Love Over Addiction

Latest Episodes:

Interview: She Almost Called Off The Wedding Dec 12, 2021

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Have you experienced red flags in your relationship with your loved one that almost caused you to make a huge decision to either stay or leave?

That's exactly what happened to a woman I spoke with recently in our community. Not only did she almost call off her wedding, but she shares what her 'rock bottom' was in her relationship, as well as some vulnerable moments that you may be able to relate to.

Tune in to this new podcast episode to hear how this strong and confident woman is coming out stronger than ever because of the work she's doing on her own healing.

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/almost-called-off-wedding/

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Interview: I Hate The Holidays Dec 05, 2021

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Maybe you love the holidays. Or perhaps you're like a woman in our community I spoke to recently who has said, "I hate the holidays."

If that's something you've said before, you're not alone (and it definitely doesn't make you a 'Scrooge').

Tune in for this new episode to hear this courageous woman discuss several fears she has about the possibility of leaving her marriage, as well as some lessons she's learned while loving her alcoholic husband.

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/hate-the-holidays/

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Interview: Her Plan For A Happy Holiday Nov 28, 2021

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, the holidays may not always be something you're looking forward to, right?

Because most likely, this is the time where their alcohol (or chosen substance) consumption might increase, especially with all of the holiday get-togethers going on.

But what if you CAN still experience joy regardless of their actions and behaviors?

That's one of the things you'll hear a strong woman in our community discuss in this new podcast episode (as well as the effect the pandemic has had on both our loved ones and us).

Find more here: https://loveoveraddiction.com/interview-happy-holiday/

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Interview: How I'm Deciding To Stay Or Go Nov 21, 2021

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How do you know if you should stay or leave your relationship when you love someone struggling with addiction?

I had the pleasure of speaking with a brave woman in our community recently who shared the lessons she's learned while working on her own healing and her reasoning for staying or leaving her marriage.

Tune in to this week's new podcast episode to hear how she built up her confidence and independence and how she grappled with what the church says about divorce.

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/interview-stay-or-go/

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Interview: I'm Here To Stay Nov 14, 2021

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If you're with someone struggling with addiction, have you ever wondered what it could look like to stay in your relationship with them?

I recently spoke to a very wise woman in our community who has done so much work on her own healing and has decided to stay in her marriage.

Tune in to hear this new podcast interview and how she arrived at the point of saying, 'I'm here to stay.'

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/here-to-stay/

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Interview: I Had No Idea I Was Married To An Alcoholic Nov 07, 2021

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What happens when a loved one has been hiding their addiction from you (even for many years!)? Because let's be honest: it can be devastating when you find the 'evidence' such as empty bottles stashed in a 'hiding place,' right?

This is exactly what happened to one of the women in our community who Michelle spoke with recently.

Tune in to this new podcast interview where she shares her story, how she went six years of marriage without realizing she married an alcoholic, and how she's built herself back stronger than ever.

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/interview-married-to-alcoholic/

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Mindful Detaching and Finding Your Center Oct 31, 2021

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When you have someone in your life who is struggling with addiction, you've probably felt a wide range of emotions: hurt, anger, sadness, and sometimes even hope. It can be a lot, right?

So when you start to feel your emotions rise (which is normal!), it's important to find your 'center' again. But how do you do that?

Tune in to this week's new episode for a quick and helpful tip about detaching that you can use with anyone in your life (even with strangers!).

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/finding-your-center/

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My Story Of Struggling With Depression Oct 24, 2021

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, you may feel depressed sometimes or have feelings of anxiety. You've been through a lot because of their addiction, right?

Just know that you're not alone in feeling this way. Many people in our community can relate to what you're going through (including myself).

And that's what I'm going to discuss today: my personal story of struggling with depression (along with some ways I've found helpful in dealing with depression and anxiety).

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/my-depression-story/

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Ways To Spend Your Energy When You're Feeling Overwhelmed Oct 17, 2021

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, you've maybe felt overwhelmed sometimes. Or you start believing some negative thoughts about yourself that their addiction tries to convince are true. Can you relate?

So how can you start to change this?

Tune in to this new episode where I share some tips to help you feel less overwhelmed and more empowered instead.

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https://loveoveraddiction.com/feeling-overwhelmed/

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Staying With Your Loved One Who Struggles With Addiction Oct 10, 2021

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When you love someone struggling with addiction, the decision to stay or leave your relationship is ultimately up to you. It's one that you need to have full ownership of.

But if you've decided to stay, what does that look like? And what are some things that you'll need to consider?

Tune in to this new episode where I dive into this (as well as what a wedding dress moment has to do with staying with your loved one).

Find more here:

https://loveoveraddiction.com/staying-with-your-loved-one/

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