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Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Diana DallesIn this episode of Circle of Chairs, I am deeply honored to have my mom, Diana Dalles, as a special guest. Together, we candidly discuss the profound impact addiction and recovery have had on our family, sharing personal experiences and the journey toward healing and hope. We touch on the challenges we faced, from the lack of resources in the early 2000s to the isolation my mom felt, and the transformation that occurred through community support. We reflect on how showing up with love and hope can make a monumental difference for those struggling. Diana offers invaluable...
2026-02-0323 min
This Is Your NudgeThis is Your Nudge to…love someone in recovery with Caroline BeidlerMaybe someone you love is walking through recovery, maybe you’re that someone. Or maybe you just want to better understand addiction, healing, and what real support looks like so you can love others well. This episode is for you.I’m joined by compassionate and kind dear friend, Caroline Beidler, a recovery advocate, author, and community-builder. Together, we talk about the real journey of recovery—not just sobriety, but the process of becoming whole again. We explore how identity, community, faith, and love all play a part in the healing journey.Caroline opens up about...
2026-02-0243 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Meghann PerryIn this episode, I discuss with Megan Perry the concept of harm reduction, a set of principles and practices that prioritize people's autonomy and dignity in substance use. Megan shares how harm reduction goes beyond just providing safe equipment and overdose prevention, emphasizing the importance of loving and supporting individuals regardless of their substance use choices. We also explore the often antagonistic divide between harm reduction and abstinence-based recovery, highlighting the need for a more inclusive and compassionate approach. Megan encourages us to reflect on our own experiences, educate ourselves on harm reduction, and support each other without stigma.
2026-01-2726 minCircle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Will Parker AndersonIn this episode of Circle of Chairs, I have an inspiring conversation with Will Parker Anderson, a book editor at Penguin Random House Christian and founder of the Writer's Circle podcast and newsletter. We discuss how writing can be seen as a form of worship and a means to connect with God, especially for those in recovery. Will unpacks the powerful role of writing in processing thoughts and emotions, as well as the importance of receiving and giving feedback with grace. He also shares personal stories that highlight the transformative power of words, regardless of publication. For anyone feeling...
2026-01-2023 minCircle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Kelsey GearhartJoin me in an inspiring conversation with Kelsey Gerhardt on Circle of Chairs, focusing on addiction, mental health, healing, and hope. Kelsey, a woman in recovery for nearly 12 years, shares her remarkable journey from early addiction and multiple treatments to becoming a sober living advocate and opening her women's home, Heart Recovery, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. We discuss the importance of aftercare, the unique challenges of women's recovery, and the profound impact of finding supportive, healing communities. Kelsey's story underscores the power of vulnerability, mentorship, and personal growth in the path to sustained sobriety.00:00 Introduction...
2026-01-1321 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Ericka AndersonEricka’s story will resonate with anyone who has ever juggled motherhood, work, faith, and the expectation to “hold it all together.” She talks about the quiet cycle of making promises to herself she couldn’t keep. The fear of telling anyone in her church community what was really happening. And the way alcohol noise often drowned out the very voice she wanted to hear most.She also names something so many feel but rarely articulate: that subtle invisibility of women who struggle at home, in the quiet, without anyone noticing until the burden becomes unbearable.A few...
2026-01-0623 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerHow to Handle Holiday StressIn this solo episode, I’m talking honestly about why the season can be so tender and how you can step into it with intention instead of fear. Whether you’re brand new to recovery or, like me, many years into this journey, the holidays still require care. The gifts and gatherings can be beautiful, but they can also be loud reminders of the people we were, the pain we walked through, or the coping skills we no longer use.I share some of the practices that helped me in those early years and still carry...
2025-11-2516 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Dr. Zoe ShawThis week on Circle of Chairs Conversations, I’m sitting down with someone whose work has been quietly transforming the lives of women for years. Dr Zoe Shaw is an author, clinician, speaker, and powerful voice helping women discover their worth after seasons of hardship, trauma, or recovery.Her new book, Stronger in the Difficult Places, dives deep into the wounds most of us carry but rarely know how to name. Zoe calls it complex shame. And once you hear her describe it, something inside you exhales because finally, someone puts words to the...
2025-11-1819 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerAll About GratitudeThis week on Circle of Chairs Conversations, I’m stepping into the circle myself to reflect on something that’s been on my heart this month: gratitude.In this intimate episode, I explore how gratitude is more than a fleeting feeling or a checklist item, a practice, a rhythm, and a lens through which we can approach recovery, mental health, and everyday life.Caroline Beidler, MSW, is an author, speaker, and Managing Editor of Recovery.com, where she combines expert guidance with research to help people find the best path to healing and treatment. Her next...
2025-11-0418 min
2025-10-1722 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Jon SeidlThis week on Circle of Chairs Conversations, I had the privilege of sitting down with bestselling author Jonathon M. Seidl to talk about his brand-new book, Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic.Jon’s story is raw, messy, and radically vulnerable. For years, he lived a double life, faithful husband, father, Christian leader on the outside, while secretly battling alcoholism on the inside. But when his carefully constructed world unraveled, Jon found himself at rock bottom, desperate for redemption.And that’s exactly where God met him.In this episode, we t...
2025-10-0722 min
Pivotal PeopleYou Are More Than Your Past: Caroline Beidler on Healing the Family TreeSend us a textCaroline Beidler shares her deeply personal journey through trauma recovery and explains how unhealed wounds can travel through generations. She offers practical tools for becoming a "cycle breaker" and healing family patterns before they affect our children.• One in five women have experienced sexual assault in childhood, and 60% of people have experienced at least one adverse childhood experience• Trauma can be passed down through generations both behaviorally and potentially at a genetic level• Our individual trauma responses differ based on our unique backgrounds and prior experiences• Small, consistent actions...
2025-09-1629 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Jessica GuerrieriThis week on Circle of Chairs Conversations, I had the joy of sitting down with Jessica Guerrieri—a proud sober mom of three, award-winning author, and powerful advocate for mental health and recovery. We got to talk about fiction (love), the temptation of trying substances (like cannabis), and motherhood in recovery.You all, I LOVE this conversation and can’t wait to share it with you.In this episode, we talk about:How recovery reshaped her life as a mother and writerOur similar thoughts on cannabis (you’ll have to lis...
2025-09-1627 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerWhat is Recovery Month Really About?This week on Circle of Chairs Conversations, I’m diving into something that’s been on my heart as we celebrate Recovery Month, a topic that gets right to the soul of our healing journey. And I’m going to be real with you…this isn’t an easy conversation to have. But it is a necessary one.In this week’s episode, I debunk a myth that kept me trapped for a long time. Something harmful that was said to me in early recovery.If you've ever wondered whether your reason for wanting to h...
2025-09-0911 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Flo HilliardSome people don’t just walk into your life, they pour into it.For me, that person is Flo Hilliard.Flo has been more than a mentor. She’s been a trusted friend, a fierce advocate, and a steady light through seasons when hope felt far away. Her decades of work in women’s advocacy and recovery have helped shape not only my path, but the path of so many others fighting for healing and dignity.Today, Flo continues to lead with bold compassion, working to ensure that women who are pr...
2025-09-0221 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Nubia TarangoThis week on Circle of Chairs Conversations, I’m sharing a powerful conversation with Nubia Tarango from Mothers Against Addiction.This mission is deeply personal for Nubia. Having grown up watching her own mother struggle with addiction, she understands the sleepless nights, the fear, and the helplessness that can consume a family. At just 15, she became a mother herself—an experience that shaped her identity, building resilience, responsibility, and a fierce love that fuels everything she does today.Nubia’s story is a powerful one as she shares about her work with t...
2025-08-1919 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerHow Can We Build Resilience in Recovery?This week on Circle of Chairs Conversations, I’m diving deep into a topic that feels more urgent than ever: resilience.If you’ve been feeling worn down by the pace of life, struggling to bounce back from hard seasons, or simply wanting to strengthen your own mental and emotional foundation, this conversation is for you.As the American Psychological Association puts it, resilience is “the process of adapting well in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats or significant sources of stress.” Or as I like to think of it, building the kind of...
2025-08-1219 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Shelly Young“How can families recover together?” A Conversation with Shelly YoungIn this heartfelt episode of Circle of Chairs, I sit down with Shelly Young to explore the deeply personal and transformative journey of family recovery. Shelly shares the moving story of her son's ten-year recovery milestone, her mother's struggle with alcohol use disorder, and how these experiences led her to immerse herself in the world of addiction treatment. She speaks passionately about breaking the cycle of generational addiction through understanding, connection, and compassion. Shelly emphasizes the importance of community support, contrasting the outdated 'tough love...
2025-08-0522 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Gabe CohenFrom the Streets to Discovery: A Conversation with Gabe CohenGabe Cohen's Radical Transformation and the Birth of Discovery CafeJoin me as I converse with Gabe Cohen, founder of Discovery Cafe, about his transformative journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a beacon of hope and support for those in recovery. Gabe shares in detail his past struggles with substance abuse, his numerous incarcerations, and how a profound spiritual awakening in 2018 led him to establish Discovery Cafe—a nonprofit offering peer-to-peer recovery support. Emphasizing service and community, Gabe discusses the importance of...
2025-07-2931 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Ashlee CrouseIn this week’s Circle of Chairs Conversation, I sit down with someone who truly embodies the power of redemption and the beauty of recovery—Ashlee Crouse.Ashlee’s story is a testimony of purpose and what can happen when we step outside of ourselves and are of service with others. She also inspires through her journey of entrepreneurship and her love of photography.After years of addiction, she was delivered and transformed by her faith in Jesus. Since then, she’s never looked back. Today, she’s a wife, mom, dog mom, and entrep...
2025-07-2217 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerCircle of Chairs with Dr. Branden HenryIn this episode of Circle of Chairs Conversations, I talk with Dr. Branden Henry , a licensed counselor, who shares his journey from personal recovery to helping others overcome addiction. Dr. Henry discusses his unique approach using rock climbing to help men understand and face their fears, emphasizing the significance of secure attachments and emotional regulation. We delve into the often-overlooked topic of parenting in recovery and the critical role it plays in preventing vulnerabilities to addiction in children. Dr. Henry highlights the importance of receiving love and support in recovery, the value of being in safe and honest relationships...
2025-07-1522 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerWhy Support Women's Recovery?In this episode of Circle of Chairs, Caroline Beidler dives into addiction, mental health, and recovery, focusing on women's unique challenges and triumphs. Backed by her extensive experience and support from SAMHSA and CSAT, Caroline shares key insights from her work and advocacy for women in recovery. She discusses the interconnected nature of substance use, trauma, and co-occurring mental health conditions. Highlighting successful initiatives like Focus Ministries and the Women's Recovery Leadership Foundation, Caroline underscores the importance of community, gender-specific support, and trauma-informed care. Her personal experiences and call to action inspire listeners to be part of the change.
2025-07-0922 min
End It For GoodEp. 87 - How Families Can Support Recovery - Caroline BeidlerA social worker, author, and national recovery advocate, Caroline Beidler opens up about how addiction shaped her identity, how faith and family played pivotal roles in her healing, and why recovery is about much more than sobriety.
She offers deep insight for families walking alongside a loved one struggling with addiction and challenges the idea of “tough love” with a call for “extravagant love” rooted in connection and community.
Whether you’re in recovery, love someone who is, or want to better understand addiction and healing, this episode is for you.
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2025-07-0247 min
Spiritual Brain Surgery with Dr. Lee WarrenYour Brain on Addiction, Recovery, Healing, and Hope: Caroline BeidlerThis episode of The Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast is guest-hosted by my good friend Caroline Beidler, a writer, and long-term recovery advocate. Caroline shares her personal journey with addiction and trauma, emphasizing the complex and multifaceted nature of addiction. She discusses how understanding the biological impacts of substance use and the concept of neuroplasticity can foster recovery and healing. Caroline critiques outdated campaigns like 'This is Your Brain on Drugs,' advocating for a hopeful approach to addiction that combines faith, community, and grace. The discussion includes insights into how recovery can restore cognitive function and emotional...
2025-07-0124 min
Circle of Chairs with Caroline BeidlerHow Can I Support My Loved One Struggling with Addiction?In this inaugural episode of Circle of Chairs, Caroline Beidler dives into the critical topic of family recovery. Addressing frequently asked questions about how to support a loved one struggling with addiction, Caroline emphasizes the importance of family involvement, self-care for supporters, and understanding the normalcy and challenges of addiction. She advocates for reframing how we view our loved ones, recognizing the broad impact of substance use, and the significance of compassionate support. Caroline also highlights that recovery is a journey requiring ongoing support and that change, while challenging, is always possible.00:00 Introduction to Circle...
2025-06-2516 min
Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic with Jon SeidlRelapse, Trauma, and the Power of Community (Caroline Beidler): Episode 2Caroline Beidler still vividly remembers cracking open her first beer under a big oak tree. She was 11. In this episode of Confessions of a Christian Alcoholic, host Jon Seidl sits down with Beidler—managing editor of recovery.com, author, and addiction recovery advocate—to explore her powerful story of childhood trauma, early addiction, spiritual awakening, relapse, and ultimate restoration through faith and community. Together they unpack: —How a single beer at age 11 set Caroline on a path of self-medication through adolescence. —The role of church, baptism at 22, and “spiritual formation” in her sustained sobriety. —What happ...
2025-05-211h 00
Giving Voice to AddictionGiving Voice To Addiction TrailerWelcome to Giving Voice to Addiction, a podcast from Recovery.com where the often-unheard stories of addiction and recovery take center stage. Join host Terry McGuire and co-host Caroline Beidler, an expert in the addiction recovery field with lived experience, as they engage in powerful conversations with everyday individuals who have navigated the complexities of addiction.Each week, you'll hear raw and honest accounts of struggle, resilience, and the profound hope that blossoms in recovery. From those just beginning their journey to individuals with years of sobriety, and including the perspectives of family, friends, and...
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The Recovery.com PodcastWomen in Recovery | Addiction and Mental Health Healing, Advocacy, and ConnectionJoin Dr. Mala and Amanda Uphoff on this inspiring episode of the Recovery.com podcast as they welcome Caroline Beidler, a leader in global recovery advocacy, author, and founder of impactful initiatives. Caroline shares her powerful story of overcoming substance use disorder, trauma, and mental health challenges. Discover the defining moments that ignited her passion for recovery work, including the heartbreaking influence of a young woman named Alex. Explore the significance of connecting through shared stories, the unique challenges and strengths of women in recovery, and the transformative power of giving back. Caroline also discusses the evolution of family...
2025-03-0545 min
Real World RecoveryReal World Recovery Interviews: Caroline Beidler, MSW🌟 This Week: Bonus Episode | A Conversation with Caroline Beidler🌟In this special bonus episode of Real World Recovery, Brett sits down with author, speaker, and recovery advocate Caroline Beidler, MSW for an inspiring conversation about community, connection, and the power of storytelling in recovery.Caroline shares her personal journey, the inspiration behind her work, and her passion for helping others find recovery in all its forms. We dive into her collaborative Global Recovery Event for International Women’s Day (March 8th)—a groundbreaking initiative bringing people together worldwide, now in its fourth year and happening live on Zoom for the first...
2025-03-0351 min
Sisters In SobrietyFrom Trauma to Triumph: Caroline Beidler on Healing and SobrietyIn this episode of Sisters in Sobriety, Kathleen and Sonia sit down with Caroline Beidler, MSW, to discuss the powerful intersection of trauma, addiction, and recovery. Caroline believes that transformation is possible and healing is a choice. Her own experience in addiction, mental health, and trauma recovery has inspired her to help other women find recovery in its many forms. Caroline is the founder of the global storytelling platform, Circle of Chairs, which reaches thousands of people weekly through her newsletter. In just three short years, she has built an international community of recovery supporters and organizes an annual...
2024-10-0752 min
Confident Sober WomenFrom Struggle to Strength: A Sober Woman's Journey to Confident Living and Long-Term Recovery w/Caroline BeidlerToday on the Confident Sober Women podcast I speak with Caroline Beidler, MSW, author and recovery advocate. Caroline shares her transformative journey from addiction to long-term recovery, offering hope and practical insights for women seeking a life free from substance use.Key topics include:- The power of recovering out loud and normalizing an alcohol-free lifestyle- How recovery communities provide grace and forgiveness- The role of therapy in addressing substance use and trauma- Implementing healthy boundaries for internal peace and joyful living- Neurofeedback therapy as a...
2024-10-0150 min
SHARING OUT LOUDYou are NOT your trauma -- with Addiction Specialist and Author, Caroline BeidlerMy recent conversation with Caroline Beidler, MSW was wonderful. I love hearing from other addicts who are in recovery, listening to their stories, and hearing how they've taken their trauma(s) and turned it into triumph!Caroline believes that transformation while working on addiction is possible and that healing is a choice. Her own experience in addiction, mental health, and trauma recovery has not only inspired her but FUELED her to use her gifts to help other women find recovery. Caroline has written several books* (You Are Not Your Trauma is out 9/24/24
2024-09-1145 min
"But Jesus Drank Wine" & Other Stories That Kept Us StuckEp. 92 Caroline Beidler | You Are Not Your Trauma: A Journey of Healing and RecoveryToday, we are honored to welcome Caroline Beidler—an inspiring author, dedicated recovery advocate, and the visionary behind the Circle of Chairs Substack. Caroline shares her powerful story, taking us on a profound journey through her struggles with addiction and trauma, and revealing how she transformed these challenges into a beacon of hope for others on the path to healing and recovery. Caroline opens up about her powerful books, "Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery" and "You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family Tree," shedding light on her...
2024-09-0245 min
The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast336 Tools To Overcome Trauma In Sobriety With Caroline BeidlerHey Friend! If you're new here, my name is Arlina and I'll be your host. If you're on Instagram, you can find me @ arinaallen, so drop by and say hi! I'd love to meet you! In this episode, I have a conversation with Caroline Beidler, the co-author of "You are not your trauma: Uproot unhealthy patterns, Heal the family tree" Trauma is such an important topic because so many of us in recovery from addiction are living with unhealed trauma. It affects our sense of self-worth, the peop...
2024-08-2950 min
The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast334 How To Heal Mother and Daughter RelationshipsFor those of us in recovery, the relationships we have with our parents can be complicated. Especially if the parent was absent or if they had a lot of trauma. Today I am honored to share a conversation with Caroline Beidler and her mother Diana Dallas. They wrote a book together called "You are not your trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal The Family Tree". It will help you identify unhealthy patterns that keep you stuck and live more freely without your trauma--or your family's trauma--holding you back. For me, this was such...
2024-08-1547 min
Faith In Your Recovery PodcastEp143 You Are Not Your Trauma (Caroline Beidler)Caroline Beidler shares her journey of overcoming trauma and addiction, emphasizing the importance of recognizing trauma's impact and finding healing through faith, community, and self-care. She co-authored a book with her mother to break the cycle of intergenerational trauma.
2024-07-1940 min
The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery PodcastInterrupting the Trauma Cycle with Caroline Beidler and Diana Dalles | The Way Out Podcast Episode 406Author and person in long term recovery Caroline Beidler is back along with her Mom and retired Social Worker Diana Dalles who share about their upcoming book You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family Tree. The book offers guide posts to help you with your own trauma and this episode provides helpful insight into trauma, how it effects us individually, how it's passed on generationally and is a testament that family healing is possible #ListenUp
Recovery literature (Quit-Lit) Recommendation: You Are Not Your Trauma: Uproot Unhealthy Patterns, Heal the Family...
2024-07-1559 min
Fresh Hope for Mental Health"You Are Not Your Trauma" Interview with Caroline Beidler and Diana DallesIn this episode, Pastor Brad interviews Caroline Beidler and her mother, Diana Dalles, co-authors of the book You Are Not Your Trauma. Together, they share their powerful journey through trauma within their family, including substance abuse and the profound impact it had on their lives. They discuss the challenges they faced, the healing process, and how they found strength and resilience through their faith. Caroline and Diana's story is one of hope and inspiration, demonstrating that it is possible to overcome even the darkest of times. Their insights offer valuable lessons on dealing with trauma and finding a path...
2024-06-2630 min
She Surrenders - The PodcastEp 53 | Sobriety Through Spirituality - Ericka’s StoryWhen Ericka first confided her struggle with alcohol with a small group gathered in her church basement, she shared her addiction bravely and honestly. Her voice beckons us to walk alongside her as she navigates sobriety through the lens of her faith as a Christian woman. Today, we're honored to share the microphone with Ericka, who gives a raw and truthful account of her path from high school warning signs to the pressures of social drinking that escalated into motherhood. It's not just about the cautionary tales but finding a balance in educating without instigating rebellion, all while upholding...
2024-03-3141 min
Smart Living with Grit and GraceLiving with Anxiety? Bring It Into the Light and Find Hope with Caroline Beidler – 235If you’re living with anxiety, you know it can be debilitating. A sudden panic or anxiety attack can quickly ruin your day, and over time, it can keep you from pursuing your dreams.
Caroline Beidler knows what that’s like. The author, speaker and recovery advocate recalls bouts of anxiety as a child, which were exacerbated by her parents’ divorce and sexual trauma. She began self-medicating with alcohol and drugs, and though she eventually became sober, she found herself still dealing with anxiety decades later and wondering what was wrong.
In this episode, she sits d...
2024-02-2738 min
Fresh Hope for Mental HealthDownstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery by Caroline BeidlerWith almost 20 years in leadership within social work and ministry, author and recovery advocate Caroline Beidler, MSW, aims to answer this question while encouraging women in or seeking recovery to connect with their purpose and connect in community with each other. Her new book (releasing in March 2023): Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery is a gritty and grace-filled story about the miracles that happen in the basement of the recovery community. Caroline brings a vulnerability and hope that is needed in today's addiction and trauma-saturated world. Caroline is looking...
2023-08-2524 min
The Care Ministry Podcast102: The Problem of Addiction and Trauma for Women with Caroline BeidlerChurch is an instrumental place of healing for those suffering from various addictions and traumas. In this episode, we hear from Caroline Beidler, author of Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery, and advocate for recovering women.
Caroline’s personal story of addiction and recovery brings to light key reminders for the church as it opens its doors to those seeking help.
Caroline shares:
How sometimes God allows our heart posture to change before our behavior changes.
The shame of addiction Those with addictions often bring heavy shame, embarrassment, and...
2023-08-2435 min
How to Heal Our DividesCaroline Beidler book interview – “Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery“Caroline Beidler book interview – “Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery“
2023-08-1836 min
Above & Beyond RecoveryAbove & Beyond Recovery Podcast Bonus Episode: Caroline BeidlerIn this summer bonus episode, Amber and Caroline Beidler discuss Caroline's new book, trends she's noticing in the field, and the part trauma has to play in the addiction stories of many young women.
Caroline Beidler, BA, MSW is an author, recovery advocate and founder of the storytelling platform Bright Story Shine. Her new book Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery is now available wherever books are sold. Check it out on Amazon: https://a.co/d/c1STX6v
Above & Beyond Recovery is a show where we'll explore what it looks like...
2023-08-0933 min
Faith In Your Recovery PodcastEp92 Caroline BeidlerCaroline shares with us from the mountains of Eastern Tennessee. As a result of her personal battles with drugs, education, and efforts she has become a true advocate for those in recovery. Her faith is the foundation from which she battles the battle. She shares that moment with God that occurred after a car accident and how it changed her direction and thinking. There’s no tough question left unanswered in this interview. Join us as this episode really helps emphasize our interest in all things recovery. Helpful links:Connect with her @carolinebeidler_official and https://www.facebook.com/carolinebeidlermswHer ne...
2023-08-0443 min
The Dr. Lee Warren PodcastEveryday Hope: Caroline Beidler
Caroline Beidler On the Grittiness of Chasing HopeHere’s an incredible dose of Everyday Hope! Meet my new friend, Caroline Beidler, MSW. We talk about her incredible journey through childhood trauma, abuse, and addiction, and how she discovered hope in the “downstairs church,” as our mutual mentor Philip Yancey calls it. Caroline also had a great conversation with Philip Yancey about her book, which you can listen to here!Caroline’s Official BioCaroline Beidler, BA, MSW is an author, recovery advocate and founder of the storytelling platform Bright Story Shine. He...
2023-07-0938 minThe Dr. Lee Warren PodcastEveryday Hope: Caroline Beidler
Caroline Beidler On the Grittiness of Chasing HopeHere’s an incredible dose of Everyday Hope! Meet my new friend, Caroline Beidler, MSW. We talk about her incredible journey through childhood trauma, abuse, and addiction, and how she discovered hope in the “downstairs church,” as our mutual mentor Philip Yancey calls it. Caroline also had a great conversation with Philip Yancey about her book, which you can listen to here!Caroline’s Official BioCaroline Beidler, BA, MSW is an author, recovery advocate and founder of the storytelling platform Bright Story Shine. He...
2023-07-0938 min
The Truth About AddictionEp59. Caroline Beidler, 13 years in addiction recovery, author and recovery advocateCaroline has a great message in her book Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in The Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery. Not an ordinary story of a woman finding recovery, Caroline has gone through many significant traumas in life. She found alcohol and drugs and fell in love with the new ways of ‘escapism’. When Caroline first attended meetings, she felt connected with other people’s stories and a sense of belonging. Caroline started her recovery journey at 28 years of age, she is now 41, married, with a partner who is a scientist and beautiful twin babies. With 20 years in lead...
2023-05-2757 min
The Addicted Mind Podcast232: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery with Caroline BeidlerAs you're trying to find hope in the grit of addiction and trauma recovery, there's power in being part of a community that can move us from a place of struggle to freedom.On this episode, Duane speaks with Caroline Beidler about her new book, “Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in The Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery,” and how one can find hope in their own journey of addiction and trauma recovery by harnessing the power of sharing their story. Caroline Beidler is an author, recovery advocate, and founder of the storytelling platform Bright Story Shine...
2023-05-0830 min
Hard Knox Talks: Your Addiction PodcastRadical Vulnerability: Overcoming Addiction and Sexual Violence w/Author Caroline Beidler.Send us a text"In the last year alone, there has been a record of overdose fatalities and a rise in substance use, especially for women. Tragically, many are living in the darkness of shame often created by the consequences of addiction like sexual violence and even death."Caroline is a Social Worker, Author, and recovery advocate. Amongst many other things, including founder and visionary of the annual international Women's Day Global Recovery Event presented by the SHE RECOVERS Foundation."Radical vulnerability is required of addiction and mental health recovery, and is something...
2023-03-2157 min
The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery PodcastDownstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery with Caroline Beidler | The Way Out Podcast Episode 336In this edition of The Way Out I’m pleased to bring you my interview with Caroline Beidler who is a person in long term recovery and the author of the new book “Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery”. Caroline shares her journey to and through recovery to this point in a way that is heavy on the solution and what got her and keeps her well and that is firmly rooted in connecting with and being of service of others in Recovery, which exactly what her new book and this here interview is all...
2023-03-131h 15
Recovery (Sort Of) - The Podcast174: Women in Recovery - Don't Be a Jerk (Sort Of)We have on Caroline Beidler, MSW and author of the book, Downstairs Church, to help us explore the world of recovery from a female perspective. We talk about the lack of housing options for women in recovery, the lack of access to treatment, lack of childcare supports at every step of the recovery process, and what we might be able to do right now to ease some of these struggles. Listen in as Caroline joins the Recovery (Sort Of) crew to talk about the challenges women face in recovery, then share your thoughts with us.
2023-03-051h 01
Your Bright RecoveryEpisode 18: The Importance of Women's Recovery Housing with Tiffany KnightJoin Caroline Beidler, MSW as she talks with the founder of In the Meantime, a recovery residence for women in South Carolina, Tiffany Knight.Tiffany shares that:"At In the Meantime, we’ll provide a safe, substance-free recovery residence to bridge the gap, while increasing the likelihood of success on their long-term recovery journey.I have had an intimate experience with addiction and recovery. As a child of a (now deceased) recovering addict and recovering myself, I will be the first to tell you the journey to re...
2022-10-0529 min
Recovery Revolution LiveRecovery Revolution Live with Caroline BeidlerCaroline Beidler, MSW is an author, recovery advocate and founder of the storytelling platform Bright Story Shine. Her new book Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery is available for pre-order anywhere you buy books. With almost 20 years in leadership within social work and ministry, she is a team writer for the Grit and Grace Project and blogger at the global recovery platform In the Rooms. Caroline lives in Tennessee with her husband and twins where she enjoys hiking in the mountains and building up her community’s local recovery ministry.
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2022-09-1653 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 17: Celebrating Recovery Month and the Impact of Our StoriesSeptember is National Recovery Month, a time when recovery advocates and allies celebrate the reality that recovery is possible. How do stories impact us? How can we find meaning in a shared recovery story? What impact can recovery stories have on our journey and how we show up for others? Join Caroline Beidler, MSW as she shares about her first experience of being connected to a recovery story through her friend and mentor, Florence (Flo) Hilliard. Caroline also connects with women advocates across the U.S. including Lucy Battles, Tara Moreno, a...
2022-09-1317 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 16: The Power of Voice with Sophie OtiendeWhy is it important to think bigger, think globally, when we consider Recovery Month? Why should we learn more about intersecting issues like gender-based violence, trauma, and human trafficking and how do we help other women regain their voice?Join Caroline Beidler, MSW as she talks with Sophie Otiende, a woman whose work impacts women across the globe. Sophie Otiende is a global women's rights leader and survivor advocate for survivors of human trafficking from Nairobi, Kenya. Her work focuses on developing systems and processes for grassroots...
2022-09-0232 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 15: Healthy Grieving with Kate J. Meyer, MDiv, LPCWhat does healthy grieving look like?How do we embrace all of the emotions surrounding profound loss? What is disenfranchised grief - or grief that is wrapped into the stigmatization of addiction loss? Join Caroline Beidler, MSW as she talks with Kate J. Meyer, MDiv, LPC, who is an ordained minister and licensed professional counselor.Kate has worked in both private practice and hospice care. She is passionate aboutbringing grief into the light so that all grievers know how to m...
2022-08-2226 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 14: Redeeming Loss and Finding Purpose with Pattie VargasIn honor of International Overdose Awareness Day, Caroline Beidler, MSW connects with a mom who has been personally touched by overdose loss. Pattie Vargas lost her son, Joel, in November 2017, to overdose. After this tragic experience, Pattie went from managing a thriving consultancy firm into learning more about the disease of addiction. Pattie found new purpose in advocating for meaningful change in the way we address Substance Use Disorder and the accompanying stigma and trauma. She now focuses her speaking engagements, writing and podcast appearances on helping others navigate the frightening journey through addiction, finding ho...
2022-08-1223 min
How to Heal Our DividesBook interview with Caroline Beidler for "10 Practical Ways to Make Your Recovery Shine"Book interview with Caroline Beidler for "10 Practical Ways to Make Your Recovery Shine"
2022-07-2829 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 13: Being Real, Getting Healed with Manda CarpenterRadical honesty is something that challenges our lives and the way we live day-to-day. In mental health and addiction recovery, radical honesty does lead to radical healing. Manda Carpenter knows this firsthand, surviving trauma as a child and then moving into adulthood with related trauma symptoms and other challenges. Now, she works as a foster parent to support other children who go through similar experiences. "I believe that God uses the catastrophes of our life to be the catalysts of our calling." - Manda CarpenterIn her new book, Soul Care to Save...
2022-07-2726 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 12: The Suprising Movement of God with Faith Eury ChoCan God move in unexpected ways? Can everyone have a purpose?How can we all support women, specifically women of color, on their faith and recovery journey?Join host Caroline Beidler, MSW as she talks with Faith Eury Cho about the way that God moved in her life and how she is helping to equip and support others on a faith journey."Impact is determined by the power of God." – Faith Eury ChoFaith is from Korea and has been a gospel preacher since she was 19-years-old. Currently, she is...
2022-06-2922 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 11: What Happens in the Downstairs Church? (and a bit more about my book)Join host Caroline Beidler, MSW as she explores the concept of radical vulnerability and how this is played out in the recovery community.What happens in the Downstairs Church?Find out why Caroline wrote her new book Downstairs Church: Finding Hope in the Grit of Addiction and Trauma Recovery and what happens in the radically vulnerable spaces of the addiction and mental health recovery community.How can we bring the lessons learned from the recovery community into the light? What can we all learn about life change and...
2022-06-2615 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 10: Leading with Heart with Dora WrightJoin host Caroline Beidler, MSW as she talks with Dora Wright, the Founder and Executive Director of the Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition about recovery, leadership and the gifts of being of service. Anyone interested in supporting recovery community development or learning more about an incredibly bright recovery story, listen up! Dora Dantzler-Wright, BS, C.A.D.C., NCRS is the Executive Director of Chicago Recovering Communities Coalition and has 34 yrs. long-term recovery from substance use disorder and mental illness. With over 25 years of experience in the field...
2022-06-2321 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 9: Family Recovery By Design with Naetha UrenHow can families recover together? Join host Caroline Beidler, MSW as she talks with Naetha Uren about family recovery. Naetha shares her experience living with 4 generations in recovery and how to move into a place of healing with your family. She also talks about recovery coaching and what a coach is and isn't. If you are struggling with a family member or curious about how to recover as a family, this interview is for you! Naetha Uren is the founder of Recovery Coach Academy (Ltd...
2022-06-1821 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 8: A Heart for Service with Dr. Mary RobersonJoin Caroline Beidler, MSW as she speaks with Dr. Mary Roberson, the founder of the North Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO). She shares a part of her own recovery journey as a woman and Veteran and also how she was moved to serve her community by starting a non-profit organization and Recovery Community Organization. NIRCO works a crisis outreach with the local PD and has other collaborative grants and projects that provide peer recovery support services in Northern Illinois in the U.S. What does it mean to have a heart to...
2022-06-0128 minSmart Living with Grit and GraceAddiction Does Not Define You: A Recovery Story with Caroline Beidler – 194Most people are unaware of the statistic that 1 in 3 women globally have experienced sexual assault.¹ This week’s guest, sadly, was one of those victims at the tender age of 14.
Caroline Beidler joins Darlene Brock and Julie Bender this week to recount some of the early challenges she faced, including a diminished sense of self-worth, a lack of boundaries and a spiral into substance abuse.
Now 11 years sober and a passionate recovery advocate, Caroline shares how we can extend grace to those struggling with addiction, and what signs moms should look out for that may indi...
2022-05-2435 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 7: Why Language Accessibility Matters with Angelo LagaresCaroline Beidler, MSW talks with recovery advocate Angelo Lagares about why language accessibility for all Spanish speakers is important. He shares historical context, along with why having accountability with the provision of cultural and linguistic appropriate services (CLAS) is important in today's world. Join me as Angelo shares about his professional work and personal recovery journey!You can learn more about LARA here and get involved today by contacting Angelo Lagares. You can also submit your story in Spanish anytime at https://es.brightstoryshine.com/
2022-05-2333 minYour Bright RecoveryEpisode 6: Supporting Women in Recovery with Annalice ArgyleJoin host Caroline Beidler, MSW as she talks with Annalice Argyle, Founder of TracUK and woman in recovery who lives in Middlesbrough, England, about issues that effect women in or seeking recovery from addiction, mental health, and/or trauma. Annalice also shares some ways that she has learned how to support women and why building community in recovery is so important. She has extensive experience in the substance misuse field both in community and prison environments and is a qualified trainer with a vast amount of experience facilitating and setting up mutual aid groups. Annalice has a d...
2022-05-1635 minYour Bright RecoveryAnswering the Call to Service with Bobbi Jo ReedJoin host Caroline Beidler, MSW as she talks with founder of the Healing House, Inc, Bobbi Jo Reed about what it is like to answer the call to service in recovery.Bobbi-Jo Reed is a person in long-term recovery with 26 years of continuous sobriety. She has provided safe, transitional housing for nearly ten thousand individuals over the past 20 years. Her passion in life is to help those suffering with substance use disorders find their purpose.She is the Founder and CEO of Healing House, Inc. in the Historic Northeast Kansas City, MO; the ministry currently h...
2022-05-0428 minYour Bright RecoveryFinding Rest from Anxiety with Jon SeidlJoin an important conversation with Jon Seidl, the author of the best seller:Finding Rest: A Survivor's Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and LifeJon is an incredibly talented writer, has worked with some pretty famous people and today will be sharing a bit about his own journey. I’m going to ask him about ways to promote recovery from things that we struggle with like anxiety – I’m raising my hand here, folks – and I’d also like to chat with him about some ways that we can support others on...
2022-04-2231 minYour Bright RecoveryThe Beauty of the Truth Teller: A Conversation with Elisa MorganAuthor and speaker Elisa Morgan shows us that a woman of faith and dignity does not (ever) have it all together. She struggles, yet is honest about her journey. She rejoices, even in the hard times. And through all of it, she shares that no matter what we go through, we can rely on a loving God to be there. Elisa Morgan (MDiv) was named by Christianity Today as one of the top fifty women influencing today’s church and culture. She has authored over twenty-five books including The Beauty of Broken, Hello, Beauty Full, She Did Wha...
2022-04-1330 minYour Bright RecoveryWhere is God in the Struggle of Addiction? A Conversation with Philip YanceyIf God is so good, then why is the world aching? Why am I in so much pain? How do I reconcile a loving God with a hurting world? In his writings, world-renowned and best-selling author and journalist, Philip Yancey shows me that with doubt, can come a new faithful beginning. With pain and hurt, redemption. God’s world can become, regardless of our experiences, “a gift to enjoy with grace-healed eyes.” Over time because of guides like Philip Yancey, other addiction recovery supports, and God himself, I have been able to look bac...
2022-04-0446 minThe Addicted Mind Podcast175: Building Resiliency in Recovery with Caroline BeidlerOn today's episode, Duane speaks with Caroline Beidler who shares her story and talks specifically about building resiliency and recovery, the importance of resiliency, especially when it relates to overcoming trauma, and how she discovered that process in her own life. Caroline also shares a few things that you can do in your life immediately to help build resilience.Caroline's mental health recovery and addiction recovery were intertwined. She knew that if she wanted to thrive in her recovery, she had to heal her trauma and build resilience. Then a couple of years later, she decided to...
2022-04-0427 minYour Bright RecoveryLet's Be FriendsWhy is it important to have friends in addiction and mental health recovery?How can we move past the awkwardness and fear to have real and intimate and vulnerable connections?Join your host, Caroline Beidler, MSW, as she guides you through a quick reflection on friendship in recovery and provides some practical tips for moving forward.
2022-04-0315 min
christalivingsoberCaroline Beidler's Story/Women's Recovery Event March 8th!!! - Episode 27!Had the pleasure of speaking with Caroline Beidler, Author, Speaker, Recovery Advocate! She comes on my podcast to share information about her Women's Event that is happening on International Women's Day on the 8th of March! You can find all the information on the website listed below!!!
She also shares her story about how she lived a life of active addiction from a young age to age twenty eight, and how a spiritual awakening that she had, an AH HA moment, pushed her into a new way of life surrounding her new found faith in recovery!!!
2022-03-0431 min
Get In The Herd Podcast at the McShin Foundation Addiction Recovery Resource CenterGet in the Herd with co-hosts Nathan Mitchell and Honesty Liller & guest Caroline BeidlerNathan and Honesty sit down with author and recovery advocate Caroline Beidler to discuss Caroline's new book, Women's Day and women empowerment as it relates to recovery.
2022-02-1557 min
Failing Awesomely49. Reset Your Mind for Success in Recovery with Caroline BeidlerWelcome back to the Failing Awesomely podcast! I'm your host, Lindsey Garcia, and I'm so happy you're here taking a little bit of time out of your day to spend it with me and my new friend, Caroline Beidler.
Caroline and I had an amazing instagram LIVE on Monday October 11th 2021, talking, primarily, about how to reset your mind for success in recovery from substance abuse, in our case, alcohol.
Caroline is a wife and a mama to twins! She is an advocate for women in recovery from substance abuse and trauma. Her movement, Bright S...
2021-10-1337 minFailing Awesomely48. Are Our Actions Glorifying God? // Alcohol and The Church with Ericka AndersenWelcome to the Failing Awesomely Podcast! I am your host Lindsey Garcia: wife, mama, singer, breast cancer survivor, sober gal, and podcaster.
It's October! This means it's Breast Cancer Awareness month and Sober October, which I'm excited to be participating in spreading the love and being active in both this year. I'm running 35 miles this month for Pennsylvania's 35 Mile Breast Cancer Challenge run by the American Cancer Society. If you would like to donate, click on the link below. Thank you so much for your generosity in helping to find a cure for Breast Cancer.
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