice in. I thought, ‘This is just the way it is; this is just how life works.’ But one of the greatest freedoms recovery has given me is learning that I actually do have choices, and the greatest of those freedoms is the freedom to choose what I think and believe. This week’s episode 313 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go from victim mentality to empowered living!...
2025-04-2810 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go from Victim Mentality to Empowered Living - You Have Choices | Episode 313Send a textBefore recovery, I had no idea how many areas of my life I didn’t even perceive as having a choice in. I thought, ‘This is just the way it is; this is just how life works.’ But one of the greatest freedoms recovery has given me is learning that I actually do have choices, and the greatest of those freedoms is the freedom to choose what I think and believe. This week’s episode 313 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go from victim mentality to empowered living!...
2025-04-2810 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Humbling Truth Behind My Need to Rescue and How I Got Out of It | Episode 312Send a textFor much of my life, I've known that one of my most hated human characteristics is arrogance. So, imagine my surprise when I learned in recovery that I was arrogant. Recovery also helped me understand that I hated it because it was something in me that I didn't like. And you know what we say in recovery: you spot it, you got it, and often, if you're spotting something regularly in other people, it's because you have it and probably don't like it. This week’s episode 312 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is ab...
2025-04-2111 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Humbling Truth Behind My Need to Rescue and How I Got Out of It | Episode 312Send a textFor much of my life, I've known that one of my most hated human characteristics is arrogance. So, imagine my surprise when I learned in recovery that I was arrogant. Recovery also helped me understand that I hated it because it was something in me that I didn't like. And you know what we say in recovery: you spot it, you got it, and often, if you're spotting something regularly in other people, it's because you have it and probably don't like it. This week’s episode 312 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is ab...
2025-04-2111 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryChoosing Peace Over Panic- Why I Stopped Watching the News | Episode 311Send a textWhen my homeless friend moved in with me, we often listened to music instead of NPR, which was typical for me at the time. I came to realize that replacing politics with music shifted my mood drastically. When I was no longer filling my ears with the horrible things happening in our world, I noticed how much more at peace I felt and how much of a game changer this was for me. This week’s episode 311 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about choosing peace over panic- why I stopped watching the ne...
2025-04-1412 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryChoosing Peace Over Panic- Why I Stopped Watching the News | Episode 311Send a textWhen my homeless friend moved in with me, we often listened to music instead of NPR, which was typical for me at the time. I came to realize that replacing politics with music shifted my mood drastically. When I was no longer filling my ears with the horrible things happening in our world, I noticed how much more at peace I felt and how much of a game changer this was for me. This week’s episode 311 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about choosing peace over panic- why I stopped watching the ne...
2025-04-1412 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryIt's Hard to Get Off the Ground When Your Wings Are Cut with Mark | Episode 310Send a textFor some of us who struggle with addiction, we’re using our addiction to fill some type of hole we’re feeling. Today’s guest, Mark, was using his compulsive, addictive behaviors in an attempt to fill a “God-sized hole” in his life. He shares with us how recovery and finding his higher power has helped him fill that hole and soar beyond what he ever believed possible. This week’s episode 310 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about Mark’s story: it’s hard to get off the ground when your wings are cut!
2025-04-0738 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryIt's Hard to Get Off the Ground When Your Wings Are Cut with Mark | Episode 310Send a textFor some of us who struggle with addiction, we’re using our addiction to fill some type of hole we’re feeling. Today’s guest, Mark, was using his compulsive, addictive behaviors in an attempt to fill a “God-sized hole” in his life. He shares with us how recovery and finding his higher power has helped him fill that hole and soar beyond what he ever believed possible. This week’s episode 310 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about Mark’s story: it’s hard to get off the ground when your wings are cut!
2025-04-0738 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Find Peace: Mastering Acceptance in Difficult Times [Replay] | Episode 309Send a textBefore recovery, I had heard all about the importance of acceptance, but my question still remained: How do I do it? It wasn’t just one thing that helped me but a series of lessons that helped me change my thinking, reduce emotional suffering, and create inner peace. And I wanted to share those lessons with you. This week’s episode 309 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to find peace: mastering acceptance in difficult times!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharin...
2025-03-3116 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Find Peace: Mastering Acceptance in Difficult Times [Replay] | Episode 309Send a textBefore recovery, I had heard all about the importance of acceptance, but my question still remained: How do I do it? It wasn’t just one thing that helped me but a series of lessons that helped me change my thinking, reduce emotional suffering, and create inner peace. And I wanted to share those lessons with you. This week’s episode 309 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to find peace: mastering acceptance in difficult times!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharin...
2025-03-3116 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go Beyond 'Woe is Me'- Sylvia's Powerful Shift to Self-Ownership | Episode 308Send a textRegardless of how long I have been working with clients as a boundaries coach, I am still amazed by the mind-blowing revelations my clients have as a result of working with me. Today, I am sharing one of these profound experiences by sharing a story from “Sylvia,” one of my clients who confidently took back ownership of her life. This week’s episode 308 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go beyond ‘woe is me’- Sylvia’s powerful shift to self-ownership. In this episode of the Fragmente...
2025-03-2412 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go Beyond 'Woe is Me'- Sylvia's Powerful Shift to Self-Ownership | Episode 308Send a textRegardless of how long I have been working with clients as a boundaries coach, I am still amazed by the mind-blowing revelations my clients have as a result of working with me. Today, I am sharing one of these profound experiences by sharing a story from “Sylvia,” one of my clients who confidently took back ownership of her life. This week’s episode 308 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go beyond ‘woe is me’- Sylvia’s powerful shift to self-ownership. In this episode of the Fragmente...
2025-03-2412 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryCompulsive Overeating Recovery- Discovering Unconditional Love After a Food Slip | Episode 307Send a textOne of the most profound things I have worked on in my recovery journey is showing love to myself even after I make a mistake. So, when I had a recent experience where my unconditional love was tested after a slip-up with food, I had to share it with you. This week’s episode 307 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about discovering unconditional love after a food slip!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing a recent food slip I had during a dinn...
2025-03-1716 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryCompulsive Overeating Recovery- Discovering Unconditional Love After a Food Slip | Episode 307Send a textOne of the most profound things I have worked on in my recovery journey is showing love to myself even after I make a mistake. So, when I had a recent experience where my unconditional love was tested after a slip-up with food, I had to share it with you. This week’s episode 307 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about discovering unconditional love after a food slip!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing a recent food slip I had during a dinn...
2025-03-1716 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Unpack Emotional Unavailability- My Journey to Feeling My Feelings (and Yours) | Episode 306Send a textFor years, I thought emotional unavailability happened to me, not something I actively participated in. Spoiler alert: I was dead wrong. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on my journey from emotional unavailability to emotional availability and how recovery helped me understand and embrace my own feelings and the feelings of others. This week’s episode 306 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to unpack emotional unavailability- my journey to feeling my feelings (and yours).In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing what...
2025-03-1016 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Unpack Emotional Unavailability- My Journey to Feeling My Feelings (and Yours) | Episode 306Send a textFor years, I thought emotional unavailability happened to me, not something I actively participated in. Spoiler alert: I was dead wrong. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on my journey from emotional unavailability to emotional availability and how recovery helped me understand and embrace my own feelings and the feelings of others. This week’s episode 306 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to unpack emotional unavailability- my journey to feeling my feelings (and yours).In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing what...
2025-03-1016 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryFrom Reactor to Responder- How to Break Free from Old Patterns | Episode 305Send a textOne of the promises of ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) is that we go from being a reactor to an actor in our lives. This means taking a proactive approach to our lives rather than reacting to what is happening. It means that we are being thoughtful, giving conscious consideration to what's going on around us, and making conscious decisions instead of reacting based on habits or patterns from the past. This week’s episode 305 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go from reactor to responder: breaking fr...
2025-03-0316 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryFrom Reactor to Responder- How to Break Free from Old Patterns | Episode 305Send a textOne of the promises of ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) is that we go from being a reactor to an actor in our lives. This means taking a proactive approach to our lives rather than reacting to what is happening. It means that we are being thoughtful, giving conscious consideration to what's going on around us, and making conscious decisions instead of reacting based on habits or patterns from the past. This week’s episode 305 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go from reactor to responder: breaking fr...
2025-03-0316 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Handle Life's Demands Without Losing Your Shit | Episode 304Send a textChanges in medicine, technology, currency, and so much more are happening at an exponential rate, and our ability to adapt is either going to make or break us. If you're able to adapt, you'll be able to thrive instead of just surviving or existing. That’s where the concept of adaptation energy comes into play. This week’s episode 304 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to handle life’s demands without losing your shit!Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Defi...
2025-02-2418 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Handle Life's Demands Without Losing Your Shit | Episode 304Send a textChanges in medicine, technology, currency, and so much more are happening at an exponential rate, and our ability to adapt is either going to make or break us. If you're able to adapt, you'll be able to thrive instead of just surviving or existing. That’s where the concept of adaptation energy comes into play. This week’s episode 304 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to handle life’s demands without losing your shit!Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Defi...
2025-02-2418 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhen Love Means Letting Go- How to Break the Cycle of Codependency | Episode 303Send a textCodependency in relationships can be a complex cycle to break, especially when it comes to family members. We tend to tolerate toxic behaviors for the sake of love and loyalty. That’s why today I wanted to unpack some of the myths around loyalty and tolerance in dysfunctional family dynamics and how true love requires setting healthy boundaries. This week’s episode 303 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about breaking the codependency cycle!Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Love and loya...
2025-02-1712 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhen Love Means Letting Go- How to Break the Cycle of Codependency | Episode 303Send a textCodependency in relationships can be a complex cycle to break, especially when it comes to family members. We tend to tolerate toxic behaviors for the sake of love and loyalty. That’s why today I wanted to unpack some of the myths around loyalty and tolerance in dysfunctional family dynamics and how true love requires setting healthy boundaries. This week’s episode 303 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about breaking the codependency cycle!Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Love and loya...
2025-02-1712 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryLessons from a Zen Farmer- The Truth About Luck | Episode 302Send a textI recently heard a parable about a Zen farmer and how we perceive “good luck” vs. “bad luck.” I wanted to share it on the podcast this week because I think it reflects such an important mindset shift for how we view life’s unexpected twists and turns. This week’s episode 302 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about lessons from a Zen farmer- the truth about luck. In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the parable I read that has such a profound messag...
2025-02-1010 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryLessons from a Zen Farmer- The Truth About Luck | Episode 302Send a textI recently heard a parable about a Zen farmer and how we perceive “good luck” vs. “bad luck.” I wanted to share it on the podcast this week because I think it reflects such an important mindset shift for how we view life’s unexpected twists and turns. This week’s episode 302 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about lessons from a Zen farmer- the truth about luck. In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the parable I read that has such a profound messag...
2025-02-1010 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Reconnect with Your Feelings- A Key Step in Recovery | Episode 301Send a textIf you’re anything like me, you have used food, substances, or other people to numb your feelings. That’s why reconnecting with your feelings is a crucial step in recovery. Today, I will be reading some excerpts from ACA’s “Loving Parent Guidebook” that offer helpful insights on the importance of understanding and honoring your feelings. This week’s episode 301 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to reconnect with your feelings- a key step in recovery!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m reading...
2025-02-0318 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Reconnect with Your Feelings- A Key Step in Recovery | Episode 301Send a textIf you’re anything like me, you have used food, substances, or other people to numb your feelings. That’s why reconnecting with your feelings is a crucial step in recovery. Today, I will be reading some excerpts from ACA’s “Loving Parent Guidebook” that offer helpful insights on the importance of understanding and honoring your feelings. This week’s episode 301 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to reconnect with your feelings- a key step in recovery!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m reading...
2025-02-0318 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery300 Episodes of Recovery: My Journey from Numbing to Freedom | Episode 300Send a textWe learn in recovery that the reason we continue to carry the message of recovery is that, yes, we want other people to recover. Still, first and foremost, we carry the message to continue recovering ourselves. So, for my 300th podcast episode, I wanted to reflect on my journey from numbing myself to finding freedom through recovery and how continuing to share the message of recovery has been transformative in my life. This week’s episode 300 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about my journey from numbing to freedom!...
2025-01-271h 00Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery300 Episodes of Recovery: My Journey from Numbing to Freedom | Episode 300Send a textWe learn in recovery that the reason we continue to carry the message of recovery is that, yes, we want other people to recover. Still, first and foremost, we carry the message to continue recovering ourselves. So, for my 300th podcast episode, I wanted to reflect on my journey from numbing myself to finding freedom through recovery and how continuing to share the message of recovery has been transformative in my life. This week’s episode 300 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about my journey from numbing to freedom!...
2025-01-271h 00
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhy I Started Sharing Recovery Wisdom with the World | Episode 299Send a textAs I am nearing another massive milestone in my podcasting journey (300 episodes!), I wanted to go back and share the origin story of how I grew from a fragmented, lost person in recovery to an entrepreneur, boundaries coach, and podcast host sharing my experiences and lessons with the world. This week’s episode 299 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about why I started sharing recovery wisdom with the world. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:The series of events that led me...
2025-01-2029 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhy I Started Sharing Recovery Wisdom with the World | Episode 299Send a textAs I am nearing another massive milestone in my podcasting journey (300 episodes!), I wanted to go back and share the origin story of how I grew from a fragmented, lost person in recovery to an entrepreneur, boundaries coach, and podcast host sharing my experiences and lessons with the world. This week’s episode 299 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about why I started sharing recovery wisdom with the world. Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:The series of events that led me...
2025-01-2029 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go From Chaos to Composure- The Power of Refusal Skills | Episode 298Send a textAs young people, we are often taught refusal skills as it relates to saying no to drugs, alcohol, or unwanted sexual advances. Recovery has taught me that refusal skills are not just for the realm of substance use or sexual behavior. If we’re learning how to set boundaries, refusal skills are an essential part of it. This week’s episode 298 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go from chaos to composure- the power of refusal skills!Some of the talking points I go over in t...
2025-01-1315 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go From Chaos to Composure- The Power of Refusal Skills | Episode 298Send a textAs young people, we are often taught refusal skills as it relates to saying no to drugs, alcohol, or unwanted sexual advances. Recovery has taught me that refusal skills are not just for the realm of substance use or sexual behavior. If we’re learning how to set boundaries, refusal skills are an essential part of it. This week’s episode 298 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to go from chaos to composure- the power of refusal skills!Some of the talking points I go over in t...
2025-01-1315 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow Acceptance Changed My Life: Peace, Resilience, and Self-Love | Episode 297Send a textLearning how to be accepting of myself and others was one of the most important things I learned in recovery. I have made several episodes on the life-changing impact of this acceptance, and today, I wanted to continue that by sharing the long-term impact of being accepting of the people, places, and circumstances of your life. This week’s episode 297 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how acceptance changed my life: peace, resilience, and self-love!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the...
2024-12-3013 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow Acceptance Changed My Life: Peace, Resilience, and Self-Love | Episode 297Send a textLearning how to be accepting of myself and others was one of the most important things I learned in recovery. I have made several episodes on the life-changing impact of this acceptance, and today, I wanted to continue that by sharing the long-term impact of being accepting of the people, places, and circumstances of your life. This week’s episode 297 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how acceptance changed my life: peace, resilience, and self-love!In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the...
2024-12-3013 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Ripple Effect of Gratitude- How Small Moments Spark Big Changes | Episode 296Send a textThe practice of keeping a daily gratitude journal has had such a considerable impact on my life that I now make a gratitude list both morning and night. I’ve found that the benefit of creating this list is that you have to search for things to be grateful for. You almost become wired to look for things to be grateful for in every moment, shifting your perspective to focus on the positives. This week’s episode 296 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the ripple effect of gratitude- how small moments spark big...
2024-12-2317 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Ripple Effect of Gratitude- How Small Moments Spark Big Changes | Episode 296Send a textThe practice of keeping a daily gratitude journal has had such a considerable impact on my life that I now make a gratitude list both morning and night. I’ve found that the benefit of creating this list is that you have to search for things to be grateful for. You almost become wired to look for things to be grateful for in every moment, shifting your perspective to focus on the positives. This week’s episode 296 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the ripple effect of gratitude- how small moments spark big...
2024-12-2317 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryBoundaries Made Simple- How to Communicate Clearly, Honestly, and Politely | Episode 295Send a textAs we know, boundaries are essential for our well-being, but communicating them effectively can be a challenge. Last week on the podcast, I shared the importance of mastering communication to create healthy relationships. As a continuation of that, I wanted to share my tips for how to clearly communicate our boundaries with others. This week’s episode 295 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to communicate clearly, honestly, and politelySome of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Boundaries only become more di...
2024-12-1611 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryBoundaries Made Simple- How to Communicate Clearly, Honestly, and Politely | Episode 295Send a textAs we know, boundaries are essential for our well-being, but communicating them effectively can be a challenge. Last week on the podcast, I shared the importance of mastering communication to create healthy relationships. As a continuation of that, I wanted to share my tips for how to clearly communicate our boundaries with others. This week’s episode 295 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to communicate clearly, honestly, and politelySome of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Boundaries only become more di...
2024-12-1611 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Master Communication, Avoid Conflict, and Create Healthier Relationships | Episode 294Send a textBefore getting into recovery, I thought that I was a good communicator. While that may have been the case when it came to my work, I came to realize that interpersonally, I was actually a horrible communicator. This week’s episode 294 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to master communication, avoid conflict, and create healthier relationships!Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Examples of how I communicated poorly by speaking indirectly, beating around the bush, and expecting people to au...
2024-12-0915 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Master Communication, Avoid Conflict, and Create Healthier Relationships | Episode 294Send a textBefore getting into recovery, I thought that I was a good communicator. While that may have been the case when it came to my work, I came to realize that interpersonally, I was actually a horrible communicator. This week’s episode 294 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to master communication, avoid conflict, and create healthier relationships!Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:Examples of how I communicated poorly by speaking indirectly, beating around the bush, and expecting people to au...
2024-12-0915 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow Building Boundaries Helps You Achieve Emotional Sobriety | Episode 293Send a textMost people know that the goal of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is sobriety, but what they don’t know is that the goal of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is emotional sobriety. And if you’ve listened to my podcast for some time, you will not be shocked to hear that the way to achieve emotional sobriety is through building healthy boundaries! This week’s episode 293 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how building healthy boundaries helps you achieve emotional sobriety. In this episode of the Fra...
2024-12-0223 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow Building Boundaries Helps You Achieve Emotional Sobriety | Episode 293Send a textMost people know that the goal of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is sobriety, but what they don’t know is that the goal of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is emotional sobriety. And if you’ve listened to my podcast for some time, you will not be shocked to hear that the way to achieve emotional sobriety is through building healthy boundaries! This week’s episode 293 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how building healthy boundaries helps you achieve emotional sobriety. In this episode of the Fra...
2024-12-0223 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryRediscovering Love for My Father- A Journey Through Resentment and Healing | Episode 292Send a textI have been following a guy named David Bayer for some time now and have been greatly influenced by him. One of the many pieces of wisdom he shares about limiting beliefs is that when we have a core limiting belief that we can’t seem to let go of, no matter how many tools we use, it’s often because that belief is connected to a person. Specifically, it may be connected to a resentment toward that person. When I heard that, I had the epiphany that my core limiting belief is that ther...
2024-11-2514 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryRediscovering Love for My Father- A Journey Through Resentment and Healing | Episode 292Send a textI have been following a guy named David Bayer for some time now and have been greatly influenced by him. One of the many pieces of wisdom he shares about limiting beliefs is that when we have a core limiting belief that we can’t seem to let go of, no matter how many tools we use, it’s often because that belief is connected to a person. Specifically, it may be connected to a resentment toward that person. When I heard that, I had the epiphany that my core limiting belief is that ther...
2024-11-2514 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryReclaiming My Inner Teen's Voice- How to Say No With Inner Strength | Episode 291Send a textAs part of my ACA recovery journey, I have been making daily conscious contact with my inner family members, one of which includes my inner teenager. Through this inner work and checking in with my inner teen, I have realized that my people-pleasing ways have put me in harm’s way. Since I was often not able to say no, I found myself in situations I didn’t want to be in with feelings I could not handle, so I turned to using substances as a coping mechanism to numb myself. Recovery has since allo...
2024-11-1822 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryReclaiming My Inner Teen's Voice- How to Say No With Inner Strength | Episode 291Send a textAs part of my ACA recovery journey, I have been making daily conscious contact with my inner family members, one of which includes my inner teenager. Through this inner work and checking in with my inner teen, I have realized that my people-pleasing ways have put me in harm’s way. Since I was often not able to say no, I found myself in situations I didn’t want to be in with feelings I could not handle, so I turned to using substances as a coping mechanism to numb myself. Recovery has since allo...
2024-11-1822 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryConnection, Cold Exposure and Plant Medicine with Jesse Harless | Episode 290Send a textEveryone is on their unique path to healing. While there are many things we can gain from others’ journeys, every journey is ultimately different, so it is important to find the path that works for you. Jesse Harless came to terms with this realization once he was introduced to what some may view as an unconventional form of healing, cold exposure, and plant medicine. What he didn’t understand at first slowly became the thing to lower his extreme anxiety and keep him going on his path to healing. This week’s episode 290 of the Fr...
2024-11-1129 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryConnection, Cold Exposure and Plant Medicine with Jesse Harless | Episode 290Send a textEveryone is on their unique path to healing. While there are many things we can gain from others’ journeys, every journey is ultimately different, so it is important to find the path that works for you. Jesse Harless came to terms with this realization once he was introduced to what some may view as an unconventional form of healing, cold exposure, and plant medicine. What he didn’t understand at first slowly became the thing to lower his extreme anxiety and keep him going on his path to healing. This week’s episode 290 of the Fr...
2024-11-1129 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go Beyond Pretending- Build Your Authenticity Through Acting "As If" | Episode 289Send a textIf you’re not familiar with the term acting “as if”- it's a common saying in 12-step recovery and one of the ways we learn to adopt new ways of being in the world. Acting “as if” is essentially engaging in behaviors toward the goal of achieving something positive in your life by emulating the person you want to be or the life you want to have. But often, I get people questioning how this is different from pretending, something those of us in recovery are tired of doing. That’s what I am here to t...
2024-11-0408 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Go Beyond Pretending- Build Your Authenticity Through Acting "As If" | Episode 289Send a textIf you’re not familiar with the term acting “as if”- it's a common saying in 12-step recovery and one of the ways we learn to adopt new ways of being in the world. Acting “as if” is essentially engaging in behaviors toward the goal of achieving something positive in your life by emulating the person you want to be or the life you want to have. But often, I get people questioning how this is different from pretending, something those of us in recovery are tired of doing. That’s what I am here to t...
2024-11-0408 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryOvergiving No More- Part 2: How Boundaries Restore Balance and Energize Your Life | Episode 288Send a textLast week on the podcast, I talked about how setting healthy boundaries was the key to changing the four patterns of overgiving. I want to further that conversation today by providing actionable guidance on understanding yourself better, setting boundaries that reflect your actual wants and needs, and upholding your boundaries once you decide on them. This week’s episode 288 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how boundaries restore balance and energize your life!If you missed part 1 of this episode, you can listen to it here: Overgiving No More - Pa...
2024-10-2814 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryOvergiving No More- Part 2: How Boundaries Restore Balance and Energize Your Life | Episode 288Send a textLast week on the podcast, I talked about how setting healthy boundaries was the key to changing the four patterns of overgiving. I want to further that conversation today by providing actionable guidance on understanding yourself better, setting boundaries that reflect your actual wants and needs, and upholding your boundaries once you decide on them. This week’s episode 288 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how boundaries restore balance and energize your life!If you missed part 1 of this episode, you can listen to it here: Overgiving No More - Pa...
2024-10-2814 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Set Strong Boundaries: Real-Life Stories of Saying No and Standing Firm | Episode 282Send a textIt’s no secret that boundaries are the key to reclaiming your power, honoring your needs, and living life on your terms. And me showing up week after week on the podcast to lay the foundation for boundary setting is one thing, but hearing the real-life stories of those of us who are taking action and setting boundaries in our lives is inspiring on a whole new level! This week’s episode 282 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about real-life stories of saying no and standing firm!In this...
2024-09-1623 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Set Strong Boundaries: Real-Life Stories of Saying No and Standing Firm | Episode 282Send a textIt’s no secret that boundaries are the key to reclaiming your power, honoring your needs, and living life on your terms. And me showing up week after week on the podcast to lay the foundation for boundary setting is one thing, but hearing the real-life stories of those of us who are taking action and setting boundaries in our lives is inspiring on a whole new level! This week’s episode 282 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about real-life stories of saying no and standing firm!In this...
2024-09-1623 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryUnderstanding Codependence, Its Origins, and How to Overcome It | Episode 281Send a textRecognizing and overcoming codependence can be a profound and life-changing journey, but undoing the deeply engrained layers of this behavior is not easy. I found this out the hard way after hitting what I call my “codependence bottom” after inviting my homeless friend to stay with me, leading to feeling trapped in my own home, and coming to the conclusion that I was codependent. This realization was a huge life shift for me and I want to continue sharing my experiences in hopes that other people can learn from my journey and start to undo...
2024-09-0926 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryUnderstanding Codependence, Its Origins, and How to Overcome It | Episode 281Send a textRecognizing and overcoming codependence can be a profound and life-changing journey, but undoing the deeply engrained layers of this behavior is not easy. I found this out the hard way after hitting what I call my “codependence bottom” after inviting my homeless friend to stay with me, leading to feeling trapped in my own home, and coming to the conclusion that I was codependent. This realization was a huge life shift for me and I want to continue sharing my experiences in hopes that other people can learn from my journey and start to undo...
2024-09-0926 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery"Living My Truth" with Laurel | Episode 280Send a textFor those who have a loved one who is an alcoholic, you understand the uphill battle of finding the right words that will finally get through to them. But the reality is, we are just as powerless over alcohol as the alcoholic is and there is nothing we can do or say that will magically change their addiction. Laurel found this out the hard way and joins me on the podcast today as she shares her powerful journey with Al-Anon and how she learned to let go of the belief that saying the “right” thin...
2024-09-0234 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery"Living My Truth" with Laurel | Episode 280Send a textFor those who have a loved one who is an alcoholic, you understand the uphill battle of finding the right words that will finally get through to them. But the reality is, we are just as powerless over alcohol as the alcoholic is and there is nothing we can do or say that will magically change their addiction. Laurel found this out the hard way and joins me on the podcast today as she shares her powerful journey with Al-Anon and how she learned to let go of the belief that saying the “right” thin...
2024-09-0234 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Blame Game- Recognizing and Releasing the Need to Blame | Episode 279Send a textContent Warning: This episode has brief mentions of the sexual abuse of a child. One of the things covered in The Solution, a foundational document in ACA is that we will free ourselves from the shame and blame carried over from the past. Shame is just about one of the worst feelings in the world so to avoid it, we can get into the habit of displacing this feeling by blaming others, instead of taking accountability for our part in the situation. As a result, shame and blame go hand i...
2024-08-2618 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Blame Game- Recognizing and Releasing the Need to Blame | Episode 279Send a textContent Warning: This episode has brief mentions of the sexual abuse of a child. One of the things covered in The Solution, a foundational document in ACA is that we will free ourselves from the shame and blame carried over from the past. Shame is just about one of the worst feelings in the world so to avoid it, we can get into the habit of displacing this feeling by blaming others, instead of taking accountability for our part in the situation. As a result, shame and blame go hand i...
2024-08-2618 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Meaning Behind the Saying “If You’re Hysterical, It’s Historical” | Episode 277Send a textWhether you’re in recovery or not, you may have heard the saying, “If you’re hysterical, it’s historical.” This phrase refers to the times in our lives when we may have an emotional reaction that felt completely out of proportion to the situation at hand and gives some insight into some unresolved trauma from our past. This week’s episode 277 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the meaning behind the saying, “If you’re hysterical, it’s historical."Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:
2024-08-1216 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryThe Meaning Behind the Saying “If You’re Hysterical, It’s Historical” | Episode 277Send a textWhether you’re in recovery or not, you may have heard the saying, “If you’re hysterical, it’s historical.” This phrase refers to the times in our lives when we may have an emotional reaction that felt completely out of proportion to the situation at hand and gives some insight into some unresolved trauma from our past. This week’s episode 277 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the meaning behind the saying, “If you’re hysterical, it’s historical."Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include:
2024-08-1216 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryMy Celebration Episode | Episode 200Send a textAlthough we are celebrating my 200th podcast episode, I have achieved so many other milestones through recovery and have so much in my life to be proud of and celebrate. This week’s episode 200 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is my celebration episode!Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m being interviewed by my podcast producer, Alesia Galati, and answering questions from my listeners. Some of the talking points I go o...
2023-02-2040 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryMy Celebration Episode | Episode 200Send a textAlthough we are celebrating my 200th podcast episode, I have achieved so many other milestones through recovery and have so much in my life to be proud of and celebrate. This week’s episode 200 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is my celebration episode!Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m being interviewed by my podcast producer, Alesia Galati, and answering questions from my listeners. Some of the talking points I go o...
2023-02-2040 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Stop Being Attached to Outcomes - You Don't Get to Have your Curiosity Satisfied | Episode 148Send a textI used to believe that if I was curious about something, I deserved to have it satisfied, or I needed to have my curiosity satisfied. Something I learned through recovery is that I don’t have to or need to have it satisfied; I’m able to NOT get closure on things. I think my strong desire to know things comes from my confusing upbringing, but now I don’t NEED to understand things like I used to. That’s why episode 148 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about releasin...
2022-02-2110 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryYou Are Not Alone - There Are Others Just Like You | Episode 147Send a textOne of the most powerful lessons you can learn in recovery is that you are not alone. It was recently reinforced after receiving a Postsecret email. Frank’s story of how he created Postsecret and why is incredibly moving. That’s why episode 147 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about understanding that you are not alone! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of community for healing and actionab...
2022-02-1410 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryStop F-ing Blaming Other People and Keep the Focus on Yourself | Episode 146Send a textI titled this episode as if it’s a command, but it’s really an option. You get to choose to stop putting the blame on others. If everyone else really is to blame for everything wrong in your life; you may as well crawl under a rock because you have no options. I don’t believe this at all. That’s why episode 146 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is keeping the focus on yourself instead of blaming other people! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member!
2022-02-0710 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow to Stop Worrying About Others' Opinions | Episode 145Send a textYears before recovery I was part of a spiritual sharing circle. One of the people who was part of that same sharing circle had been in AA for a long time, and one of the things he said all the time was, “It’s none of your business what other people think of you,”. It took me a long time to figure out what that meant. I was so codependent on others that I had no idea how to wrap my head around it. That’s why episode 145 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about...
2022-01-3113 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryYou have Choices - How to End your Suffering by Lowering your Expectations | Episode 144Send a textI got a message from a long-time listener asking for this topic in a podcast episode because she could really use some guidance on lowering your expectations. Turns out, I have 4 episodes on lowering expectations, and it’s been a huge part of my recovery and a foundational piece to my sobriety. That’s why episode 144 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the choices you have that can end your suffering by lowering your expectations! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In t...
2022-01-2415 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryIf I Am Disturbed, There’s Something Wrong with Me | Episode 143Send a textThere is a saying in step 10 of "The AA 12 Steps and 12 Traditions" book that I share with clients all the time, which has also been super helpful in my own recovery. A lot of people assume it means that they are always in the wrong, which isn’t true at all. That’s why episode 143 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about if I am disturbed there’s something wrong with me! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the F...
2022-01-1710 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow a Dump Truck Taught Me Compassion for My Father | Episode 142Send a textHave you ever explained that the reason someone acts the way they do is simply because they are a dick? That’s exactly what I said about my father until a dump truck changed my perspective. One day as I was driving home from a recovery meeting, I saw a dump truck with two bumper stickers. Those two bumper stickers would flood my mind with memories that would eventually lead to a breakthrough of compassion I didn’t know I needed to understand. That’s why episode 142 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about...
2022-01-1013 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryYou are Responsible TO Your Feelings, Not FOR Your Feelings | Episode 141Send a textI first heard the phrase, “You are responsible TO your feelings, not FOR your feelings,” from the book by Cheri Huber, There Is Nothing Wrong with You: Going Beyond Self-Hate. While I didn’t understand what it meant until I went through recovery, I now appreciate this phrase a lot. That’s why episode 141 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how you are responsible TO your feelings, not FOR your feelings! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of the responsibility you have to feel the...
2022-01-0310 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryLoving Someone Through Addiction with Jane Macky | Episode 140Send a textI met Jane Macky professionally through the Innovation to Impact project through Yale. When I heard her story I knew she had to be on the podcast. That’s why episode 140 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about loving someone through addiction! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, Jane and I are sharing the importance of learning how to communicate with your loved ones who are going through addiction and a deeper under...
2021-12-2738 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHow You Can Go From Hating Hope to Loving Hope with One Simple Practice | Episode 139Send a textThe most important thing that I want to give you through this podcast is hope. I want you to have hope because I know from personal experience what it’s like to be without hope. That’s why episode 139 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how you can go from hating hope to loving hope in one simple practice! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of loving h...
2021-12-2011 minFragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoverySetting Boundaries around Family - when they love hiking, and you hate it | Episode 138Send a textI wanted to share the message I got from a client that I believe that a lot of you will resonate with, and really how this message truly shows how to live your life on purpose. When we have healthy boundaries, we learn to trust ourselves and feel integral. When we are whole, we don’t need things from others and we can be closer to the people in your life. That’s why episode 138 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about Setting Boundaries around family! Support the show by ...
2021-12-1312 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryLearn to Love Yourself: 16 things I Learned about Self-Love in Recovery, Part 2 | Episode 137Send a textLast week I shared the first 8 of 16 things I learned about self love through recovery. If you haven’t yet, I want to encourage you to go back and listen to that episode first. Episode 137 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the other 8 of 16 total self love lessons I learned through recovery! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of self love and the lessons I learned throug...
2021-12-0617 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryLearn to Love Yourself: 16 things I learned about Self-Love in Recovery, Part 1 | Episode 136Send a textIf I had to boil down the 12 steps to recovery into one thing, I would say it all has to do with learning to love yourself. Now that I’ve grown to love myself, I can look back and see where I have put in that effort. That’s why episode 136 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the first 8 of 16 things I learned about self-love in recovery! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole...
2021-11-2915 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryGo From Envy to Inspiration With One Simple Mind Shift | Episode 135Send a textThe idea that we should envy someone rather than be inspired by them is based on the notion that we can’t have what they have because what is possible for them must not be possible for us. That’s why episode 135 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about going from envy to inspiration with one simple mind shift. Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of making the dist...
2021-11-2213 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryYou Spot it, You Got It- Psychological Projection in 12 Step Recovery | Episode 134Send a textOftentimes, the things that you notice or that bother you in others are a reflection of a trait, habit, or behavior that you have yourself and don’t particularly like. That’s why episode 134 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about psychological projection in 12-step recovery! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of recognizing when you are projecting onto others or when others are projecting onto you and givin...
2021-11-1515 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryI Got Over My Fears Because Courage is Contagious | Episode 133Send a textI always thought courage meant that you had no fear but rather, it’s the ability to take action in the face of fear. That’s why episode 133 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how I got over my fears because courage is contagious! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of being courageous to show yourself it is possible to do it again and actionable steps you can...
2021-11-0807 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryHere's How to Overcome Disappointment So That You Can Have Peace | Episode 132Send a textPeace is important to me and I have learned that I cannot have that peace if I don’t live in the present moment and accept what is actually happening rather than what I wanted to happen instead. That’s why episode 132 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about overcoming disappointment so that you can have peace! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of accepting what you cannot c...
2021-11-0108 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryLet Go of Your Expectations of Others and Meet Your Own Needs | Episode 131Send a textWhat I learned from the process of recovery was that deep down inside, I wanted someone to rescue me. Instead, I’ve learned to show up and take care of myself. That’s why episode 131 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about letting go of your expectations of others and meeting your own needs! Support the show by becoming a Patreon member! In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of meeting your own needs instead of looking...
2021-10-2510 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryWhy Keeping the Focus on Yourself is the Antidote to Codependence | Episode 102Send a textCodependence is a focus outside the self. This happens because when we're in fight or flight mode, we're not able to access the "human" part of our brain. That part of our brain is where our "self" is formed. Setting healthy boundaries is the best way to keep the focus on yourself to get over your codependence. You'll also hear the top two myths about setting boundaries as well as my top five rules for setting boundaries.Here's a link to my calendar for a 30-minute Better Boundaries call: https://calendly.com...
2021-04-0516 min
Fragmented to Whole: Life Lessons from 12 Step RecoveryYou Don't Have to Believe Your Thoughts! | Episode 82Send a text You don't have to believe the thoughts running through your head! This pertains to thoughts about yourself (like "I'm not enough") as well as thoughts about others and the world. If you're not choosing your thoughts *on purpose,* especially if they're negative - think again! You don't have to believe a thought just because it's in your head (even though it sounds like your voice!).Here are the links mentioned in the podcast:* FREE boundaries webinar, "How to Be Grateful on Thanksgiving by Setting Healthy Boundaries" https://www.eventbrite.com/e...
2020-11-0915 min