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You Need a Counselor PodcastHealing Through Writing with guest Dr. Adina SilvestriThis week Julie and Chrissa are joined by Dr. Adina Silvestri. Adina is a licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Certified Brainspotter in Richmond, Virginia who works with children and families. She specializes in treating women with substance abuse issues and in helping children who have experienced trauma lead full and productive lives. Dr. Silvestri helps women with Binge Eating issues recover from shame and find hope and healing.
Dr. Silvestri’s clinical work includes providing supervision to counselors-in-training. Dr. Silvestri is an innovative counselor educator; she teaches aspiring counselors the skills needed to become empathetic and...2024-11-1830 min
Dreaming and Doing PodcastS02 Ep03: Uncovering Your Voice & Desires Through Writing with Dr. Adina SilvestriWriting can be a touchy subject for people. If you’ve ever determined that you’re “not a writer,” I’m going to encourage you to hold off on any of that labeling. As Dr. Adina Silvestri will tell you, writing can be a powerful tool to reflect, find your own voice, and uncover your deepest desires and passions. In this episode, you’ll also hear her talk about solo writing vs. the power of sharing your writing in a group format. If you’re up for giving writing a try, this is your episode! F...2024-10-0829 min
The Creative Psychotherapist83. Adina Silvestri | Writing BravelyFEATURED GUESTS: Adina Silvestri EdD, LPC is a licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist, and Certified Brainspotter in Richmond, Virginia who works with children and families. She specializes in treating women with substance abuse issues and in helping children who have experienced trauma lead full and productive lives. Dr. Silvestri helps women with Binge Eating issues recover from shame and find hope and healing.
Dr. Silvestri’s clinical work includes providing supervision to counselors-in-training. Dr. Silvestri is an innovative counselor educator; she teaches aspiring counselors the skills needed to become empathetic and creative. In addition to her clin...2022-11-1637 min
Atheists in Recovery3 Ways Writing Takes You from Hopeless to Hopeful: the final episodeWelcome to today’s show! In today’s episode, I list 3 ways writing takes you from hopeless to hopeful:. And I’ve decided to end the Atheists in Recovery podcast so this is the final episode. I thank you all for listening. I announce a new project I’m excited about and invite you to join me on my new journey! WHAT WE’LL LEARN Writing as a coping mechanism. Writing allows us to sit with the uncomfortable feelings and be curious about them-their contours, shapes and sizes. Writing can help us honor and light up our stories w...2022-05-1209 min
Atheists in Recovery3 Ways Writing Takes You from Hopeless to Hopeful: the final episodeWelcome to today’s show! In today’s episode, I list 3 ways writing takes you from hopeless to hopeful:. And I’ve decided to end the Atheists in Recovery podcast so this is the final episode. I thank you all for listening. I announce a new project I’m excited about and invite you to join me on my new journey! WHAT WE’LL LEARN Writing as a coping mechanism. Writing allows us to sit with the uncomfortable feelings and be curious about them-their contours, shapes and sizes. Writing can help us honor and light up our stories w...2022-05-1209 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways Hypnotherapy Can Help Cure AddictionWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing how I use hypnotherapy to treat addiction. Below I outline 5 takeaways hypnotherapy can help you with addiction. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Hypnotherapy is not new. Hypnotherapists have been getting to the root cause of one’s suffering for years Say hello to your future self. You are the storyteller of your present & future When you fire it, you wire it. Making new neural connections The language you use matters The story of Duane (how he kicked his 20 plus year sm...2021-09-2314 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways Hypnotherapy Can Help Cure AddictionWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing how I use hypnotherapy to treat addiction. Below I outline 5 takeaways hypnotherapy can help you with addiction. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Hypnotherapy is not new. Hypnotherapists have been getting to the root cause of one’s suffering for years Say hello to your future self. You are the storyteller of your present & future When you fire it, you wire it. Making new neural connections The language you use matters The story of Duane (how he kicked his 20 plus year sm...2021-09-2314 min
Atheists in Recovery(Encore) When A Man Loves A Woman-Movie ReviewWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Episode 22 starts our December series, Movies That Move Us. Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space. Learn what it means to be codependent. The movie portrayed the subtle way drinking goes from being “fun” to more of a progressive disorder in which shame and fear are ubiquitous. Learn what Adina thinks is the most pivotal part of the story of Michael and Alice’s relationship and how this movie is more about the Man than the Woman. Discover wha...2021-08-0516 min
Atheists in Recovery(Encore) When A Man Loves A Woman-Movie ReviewWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Episode 22 starts our December series, Movies That Move Us. Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space. Learn what it means to be codependent. The movie portrayed the subtle way drinking goes from being “fun” to more of a progressive disorder in which shame and fear are ubiquitous. Learn what Adina thinks is the most pivotal part of the story of Michael and Alice’s relationship and how this movie is more about the Man than the Woman. Discover wha...2021-08-0516 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Journaling Prompts I Use The Most And The August And September PauseWelcome to today’s show! In today’s episode, I list 5 journaling prompts I use most often (and why I think it’s the greatest recovery tool). And I’m taking a pause in August through the end of September to focus on family time, travel, self-care and to tweak a few things with the podcast. In the meantime, you may want to catch up on episodes 1-105 or relisten to a few of your favorites. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Right now I am... How Adina uses journaling in her own life, daily. She s...2021-07-2909 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Journaling Prompts I Use The Most And The August And September PauseWelcome to today’s show! In today’s episode, I list 5 journaling prompts I use most often (and why I think it’s the greatest recovery tool). And I’m taking a pause in August through the end of September to focus on family time, travel, self-care and to tweak a few things with the podcast. In the meantime, you may want to catch up on episodes 1-105 or relisten to a few of your favorites. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Right now I am... How Adina uses journaling in her own life, daily. She s...2021-07-2909 min
Atheists in RecoveryQ & A with Adina-daily practices for vulnerability, courage, love and belongingWelcome to today’s show! Vulnerability “Vulnerability smells like rotten eggs, feels like slimy fish, tastes like ash.” WHAT WE’LL LEARN: What is Vulnerability? What events led to Adina knowing she needed to address her own vulnerability. How Adina previously handled vulnerability. What the family motto was in her early days that led to her feeling that being vulnerable was not acceptable. How Adina approaches vulnerability now. What is Adina’s writing process. Through writing we are able to make connections with our former, current, and future selves. How s...2021-07-2220 min
Atheists in RecoveryQ & A with Adina-daily practices for vulnerability, courage, love and belongingWelcome to today’s show! Vulnerability “Vulnerability smells like rotten eggs, feels like slimy fish, tastes like ash.” WHAT WE’LL LEARN: What is Vulnerability? What events led to Adina knowing she needed to address her own vulnerability. How Adina previously handled vulnerability. What the family motto was in her early days that led to her feeling that being vulnerable was not acceptable. How Adina approaches vulnerability now. What is Adina’s writing process. Through writing we are able to make connections with our former, current, and future selves. How s...2021-07-2220 min
Atheists in RecoveryThe Opposite of Addiction is Connection: 3 ways brainspotting can help heal addictionWelcome to today’s show! Stories I reference a quote which I feel sums up the episode well. Write Often and Edit Well -Esther Perel WHAT WE’LL LEARN: What is Brainspotting? We look at a case study with Tina and pay attention to her insecure attachment style. What the outcome was after Tina’s first brainspotting session & why Adina was surprised :) Why early messages are so important to our attachment styles as with the case of Tina. How Brainspotting accesses parts of the br...2021-07-0812 min
Atheists in RecoveryThe Opposite of Addiction is Connection: 3 ways brainspotting can help heal addictionWelcome to today’s show! Stories I reference a quote which I feel sums up the episode well. Write Often and Edit Well -Esther Perel WHAT WE’LL LEARN: What is Brainspotting? We look at a case study with Tina and pay attention to her insecure attachment style. What the outcome was after Tina’s first brainspotting session & why Adina was surprised :) Why early messages are so important to our attachment styles as with the case of Tina. How Brainspotting accesses parts of the br...2021-07-0812 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Develop a Recovery Routine for People who Struggle with ConsistencyWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I outline 6 questions to ask yourself in order to create a recovery routine that works for you. My bullet points below are a series of questions rather than statements. This is similar to what I do with my monthly newsletter. I’m a big journaler and our brains are problem solving machines so let it do its job. Write down each question and then answer it. WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Question #1: What are your non-negotiables re: habits? Question #2: What can yo...2021-06-1713 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Develop a Recovery Routine for People who Struggle with ConsistencyWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I outline 6 questions to ask yourself in order to create a recovery routine that works for you. My bullet points below are a series of questions rather than statements. This is similar to what I do with my monthly newsletter. I’m a big journaler and our brains are problem solving machines so let it do its job. Write down each question and then answer it. WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Question #1: What are your non-negotiables re: habits? Question #2: What can yo...2021-06-1713 min
Atheists in RecoveryGuided Ketamine Therapy: new hope for depression and anxietyWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Kristen describes her deepest roots and her mother’s influence on shaping her future identity. How to use technology to remove barriers for mental health. Ketamine as a dissociative and what that means for our treatment. How is Ketamine different from the traditional medications we take to reduce depression & anxiety. When adding a psychedelic treatment you are going deeper within and finding out the root cause of the issue versus a flattening of symptoms that occurs with SSRI’s. Kristen talks about the neurobiology...2021-05-1335 min
Atheists in RecoveryGuided Ketamine Therapy: new hope for depression and anxietyWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Kristen describes her deepest roots and her mother’s influence on shaping her future identity. How to use technology to remove barriers for mental health. Ketamine as a dissociative and what that means for our treatment. How is Ketamine different from the traditional medications we take to reduce depression & anxiety. When adding a psychedelic treatment you are going deeper within and finding out the root cause of the issue versus a flattening of symptoms that occurs with SSRI’s. Kristen talks about the neurobiology...2021-05-1335 min
Atheists in Recovery(Encore) Drinking and Anxiety: What’s the ConnectionWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Adina feels the word Anxiety is overused in our society What is an Anxiety disorder What are the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to Anxiety disorder Learn about “Brad” and his recent relapse What is the relationship between alcohol and anxiety How do we build an anxiety tool kit? Adina goes through an exercise called R.A.I.N. that she uses in her therapy practice Another exercise called “after the R.A.I.N.” Adina shares an example of what a “future self...2021-04-2913 min
Atheists in Recovery(Encore) Drinking and Anxiety: What’s the ConnectionWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Adina feels the word Anxiety is overused in our society What is an Anxiety disorder What are the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to Anxiety disorder Learn about “Brad” and his recent relapse What is the relationship between alcohol and anxiety How do we build an anxiety tool kit? Adina goes through an exercise called R.A.I.N. that she uses in her therapy practice Another exercise called “after the R.A.I.N.” Adina shares an example of what a “future self...2021-04-2913 min
Atheists in Recovery3 Reasons Why I Love Journaling and the April PauseWelcome to today’s show! In today’s episode, I outline 3 reasons why I love journaling (and why I think it’s the greatest recovery tool). And I’m taking a pause in April to focus on self-care and to even get a bit ahead with the podcast. In the meantime, you may want to catch up on episodes 1-88 or relisten to a few of your favorites. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Self Awareness. How Adina uses journaling in her own life, daily. How journaling helps one to become more aware of their behavi...2021-04-0110 min
Atheists in Recovery3 Reasons Why I Love Journaling and the April PauseWelcome to today’s show! In today’s episode, I outline 3 reasons why I love journaling (and why I think it’s the greatest recovery tool). And I’m taking a pause in April to focus on self-care and to even get a bit ahead with the podcast. In the meantime, you may want to catch up on episodes 1-88 or relisten to a few of your favorites. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Self Awareness. How Adina uses journaling in her own life, daily. How journaling helps one to become more aware of their behavi...2021-04-0110 min
Atheists in RecoveryBeyond Stress: training yourself to thrive in recoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Liz’s deepest roots shaped her identity in the world which led her to write about stress and trauma. She says she is “exhibit A” of what she writes about How we as a society undermine resilience and how this shows up in addictions Liz’s definition of Trauma: “a condition when our survival brain perceives us to be powerless, helpless, and lacking control” What is the window of tolerance to stress arousal 3 ways we narrow our window over our lifetime The most important thi...2021-02-1137 min
Atheists in RecoveryBeyond Stress: training yourself to thrive in recoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Liz’s deepest roots shaped her identity in the world which led her to write about stress and trauma. She says she is “exhibit A” of what she writes about How we as a society undermine resilience and how this shows up in addictions Liz’s definition of Trauma: “a condition when our survival brain perceives us to be powerless, helpless, and lacking control” What is the window of tolerance to stress arousal 3 ways we narrow our window over our lifetime The most important thi...2021-02-1137 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Deal with Extreme Emotional AnxietyWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Elizabeth’s deepest roots shaped her identity in the world When she recognized how much of a lack of emotional attunement parents can have in their child’s lives Elizabeth managed those really hard emotions with substances because she did not know how to manage her emotional state and/or her Childhood Emotional Neglect Elizabeth defines Childhood Emotional Neglect We talk about how we “Numb” the emotions because we did not learn how to deal with them as a child Elizabeth talks about the chall...2021-01-2826 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Deal with Extreme Emotional AnxietyWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Elizabeth’s deepest roots shaped her identity in the world When she recognized how much of a lack of emotional attunement parents can have in their child’s lives Elizabeth managed those really hard emotions with substances because she did not know how to manage her emotional state and/or her Childhood Emotional Neglect Elizabeth defines Childhood Emotional Neglect We talk about how we “Numb” the emotions because we did not learn how to deal with them as a child Elizabeth talks about the chall...2021-01-2826 min
Atheists in Recovery(Encore) I Don’t Want to Talk About It-Book ReviewWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing a book that has helped me to better understand Depression-especially male depression. In the show, I outline 5 takeaways from the book. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Here is what I want to spend time highlighting as if we were sitting together having an iced decaf mocha! How you can pass depression on from parent to child like a chain of pain For men, pain is something you should rise above and when we “fail” that is when the shame...2020-12-1716 min
Atheists in Recovery(Encore) I Don’t Want to Talk About It-Book ReviewWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing a book that has helped me to better understand Depression-especially male depression. In the show, I outline 5 takeaways from the book. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Here is what I want to spend time highlighting as if we were sitting together having an iced decaf mocha! How you can pass depression on from parent to child like a chain of pain For men, pain is something you should rise above and when we “fail” that is when the shame...2020-12-1716 min
Atheists in Recovery3 Experts share “The one affirmation I use in recovery” (and the December pause)Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: This episode features a few of our past guests. Each guest submitted an audio recording answering the question: “What’s the one affirmation I use in recovery.” The holidays are upon us and not everyone loves the holidays! Affirmations can be a great way to focus your attention on something positive. This episode is also the last new episode of 2020. After this episode, I am taking December off but I will be back in January with brand new episodes. Rob Imbeault shares how th...2020-12-0306 min
Atheists in Recovery3 Experts share “The one affirmation I use in recovery” (and the December pause)Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: This episode features a few of our past guests. Each guest submitted an audio recording answering the question: “What’s the one affirmation I use in recovery.” The holidays are upon us and not everyone loves the holidays! Affirmations can be a great way to focus your attention on something positive. This episode is also the last new episode of 2020. After this episode, I am taking December off but I will be back in January with brand new episodes. Rob Imbeault shares how th...2020-12-0306 min
Atheists in RecoveryWhy Traditional New Year's Resolutions Don't Work And What to Do InsteadWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN This is the final episode in our November series, A Care Package for The Holidays How Katie Vernoy’s earliest roots of familial stability helped her to become someone who spoke out even when teachers and others told her she was “too much” What is the difference between goal setting and New Year’s Resolutions Katie teaches us goal setting using a ladder metaphor-Adina thinks you’re going to like it How procrastination plays into goal setting (e.g. I am going to be a marathon run...2020-11-2630 min
Atheists in RecoveryWhy Traditional New Year's Resolutions Don't Work And What to Do InsteadWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN This is the final episode in our November series, A Care Package for The Holidays How Katie Vernoy’s earliest roots of familial stability helped her to become someone who spoke out even when teachers and others told her she was “too much” What is the difference between goal setting and New Year’s Resolutions Katie teaches us goal setting using a ladder metaphor-Adina thinks you’re going to like it How procrastination plays into goal setting (e.g. I am going to be a marathon run...2020-11-2630 min
Atheists in Recovery7 Tips on How Not to Overeat during ThanksgivingWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Episode 70 continues with our November series, A Care Package for The Holidays Learn how Disordered Eating co-occurs with Substance Use Disorders Don’t skip meals. Make time to move. Adina shares her number 1 way to move on Thanksgiving Make a balanced plate. Adina is not a dietician but she’s picked up a few tips from them Plan your indulgences. Consciously decide what to skip. Brainstorm 1-2 foods you’re not going to enjoy Eat slowly while sitting down and what the research shows about s...2020-11-1909 min
Atheists in Recovery7 Tips on How Not to Overeat during ThanksgivingWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Episode 70 continues with our November series, A Care Package for The Holidays Learn how Disordered Eating co-occurs with Substance Use Disorders Don’t skip meals. Make time to move. Adina shares her number 1 way to move on Thanksgiving Make a balanced plate. Adina is not a dietician but she’s picked up a few tips from them Plan your indulgences. Consciously decide what to skip. Brainstorm 1-2 foods you’re not going to enjoy Eat slowly while sitting down and what the research shows about s...2020-11-1909 min
Atheists in Recovery28 Days: Movies That Move UsWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Episode 69 starts our November series, A Care Package for The Holidays Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space The movie portrays what it's like to go into treatment when forced by external factors Learn what it means to be codependent and the underlying intergenerational trauma as a thread weaving it’s way throughout the movie Discover what regret does to our recovery journey What Adina doesn’t like about the movie-which involves “looking for reasons” that someone is an alcoholi...2020-11-1216 min
Atheists in Recovery28 Days: Movies That Move UsWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Episode 69 starts our November series, A Care Package for The Holidays Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space The movie portrays what it's like to go into treatment when forced by external factors Learn what it means to be codependent and the underlying intergenerational trauma as a thread weaving it’s way throughout the movie Discover what regret does to our recovery journey What Adina doesn’t like about the movie-which involves “looking for reasons” that someone is an alcoholi...2020-11-1216 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Tips on Self-Care During an ElectionWelcome to today’s show! For many Americans, myself included, I feel a sense of worry that this may be a horrific election. No matter who you are voting for this year, Americans feel they have the weight of the future resting firmly on their shoulders. Let’s dive deeper into election anxiety and how we can build our resilience during this season. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Election Anxiety, What is it? Limit your news feed-in turbulent times, conversations can turn ugly when talking about political events Set boundaries-be proactive with your time & energy and li...2020-11-0307 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Tips on Self-Care During an ElectionWelcome to today’s show! For many Americans, myself included, I feel a sense of worry that this may be a horrific election. No matter who you are voting for this year, Americans feel they have the weight of the future resting firmly on their shoulders. Let’s dive deeper into election anxiety and how we can build our resilience during this season. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Election Anxiety, What is it? Limit your news feed-in turbulent times, conversations can turn ugly when talking about political events Set boundaries-be proactive with your time & energy and li...2020-11-0307 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Create Virtual Happy Hour Sans BoozeWelcome to today’s show! Social Distancing has forced many in-person events on line, including happy hour invites we receive from work, friends, family or for celebrations like birthdays or anniversaries. And the common theme for these events is drinking. In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing 5 ways to create a virtual happy hour sans booze. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Find what made you happy before happy hour Make a list of your “happys” Adina shares one of her “happys” Put yourself first. This should not come as a surprise that Adina...2020-10-2213 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Create Virtual Happy Hour Sans BoozeWelcome to today’s show! Social Distancing has forced many in-person events on line, including happy hour invites we receive from work, friends, family or for celebrations like birthdays or anniversaries. And the common theme for these events is drinking. In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing 5 ways to create a virtual happy hour sans booze. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Find what made you happy before happy hour Make a list of your “happys” Adina shares one of her “happys” Put yourself first. This should not come as a surprise that Adina...2020-10-2213 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways Hypnotherapy Can Help Cure AddictionWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing how I use hypnotherapy to treat addiction. Below I outline 5 takeaways hypnotherapy can help you with addiction. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Hypnotherapy is not new. Hypnotherapists have been getting to the root cause of one’s suffering for years Say hello to your future self. You are the storyteller of your present & future When you fire it, you wire it. Making new neural connections The language you use matters The story of Duane (how he kicked his 20 plus year sm...2020-09-1713 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways Hypnotherapy Can Help Cure AddictionWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing how I use hypnotherapy to treat addiction. Below I outline 5 takeaways hypnotherapy can help you with addiction. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Hypnotherapy is not new. Hypnotherapists have been getting to the root cause of one’s suffering for years Say hello to your future self. You are the storyteller of your present & future When you fire it, you wire it. Making new neural connections The language you use matters The story of Duane (how he kicked his 20 plus year sm...2020-09-1713 min
Atheists in RecoveryI Don’t Want to Talk About It-Book ReviewWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing a book that has helped me to better understand Depression-especially male depression. In the show, outline 5 takeaways from the book. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Here is what I want to spend time highlighting as if we were sitting together having an iced decaf mocha! How you can pass depression on from parent to child like a chain of pain For men, pain is something you should rise above and when we “fail” that is when the shame comes...2020-09-1015 min
Atheists in RecoveryI Don’t Want to Talk About It-Book ReviewWelcome to today’s show! In today’s solo episode, I’m sharing a book that has helped me to better understand Depression-especially male depression. In the show, outline 5 takeaways from the book. WHAT WE’LL LEARN Here is what I want to spend time highlighting as if we were sitting together having an iced decaf mocha! How you can pass depression on from parent to child like a chain of pain For men, pain is something you should rise above and when we “fail” that is when the shame comes...2020-09-1015 min
Atheists in Recovery(Enore) Food and Sugar Addiction: A Message of HopeWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Dr. Tarman’s early spiritual background in the convent for mothers and children in Germany impacted her sense of self How Dr. Tarman would ask questions about God and the rituals behind it but saw the power of it both good and bad. Why Dr. Tarman found it interesting that there is something very powerful about human nature seeming to need group connection and a belief in something How Dr. Tarman feels about her spirituality today and how it’s ever evolving Why she fin...2020-08-1331 min
Atheists in Recovery(Enore) Food and Sugar Addiction: A Message of HopeWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Dr. Tarman’s early spiritual background in the convent for mothers and children in Germany impacted her sense of self How Dr. Tarman would ask questions about God and the rituals behind it but saw the power of it both good and bad. Why Dr. Tarman found it interesting that there is something very powerful about human nature seeming to need group connection and a belief in something How Dr. Tarman feels about her spirituality today and how it’s ever evolving Why she fin...2020-08-1331 min
Atheists in Recovery(Encore) How to Identify Your Higher Power When You Self-Identify As An AtheistWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How to identify the “God” of your choosing when identifying as an atheist in a 12-step program Why listening to near death experiences has a positive effect on us How one looks for answers from childhood through past life regressions & reincarnation How to identify your “higher power” around the lessons of our childhood (e.g. authority figures have a major impact on us) How your higher power belief develops (plus bonus worksheet)! What does it mean if you have a critical higher power (versus a supportive one). How to “hand...2020-08-0637 min
Atheists in RecoveryOne Year Podcast Anniversary Musings & The August PauseWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Adina talks about the August pause and her schedule going forward What you can do during this podcast pause to help nourish your soul A review of what the podcast is all about Adina addresses the title (and tagline) Atheists in Recovery Adina talks more about the future self/higher power in recovery Adina shares a poem, A Hole in The Soul Why finding your people is so important in recovery Adina discusses year 2 and what that may look like A plea for ideas for futur...2020-07-3010 min
Atheists in RecoveryOne Year Podcast Anniversary Musings & The August PauseWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Adina talks about the August pause and her schedule going forward What you can do during this podcast pause to help nourish your soul A review of what the podcast is all about Adina addresses the title (and tagline) Atheists in Recovery Adina talks more about the future self/higher power in recovery Adina shares a poem, A Hole in The Soul Why finding your people is so important in recovery Adina discusses year 2 and what that may look like A plea for ideas for futur...2020-07-3010 min
Atheists in Recovery15 experts share “The one thing I wish I knew in early sobriety.”Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: This episode features 15 of our past guests. Each guest submitted an audio recording answering the question: “What’s the one thing you wish you knew in early sobriety.” This show was so much fun to work on. This episode is also a celebration of sorts as we mark the one year anniversary of the podcast! After this episode, I am taking a much needed break but will be back in September with brand new episodes. Joe C. shares his message to his younger s...2020-07-2331 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow Decluttering Your Life Can Positively Benefit Your RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Michael’s deepest roots shaped her identity in the world How Michael took some interesting routes to get to where she is today in the decluttering space What are some practical questions to get us started with evaluating our belongings An exercise in mindfulness What’s the first step in the purification process for individuals in recovery Why it’s important to create a plan along with expectations for our first purifying session How we can bring in things to support this process (e.g...2020-07-1527 min
Atheists in RecoveryDrinking and Anxiety: What’s the ConnectionWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Adina feels the word Anxiety is overused in our society What is an Anxiety disorder What are the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to Anxiety disorder Learn about “Brad” and his recent relapse What is the relationship between alcohol and anxiety How do we build an anxiety tool kit? Adina goes through an exercise called R.A.I.N. that she uses in her therapy practice Another exercise called “after the R.A.I.N.” Adina shares an example of what a “future self...2020-07-0912 min
Atheists in RecoveryDrinking and Anxiety: What’s the ConnectionWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Adina feels the word Anxiety is overused in our society What is an Anxiety disorder What are the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to Anxiety disorder Learn about “Brad” and his recent relapse What is the relationship between alcohol and anxiety How do we build an anxiety tool kit? Adina goes through an exercise called R.A.I.N. that she uses in her therapy practice Another exercise called “after the R.A.I.N.” Adina shares an example of what a “future self...2020-07-0912 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Find Recovery Without A Belief in A Higher PowerWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How John’s early view of religion helped shape his identity in the world Why did John ultimately decide to conform to religious beliefs even though his family had decided religion was not a part of their worldview How John’s traumatic experience (and how he absorbed that experience) led to his accelerated drinking How after 25 years in AA, John came to the conclusion that he was an Atheist Why John rejects the concept of a higher power and how this led to a fracture...2020-07-0225 min
Atheists in RecoveryLet's talk about the Spirituality QuestionWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Adina answers a question from a listener that’s probably been on many of your minds. How being vulnerable relates to recovery What does connection have to do with recovery Why Adina feels people don’t recover without addressing this question and how she uses it in her Hypnotherapy practice How using this one question can open up a dialogue that leads to more searching questions RESOURCES MENTIONED Episode 31 with Robert Cox Episode 8 with Dr. Elizabeth Bonet Atheists...2020-06-2510 min
Atheists in RecoveryLet's talk about the Spirituality QuestionWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Adina answers a question from a listener that’s probably been on many of your minds. How being vulnerable relates to recovery What does connection have to do with recovery Why Adina feels people don’t recover without addressing this question and how she uses it in her Hypnotherapy practice How using this one question can open up a dialogue that leads to more searching questions RESOURCES MENTIONED Episode 31 with Robert Cox Episode 8 with Dr. Elizabeth Bonet Atheists...2020-06-2510 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Fight Your Sugar AddictionWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Johnathan’s early view of religion helped shape his identity in the world How his southern baptist “angry form of Christianity” messages made him question life At age 37, Jonathan found himself at a critical crossroads when staring into a garbage can The three steps to help you overcome your sugar addiction Why Johnathan feels the willpower argument is a lie Johnathan talks about what to do now that we are physical distancing and food is everywhere What practice Johnathan started in order to socially connect whi...2020-06-1832 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Find Faith in Recovery: Faith as A VerbWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Teresa’s irreligious background led to her spiritual awakening in her 20’s How Teresa is building bridges to recovery for families suffering from addiction Why she views faith as a problem What is radical acceptance Why Teresa feels her recovery changed her faith What Teresa found in the 12 steps that caused a faith shift in her What Teresa feels in a major problem in organized religion What our current times are telling us about the limitations of religion Why Teresa feels physical meetings don’t get people...2020-06-1126 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Quit Drinking Cold TurkeyWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Mishka’s “second hand smoke” of religion had helped him develop his identity How living a Godless life impacted his recovery Why Mishka “reluctantly” self-identifies as an Agnostic What are the key takeaways from the book- one of the tools is quite similar to AA Why Mishka says you need to “pay your taxes” when in recovery What Mishka says about crying and “losing one’s shit” and how to feel the feelings Mishka talks about what is different about now vs. then (prior to sobriety) Why Mish...2020-06-0430 min
Atheists in RecoveryBeyond Freak Out: How to Win The Battle Against Your Inner DemonsBeyond Freak Out: How to Win The Battle Against Your Inner Demons Recovery under Quarantine Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How to know if you’re a “fighter” in relationships A tool that Adina loves in dealing with the “freakout” during Covid-19 or at anytime How it’s important to recognize and allow the difficult feelings instead of running from them We visit with Russell and learn how he uses S.T.O.P. to address his inner demons How Adina’s college sport and kickboxing days p...2020-05-2813 min
Atheists in RecoveryBeyond Freak Out: How to Win The Battle Against Your Inner DemonsBeyond Freak Out: How to Win The Battle Against Your Inner Demons Recovery under Quarantine Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How to know if you’re a “fighter” in relationships A tool that Adina loves in dealing with the “freakout” during Covid-19 or at anytime How it’s important to recognize and allow the difficult feelings instead of running from them We visit with Russell and learn how he uses S.T.O.P. to address his inner demons How Adina’s college sport and kickboxing days p...2020-05-2813 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Increase Resilience in RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: The path that led to Julie identifying as a “seeker” amidst a structured group of “spiritually wounded” individuals Julie had a foundation of 12-step recovery but also guided her recovery in holistic ways Why it feels so hard “like moving through mud” to access resources online Why Julie feels one has to get clear about their recovery goals The one question she asks to help identify one’s recovery goals When living in homes with other people, those individuals cannot give us peace and security What do Cabs in Time...2020-05-2143 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Overcome Your Cravings Using MindfulnessWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Dr. Eddie’s path that led to his practice as a Zen Buddhist Why he feels so many people miss out on addiction treatment due to not being able to afford specialized care and what he’s working on to change that Why change based tools (like certain therapies) tend to not work and how acceptance based strategies (e.g.serenity prayer) can work in a world where we have problems we can’t simply change Why lapses or relapses are reflective behaviors and how mindfulness...2020-05-1438 min
Atheists in RecoveryUnderstanding Grief and Loss: Recovery under QuarantineWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How her spirituality was “shaken” but not lost after the death of her only son What is grief? Diane talks about the common myths of grief What are some things we can do to deal with grief and loss under quarantine We get clear about meaning making and why we try to seek it in religion, relationships, step work, etc... We learn everything we think is normal about grief, becomes abnormal, and everything that we've believed to be abnormal in grief becomes normal Atheists and Rituals:W...2020-05-0744 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Connect with Your Therapist OnlineWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How to increase your mental health resilience through music Why Adina feels therapy doesn't have to stop when you’re at home Why you should schedule a session when you know you have time to yourself Find a spot where you are most comfortable Why Adina doesn’t feel you should worry about appearances How to avoid distractions during your session Why grounding yourself is beneficial to your overall session RESOURCES MENTIONED Paul Rudd’s Escape from Vir...2020-04-3010 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Connect with Your Therapist OnlineWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How to increase your mental health resilience through music Why Adina feels therapy doesn't have to stop when you’re at home Why you should schedule a session when you know you have time to yourself Find a spot where you are most comfortable Why Adina doesn’t feel you should worry about appearances How to avoid distractions during your session Why grounding yourself is beneficial to your overall session RESOURCES MENTIONED Paul Rudd’s Escape from Vir...2020-04-3010 min
Atheists in RecoveryTechnology and Addiction Recovery: Do Online Communities Work?Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Brandon self-identifies as a cultural ethnic Jew and as he has aged- a focus on spirituality What is Recovery Related Use of Online Technology (R.O.O.T) Why Brandon feels recovery is a fundamentally social process What is the difference between general interest sites vs. recovery interest sites (e.g. In The Rooms; Sober Grid) That online technology is not only for emerging adults but for middle adulthood and mature adults Individuals in a lower socioeconomic status are more likely to use R.O.O...2020-04-2345 min
Atheists in RecoveryHow to Be “Loud and Proud” in Recovery: Reducing the StigmaWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Laura talks about her upbringing abroad as a secular and cultural Jew and how that helped form her identity She also talks about her underlying mental health issues growing up and felt “ostracized” in many circles which led her to start drinking Laura shared that her “lack of commitment” to a healthier way of living kept her in a cycle of starting and stopping drinking Laura talks about what her personalized approach to recovery looks like What were Laura’s early struggles re: AA (although she will refer t...2020-04-1638 min
Atheists in RecoveryFinding Motivation in RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Bill talks about his drinking becoming a problem at age 40 but it wasn’t until his 50’s that he reached out for help What Bill found helpful regarding the intensive outpatient program structure What Bill felt was scary about going to a support group for the first time Bill goes through the motivational tools found in Smart Recovery Bill’s wife receives a diagnosis of stage 4 cancer and he explains how the program helped him with those intense feelings like morning the loss of a loved...2020-04-0934 min
Atheists in RecoveryFinding Joy in RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Catherine talks about faith and religion as being a big part of her childhood in Northern Ireland but how she never felt the need to “revisit it” until recovery As a self-identified Atheist, why Catherine felt she was “doing it wrong” in recovery What Catherine says to individuals who criticize her lack of a higher power How Catherine arrived at the decision to finally stop drinking What AA has to do with Catherine’s sobriety date What were Catherine’s early recovery days like and why she co...2020-04-0237 min
Atheists in RecoveryFollow The Yellow Brick RoadWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How the story, The Wizard of Oz, is laden with such great metaphors about the use of spirituality, feelings of “home” and relationships in recovery What can you do when you’ve “lost” your brain How to advocate for yourself when you’ve “lost” connection as in covid-19 social distancing What to tell yourself when you’ve “lost” courage RESOURCES MENTIONED A.I.R. Private Facebook Group For more info, head over to atheistsinrecovery.com and subscribe to our email...2020-03-2608 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Maintain Sobriety When You're Stuck at Home5 Ways to Maintain Sobriety When You’re Stuck at Home Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Adina thinks now is the best time to connect with others and put your recovery first How Reddit (and other virtual communities) are good options How to advocate for yourself with your therapist, sober coach, recovery team etc. When to talk to your loved ones and learn why virtual face-to-face is better than just texting alone Why starting a meditation practice right now is so important Learn a mindfulnes...2020-03-1910 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Maintain Sobriety When You're Stuck at Home5 Ways to Maintain Sobriety When You’re Stuck at Home Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Adina thinks now is the best time to connect with others and put your recovery first How Reddit (and other virtual communities) are good options How to advocate for yourself with your therapist, sober coach, recovery team etc. When to talk to your loved ones and learn why virtual face-to-face is better than just texting alone Why starting a meditation practice right now is so important Learn a mindfulnes...2020-03-1910 min
Atheists in RecoverySMART Recovery: Perseverance in Recovery with Tom HorvathWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How SMART compares to other 12-Step Groups What SMART believes about the self-empowering vs. powerlessness approach Tom feels SMART is a “haven” for Atheists and Agnostics Tom thinks “cross talk” is a great benefit to SMART meetings Tom shared how one knows if they are “right” for SMART based on a specific personality characteristic What is SMART ‘s 4-point program What are “Dual Citizens” in mutual help groups What is the underlying mechanism of action in these groups that makes mutual help groups effective What the T.S...2020-03-1223 min
Atheists in RecoverySMART Recovery: The ABC’s of RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How hearing a sermon in a church led Peter to “wake up” and start to heal the suffering within How his Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr. household normalized alcohol use What led Peter to get “interventioned” at work Why Peter found SMART recovery early on in his recovery and how it helped him What is SMART ‘s 4-point program Learn a few SMART recovery tools: for example, “ABC” tool How mindfulness works to challenge our automatic belief system What we need to do to release our stori...2020-03-0522 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Feel Self-Love and Self-Acceptance in RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Adina feels letting out our feelings (and the coping strategies to do so) helps with taking an objective stance on those negative feelings Why moving one’s body is so important in recovery Spend time with “your” people and reconnect with family or connect with new friends How to get to know the “new” sober you-spiritually, emotionally, mentally Why Adina loves the introverts and their unique skill sets How helping a friend in need helps get you out of your head Why taking care of y...2020-02-2709 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Feel Self-Love and Self-Acceptance in RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Adina feels letting out our feelings (and the coping strategies to do so) helps with taking an objective stance on those negative feelings Why moving one’s body is so important in recovery Spend time with “your” people and reconnect with family or connect with new friends How to get to know the “new” sober you-spiritually, emotionally, mentally Why Adina loves the introverts and their unique skill sets How helping a friend in need helps get you out of your head Why taking care of y...2020-02-2709 min
Atheists in RecoveryTrauma in Recovery: tools for healing traumaWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Nicole struggled with the exclusive messages received from her Church How she developed her core spiritual belief to be more inclusive vs. exclusive How little traumas can add up to a big trauma and why that matters Why it’s important to incorporate spirituality into your recovery What tools Nicole uses to address opening Pandora’s box in a safe way Why Nicole says “feeling happy all day long” is an illusion How Nicole deals with the “hamster on the wheel” thoughts How writing things...2020-02-2025 min
Atheists in RecoveryTrauma in Recovery: tools for healing traumaWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Nicole struggled with the exclusive messages received from her Church How she developed her core spiritual belief to be more inclusive vs. exclusive How little traumas can add up to a big trauma and why that matters Why it’s important to incorporate spirituality into your recovery What tools Nicole uses to address opening Pandora’s box in a safe way Why Nicole says “feeling happy all day long” is an illusion How Nicole deals with the “hamster on the wheel” thoughts How writing things...2020-02-2025 min
Atheists in RecoveryMindfulness in RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Why Robert considers himself a Christo-Buddhist How Tibetan Buddhism led him down a certain path for 15 years How the Dalai Lama led him towards seeing Christ as a bodhisattva How we numb out the pain and shame at the risk of ever feeling happiness Why Robert thinks the “what is your drug of choice” question is ridiculous How to differentiate between mindfulness and meditation How mindfulness trains the brain to slow it down and not react to past trauma or bodily sensations Why Robert fee...2020-02-0626 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Improve Your Intuition in RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Learn what the definition of Intuition is Learn about mindfulness and how this practice increases your intuition Learn to take heed of your biology every day Why Journaling is so important Why following the flashes of intuition may be one of the best decisions you can make What happened to Adina while running that made her glad she listened to her gut Why we have strong intuitions about what people write in their emails and how we unconsciously interpret these writings How you can win...2020-01-3012 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Ways to Improve Your Intuition in RecoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Learn what the definition of Intuition is Learn about mindfulness and how this practice increases your intuition Learn to take heed of your biology every day Why Journaling is so important Why following the flashes of intuition may be one of the best decisions you can make What happened to Adina while running that made her glad she listened to her gut Why we have strong intuitions about what people write in their emails and how we unconsciously interpret these writings How you can win...2020-01-3012 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Things to Let Go of in Recovery (Commitments and Resolutions)Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Learn what is the most frequent question Adina gets asked surrounding recovery What it means to be vulnerable and what it means to violate the “Man Code” What steps you can take to start being vulnerable right now Self-Blame and Unforgiveness. Learn to rewrite your story. How to let go of relationships and commitments that no longer serve us. Impatience. How to let go of impatience and the “When will this self-discovery or therapy be over so I can start my life” questions Anger. How to...2020-01-0915 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Things to Let Go of in Recovery (Commitments and Resolutions)Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Learn what is the most frequent question Adina gets asked surrounding recovery What it means to be vulnerable and what it means to violate the “Man Code” What steps you can take to start being vulnerable right now Self-Blame and Unforgiveness. Learn to rewrite your story. How to let go of relationships and commitments that no longer serve us. Impatience. How to let go of impatience and the “When will this self-discovery or therapy be over so I can start my life” questions Anger. How to...2020-01-0915 min
Atheists in RecoveryStar Wars: learn how to find "the force" in recoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Learn what comes up for Edie when remembering the first time she watched Star Wars as a child Learn how Edie’s religious upbringing shaped her identity and how those beliefs influenced who she is today What Rev. Edie does or rather does not tell people about spirituality Why she thinks prayer is “portable” and what the shared force is when sharing intention together What Reiki is and how it relates to the force What would you do if you had your Jedi powers? How...2019-12-2627 min
Atheists in RecoveryStar Wars: learn how to find "the force" in recoveryWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Learn what comes up for Edie when remembering the first time she watched Star Wars as a child Learn how Edie’s religious upbringing shaped her identity and how those beliefs influenced who she is today What Rev. Edie does or rather does not tell people about spirituality Why she thinks prayer is “portable” and what the shared force is when sharing intention together What Reiki is and how it relates to the force What would you do if you had your Jedi powers? How...2019-12-2627 min
Atheists in RecoveryContact:The Story of AtheismWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: The magnificent plot: the search for answers is a thread throughout this movie Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space How do we sit with change What Adina thinks is the most beautiful part of the movie Adina shares an example from her own life on how she never really fit in within her Catholic upbringing The great divide between science and faith as seen in the relationship between Ellie and Palmer The Occam’s Razor principle What Adin...2019-12-1910 min
Atheists in RecoveryContact:The Story of AtheismWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: The magnificent plot: the search for answers is a thread throughout this movie Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space How do we sit with change What Adina thinks is the most beautiful part of the movie Adina shares an example from her own life on how she never really fit in within her Catholic upbringing The great divide between science and faith as seen in the relationship between Ellie and Palmer The Occam’s Razor principle What Adin...2019-12-1910 min
Atheists in RecoveryGroundhog DayWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: The magnificent plot: Phil Connors (aka Bill Murray) begins by asking two strangers, “What would you do if every day was the same and you were stuck in one place and nothing you did mattered.” Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space Why Phil wakes up to Sonny & Cher’s alarm “I’ve Got You Babe.” What is Phil’s process for figuring out what is going on and why he is stuck-he starts with the pleasure phase and then goes t...2019-12-1200 min
Atheists in RecoveryGroundhog DayWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: The magnificent plot: Phil Connors (aka Bill Murray) begins by asking two strangers, “What would you do if every day was the same and you were stuck in one place and nothing you did mattered.” Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space Why Phil wakes up to Sonny & Cher’s alarm “I’ve Got You Babe.” What is Phil’s process for figuring out what is going on and why he is stuck-he starts with the pleasure phase and then goes t...2019-12-1214 minAtheists in RecoveryWhen A Man Loves A WomanWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Episode 22 starts our December series, Movies That Move Us. Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space Learn what it means to be codependent The movie portrayed the subtle way drinking goes from being “fun” to more of a progressive disorder in which shame and fear are ubiquitous Learn what Adina thinks is the most pivotal part of the story of Michael and Alice’s relationship and how this movie is more about the Man than the Woman Discover what...2019-12-0500 min
Atheists in RecoveryWhen A Man Loves A WomanWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: Episode 22 starts our December series, Movies That Move Us. Learn why Adina loves this movie and its relevance in the recovery space Learn what it means to be codependent The movie portrayed the subtle way drinking goes from being “fun” to more of a progressive disorder in which shame and fear are ubiquitous Learn what Adina thinks is the most pivotal part of the story of Michael and Alice’s relationship and how this movie is more about the Man than the Woman Discover what...2019-12-0515 min
Atheists in RecoveryFood and Sugar Addiction: A Message of HopeFood and Sugar Addiction: A Message of Hope Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Dr. Tarman’s early spiritual background in the convent for mothers and children in Germany impacted her sense of self How Dr. Tarman would ask questions about God and the rituals behind it but saw the power of it both good and bad. Why Dr. Tarman found it interesting that there is something very powerful about human nature seeming to need group connection and a belief in something How Dr. Tarman feels about her...2019-11-2830 minAtheists in RecoveryFood and Sugar Addiction: A Message of HopeFood and Sugar Addiction: A Message of Hope Welcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: How Dr. Tarman’s early spiritual background in the convent for mothers and children in Germany impacted her sense of self How Dr. Tarman would ask questions about God and the rituals behind it but saw the power of it both good and bad. Why Dr. Tarman found it interesting that there is something very powerful about human nature seeming to need group connection and a belief in something How Dr. Tarman feels about her...2019-11-2800 min
Atheists in Recovery5 Tips to Survive Thanksgiving SoberWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: What Adina feels you need to do right now to get your mind right prior to the holidays Why Adina feels you have to listen to your body during this stressful time-pay attention to biology Why you should have compassionate nos and healthy boundaries What tools Adina uses to ground herself and what is in her toolbox Why family pushing your buttons has nothing to do with YOU Family expectations. What to do with past holiday traditions and how to ask for what you ne...2019-11-2012 minAtheists in Recovery5 Tips to Survive Thanksgiving SoberWelcome to today’s show! WHAT WE’LL LEARN: What Adina feels you need to do right now to get your mind right prior to the holidays Why Adina feels you have to listen to your body during this stressful time-pay attention to biology Why you should have compassionate nos and healthy boundaries What tools Adina uses to ground herself and what is in her toolbox Why family pushing your buttons has nothing to do with YOU Family expectations. What to do with past holiday traditions and how to ask for what you ne...2019-11-2000 min
Hypnotize MeStop Addiction without 12-step with Dr Adina Silvestri HM120Welcome! Dr. Elizabeth Bonet interviews Dr. Adina Silvestri about beating addiction without a 12-step program using various techniques - hypnosis, art, addressing shame, finding a "sponsor," and SMART recovery. This episode is sponsored by Astrologer Rachael Middleton. Contact her at firstmagnitude@gmail.com or see more about her on Medium! https://medium.com/iheartastrology/ Mention Dr. Liz or the Hypnotize Me podcast for a 10% discount. Find Adina at https://www.adinasilvestri.com Podcast exchange: Find Carmen Roman at https://www.emotionsinharmony.com Text the word Hypnotize to 444999 to join the newsletter and...2019-05-0334 min
The Addicted Mind Podcast42: Eating Disorders & Addiction with Adina SilvestriOn this episode of the Addicted Mind podcast, we are joined by a returning guest, Adina Silvestri of Life Cycles Counseling in Richmond, Virginia. Adina’s practice works with individuals battling eating disorders partnered with addictions with the goal of transferring their shame to hope and healing.The combination of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or binge eating) with substance or other addictions is very harmful to the health and wellbeing of those struggling and can even lead to death in untreated cases. It is common for men and women to struggle with eating disorders and ad...2018-07-2627 min
The Addicted Mind Podcast18: Tend and Befriend Women and Addiction Treatment with Adina SilvestriWelcome to the Addicted Mind Podcast. Today, we are delighted to bring you the wisdom and expertise of Dr. Adina Silvestri, EdD, LPC as she talks about her research on women seeking addiction treatment.Dr. Adina Silvestri is a licensed Professional Counselor in Richmond, Virginia and the founder of Life Cycles Counseling. One of her specialties is helping women that are struggling with substance abuse recover from shame to find hope and healing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy...2017-11-2423 min