Best Baobab Tree Studios Podcasts (2025)

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How to Backfill the Love You Didn't Get as a Child | Episode 316 17:18

5d ago17:18

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Send us a text Recovery showed me that I abused and neglected myself physically, psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually. I stayed in relationships and workplaces that were toxic, and I put up with abuse from bosses, colleagues, sweethearts, and others. This was all because I had this internalized belief from my family that you just put up wi…

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Keep the Focus on Yourself- The #1 Boundary Setting Rule | Episode 315 15:05

19d ago15:05

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Send us a text People tend to hear the motto “keep the docus on yourself” and think it means “be selfish.” That could not be further from the truth. It’s actually about stopping your focus on what other people, places, and things are doing (or not doing) and turning that focus inward. This week’s episode 315 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is ab…

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How I'm Choosing Depth Over Hustle and What That Means for You | Episode 314 11:24

26d ago11:24

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Send us a text When I started this podcast, I had no idea that it would turn into such a meaningful part of my work and my connection to you all. What started as a place for me to share my lessons and experiences through recovery turned into a place for creativity, learning, and service, and for that, I am forever grateful. This podcast has given m…

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How to Go from Victim Mentality to Empowered Living - You Have Choices | Episode 313 13:31

1M ago13:31

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Send us a text Before recovery, I had no idea how many areas of my life I didn’t even perceive as having a choice in. I thought, ‘This is just the way it is; this is just how life works.’ But one of the greatest freedoms recovery has given me is learning that I actually do have choices, and the greatest of those freedoms is the freedom to choose wh…

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The Humbling Truth Behind My Need to Rescue and How I Got Out of It | Episode 312 14:24

1M ago14:24

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Send us a text For much of my life, I've known that one of my most hated human characteristics is arrogance. So, imagine my surprise when I learned in recovery that I was arrogant. Recovery also helped me understand that I hated it because it was something in me that I didn't like. And you know what we say in recovery: you spot it, you got it, and …

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Choosing Peace Over Panic- Why I Stopped Watching the News | Episode 311 15:19

2M ago15:19

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Send us a text When my homeless friend moved in with me, we often listened to music instead of NPR, which was typical for me at the time. I came to realize that replacing politics with music shifted my mood drastically. When I was no longer filling my ears with the horrible things happening in our world, I noticed how much more at peace I felt and …

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It's Hard to Get Off the Ground When Your Wings Are Cut with Mark | Episode 310 41:36

2M ago41:36

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Send us a text For some of us who struggle with addiction, we’re using our addiction to fill some type of hole we’re feeling. Today’s guest, Mark, was using his compulsive, addictive behaviors in an attempt to fill a “God-sized hole” in his life. He shares with us how recovery and finding his higher power has helped him fill that hole and soar beyo…

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How to Find Peace: Mastering Acceptance in Difficult Times [Replay] | Episode 309 19:07

2M ago19:07

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Send us a text Before recovery, I had heard all about the importance of acceptance, but my question still remained: How do I do it? It wasn’t just one thing that helped me but a series of lessons that helped me change my thinking, reduce emotional suffering, and create inner peace. And I wanted to share those lessons with you. This week’s episode 3…

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How to Go Beyond 'Woe is Me'- Sylvia's Powerful Shift to Self-Ownership | Episode 308 15:18

2M ago15:18

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Send us a text Regardless of how long I have been working with clients as a boundaries coach, I am still amazed by the mind-blowing revelations my clients have as a result of working with me. Today, I am sharing one of these profound experiences by sharing a story from “Sylvia,” one of my clients who confidently took back ownership of her life. Thi…

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Compulsive Overeating Recovery- Discovering Unconditional Love After a Food Slip | Episode 307 19:03

3M ago19:03

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Send us a text One of the most profound things I have worked on in my recovery journey is showing love to myself even after I make a mistake. So, when I had a recent experience where my unconditional love was tested after a slip-up with food, I had to share it with you. This week’s episode 307 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about discovering…

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How to Unpack Emotional Unavailability- My Journey to Feeling My Feelings (and Yours) | Episode 306 18:59

3M ago18:59

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Send us a text For years, I thought emotional unavailability happened to me, not something I actively participated in. Spoiler alert: I was dead wrong. Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on my journey from emotional unavailability to emotional availability and how recovery helped me understand and embrace my own feelings and the feelings of others…

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From Reactor to Responder- How to Break Free from Old Patterns | Episode 305 19:27

3M ago19:27

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Send us a text One of the promises of ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) is that we go from being a reactor to an actor in our lives. This means taking a proactive approach to our lives rather than reacting to what is happening. It means that we are being thoughtful, giving conscious consideration to what's going on aroun…

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How to Handle Life's Demands Without Losing Your Shit | Episode 304 20:59

3M ago20:59

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Send us a text Changes in medicine, technology, currency, and so much more are happening at an exponential rate, and our ability to adapt is either going to make or break us. If you're able to adapt, you'll be able to thrive instead of just surviving or existing. That’s where the concept of adaptation energy comes into play. This week’s episode 304…

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When Love Means Letting Go- How to Break the Cycle of Codependency | Episode 303 15:02

3M ago15:02

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Send us a text Codependency in relationships can be a complex cycle to break, especially when it comes to family members. We tend to tolerate toxic behaviors for the sake of love and loyalty. That’s why today I wanted to unpack some of the myths around loyalty and tolerance in dysfunctional family dynamics and how true love requires setting healthy…

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Lessons from a Zen Farmer- The Truth About Luck | Episode 302 13:41

4M ago13:41

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Send us a text I recently heard a parable about a Zen farmer and how we perceive “good luck” vs. “bad luck.” I wanted to share it on the podcast this week because I think it reflects such an important mindset shift for how we view life’s unexpected twists and turns. This week’s episode 302 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about lessons from a …

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How to Reconnect with Your Feelings- A Key Step in Recovery | Episode 301 20:56

4M ago20:56

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Send us a text If you’re anything like me, you have used food, substances, or other people to numb your feelings. That’s why reconnecting with your feelings is a crucial step in recovery. Today, I will be reading some excerpts from ACA’s “Loving Parent Guidebook” that offer helpful insights on the importance of understanding and honoring your feeli…

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300 Episodes of Recovery: My Journey from Numbing to Freedom | Episode 300 1:03:10

4M ago1:03:10

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Send us a text We learn in recovery that the reason we continue to carry the message of recovery is that, yes, we want other people to recover. Still, first and foremost, we carry the message to continue recovering ourselves. So, for my 300th podcast episode, I wanted to reflect on my journey from numbing myself to finding freedom through recovery …

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Why I Started Sharing Recovery Wisdom with the World | Episode 299 31:54

4M ago31:54

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Send us a text As I am nearing another massive milestone in my podcasting journey (300 episodes!), I wanted to go back and share the origin story of how I grew from a fragmented, lost person in recovery to an entrepreneur, boundaries coach, and podcast host sharing my experiences and lessons with the world. This week’s episode 299 of the Fragmented…

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How to Go From Chaos to Composure- The Power of Refusal Skills | Episode 298 18:06

5M ago18:06

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Send us a text As young people, we are often taught refusal skills as it relates to saying no to drugs, alcohol, or unwanted sexual advances. Recovery has taught me that refusal skills are not just for the realm of substance use or sexual behavior. If we’re learning how to set boundaries, refusal skills are an essential part of it. This week’s epis…

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How Acceptance Changed My Life: Peace, Resilience, and Self-Love | Episode 297 16:19

5M ago16:19

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Send us a text Learning how to be accepting of myself and others was one of the most important things I learned in recovery. I have made several episodes on the life-changing impact of this acceptance, and today, I wanted to continue that by sharing the long-term impact of being accepting of the people, places, and circumstances of your life. This …

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The Ripple Effect of Gratitude- How Small Moments Spark Big Changes | Episode 296 20:08

5M ago20:08

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Send us a text The practice of keeping a daily gratitude journal has had such a considerable impact on my life that I now make a gratitude list both morning and night. I’ve found that the benefit of creating this list is that you have to search for things to be grateful for. You almost become wired to look for things to be grateful for in every mom…

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Boundaries Made Simple- How to Communicate Clearly, Honestly, and Politely | Episode 295 14:26

6M ago14:26

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Send us a text As we know, boundaries are essential for our well-being, but communicating them effectively can be a challenge. Last week on the podcast, I shared the importance of mastering communication to create healthy relationships. As a continuation of that, I wanted to share my tips for how to clearly communicate our boundaries with others. T…

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How to Master Communication, Avoid Conflict, and Create Healthier Relationships | Episode 294 18:17

6M ago18:17

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Send us a text Before getting into recovery, I thought that I was a good communicator. While that may have been the case when it came to my work, I came to realize that interpersonally, I was actually a horrible communicator. This week’s episode 294 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to master communication, avoid conflict, and create …

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How Building Boundaries Helps You Achieve Emotional Sobriety | Episode 293 25:54

6M ago25:54

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Send us a text Most people know that the goal of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is sobriety, but what they don’t know is that the goal of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is emotional sobriety. And if you’ve listened to my podcast for some time, you will not be shocked to hear that the way to achieve emotional sobriety is th…

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Rediscovering Love for My Father- A Journey Through Resentment and Healing | Episode 292 17:37

6M ago17:37

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Send us a text I have been following a guy named David Bayer for some time now and have been greatly influenced by him. One of the many pieces of wisdom he shares about limiting beliefs is that when we have a core limiting belief that we can’t seem to let go of, no matter how many tools we use, it’s often because that belief is connected to a perso…

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Reclaiming My Inner Teen's Voice- How to Say No With Inner Strength | Episode 291 25:18

6M ago25:18

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Send us a text As part of my ACA recovery journey, I have been making daily conscious contact with my inner family members, one of which includes my inner teenager. Through this inner work and checking in with my inner teen, I have realized that my people-pleasing ways have put me in harm’s way. Since I was often not able to say no, I found myself …

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Connection, Cold Exposure and Plant Medicine with Jesse Harless | Episode 290 32:19

7M ago32:19

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Send us a text Everyone is on their unique path to healing. While there are many things we can gain from others’ journeys, every journey is ultimately different, so it is important to find the path that works for you. Jesse Harless came to terms with this realization once he was introduced to what some may view as an unconventional form of healing,…

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How to Go Beyond Pretending- Build Your Authenticity Through Acting "As If" | Episode 289 11:40

7M ago11:40

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Send us a text If you’re not familiar with the term acting “as if”- it's a common saying in 12-step recovery and one of the ways we learn to adopt new ways of being in the world. Acting “as if” is essentially engaging in behaviors toward the goal of achieving something positive in your life by emulating the person you want to be or the life you wan…

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Overgiving No More- Part 2: How Boundaries Restore Balance and Energize Your Life | Episode 288 16:48

7M ago16:48

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Send us a text Last week on the podcast, I talked about how setting healthy boundaries was the key to changing the four patterns of overgiving. I want to further that conversation today by providing actionable guidance on understanding yourself better, setting boundaries that reflect your actual wants and needs, and upholding your boundaries once y…

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Overgiving No More- Part 1: Recognizing the Four Patterns That Drain You | Episode 287 20:21

7M ago20:21

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Send us a text I have always been a giver, but through recovery, I came to terms with the fact that I had been an overgiver. I felt obligated to drop everything and give to everyone at the drop of a hat, which was draining. However, through building healthy boundaries, I learned to give in a healthy way, pouring from the overflow instead of from an…

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Build Bridges, Not Walls-How and Why Boundaries Bring Us Closer to Others | Episode 286 17:06

8M ago17:06

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Send us a text Many people think that building boundaries is about building walls between us and other people. While this is true in cases where you may have a dangerous or toxic person in your life that you need to build a wall between, in the majority of cases, boundaries actually bring us closer to other people. This week’s episode 286 of the Fr…

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When Gifts Become Trauma- Emotional Invalidation in Relationships | Episode 285 20:53

8M ago20:53

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Send us a text Since getting into ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families), I have come to understand that I have gift trauma. This is a form of relational trauma (sometimes referred to as little t trauma) that is a result of something happening in the context of a relationship over time. For me, this came as a result of feelin…

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Control, Fear, Faith and the Power of Boundaries- Gems from My Recovery Journal | Episode 284 22:42

8M ago22:42

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Send us a text Throughout my recovery journey, I have gotten into the habit of writing down personal revelations or impactful quotes that I come across to document my experiences and insights. Many of these made a profound impact on my perception of things, so I wanted to share some of them with you today. This week’s episode 284 of the Fragmented …

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Addicted to Chaos: How Rumination and Catastrophizing Hijack Your Peace (and How to Stop) | Episode 283 18:33

8M ago18:33

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Send us a text I recently came across the phrase, “Stop extending the life of your problems.” This resonated with me because before I got into recovery, I hadn’t realized I was massively extending the life of my problems for DECADES on end by ruminating on the past and catastrophizing about the future. This, I have come to realize, is a very common…

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How to Set Strong Boundaries: Real-Life Stories of Saying No and Standing Firm | Episode 282 26:41

9M ago26:41

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Send us a text It’s no secret that boundaries are the key to reclaiming your power, honoring your needs, and living life on your terms. And me showing up week after week on the podcast to lay the foundation for boundary setting is one thing, but hearing the real-life stories of those of us who are taking action and setting boundaries in our lives i…

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Understanding Codependence, Its Origins, and How to Overcome It | Episode 281 29:38

9M ago29:38

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Send us a text Recognizing and overcoming codependence can be a profound and life-changing journey, but undoing the deeply engrained layers of this behavior is not easy. I found this out the hard way after hitting what I call my “codependence bottom” after inviting my homeless friend to stay with me, leading to feeling trapped in my own home, and c…

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"Living My Truth" with Laurel | Episode 280 37:32

9M ago37:32

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Send us a text For those who have a loved one who is an alcoholic, you understand the uphill battle of finding the right words that will finally get through to them. But the reality is, we are just as powerless over alcohol as the alcoholic is and there is nothing we can do or say that will magically change their addiction. Laurel found this out th…

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The Blame Game- Recognizing and Releasing the Need to Blame | Episode 279 21:25

9M ago21:25

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Send us a text Content Warning: This episode has brief mentions of the sexual abuse of a child. One of the things covered in The Solution, a foundational document in ACA is that we will free ourselves from the shame and blame carried over from the past. Shame is just about one of the worst feelings in the world so to avoid it, we can get into the h…

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Breaking Free from Generational Shame and Humiliation | Episode 278 30:53

10M ago30:53

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Send us a text In ACA we say that shame is the legacy of adult children and it is passed down from generation to generation. That’s why we feel shame for things that “normal” people don’t. This week’s episode 278 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about breaking free from generational shame and humiliation! In this episode of the Fragmented to W…

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The Meaning Behind the Saying “If You’re Hysterical, It’s Historical” | Episode 277 18:52

10M ago18:52

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Send us a text Whether you’re in recovery or not, you may have heard the saying, “If you’re hysterical, it’s historical.” This phrase refers to the times in our lives when we may have an emotional reaction that felt completely out of proportion to the situation at hand and gives some insight into some unresolved trauma from our past. This week’s ep…

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From Pretending to Purpose- The True Power of Acting "As If" | Episode 276 21:51

10M ago21:51

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Send us a text Many of us in ACA have had to pretend our entire lives in order to feel safe or get our needs met. We acted as though our family was one way knowing full well that was not the case behind closed doors. So let me be clear: acting “as if” is not the same as pretending. It’s a way of acting in a way that changes the long-standing patter…

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My Reparenting Journey as Expressed on the Adult Child Podcast | Episode 275 50:39

10M ago50:39

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Send us a text I have shared bits and pieces of my reparenting journey throughout my podcast episodes but I have never publicly sat down to share it all in one setting. That is… until I appeared on an episode of the Adult Child podcast with Andrea Ashley. After hearing the little bit of my story that I shared in her community which is affectionatel…

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Aim for the Target, Not the Trophy- Focusing on What You Want | Episode 274 13:37

10M ago13:37

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Send us a text If you really want to have a well-lived life, you want to focus on what you want, not so much on what you don't want. Just like the archer must focus on the target rather than the trophy, we also must focus on the task ahead rather than the result, which may not even come to pass. This week’s episode 274 of the Fragmented to Whole Po…

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The ACA Solution and How to Overcome Intergenerational Family Dysfunction | Episode 273 35:16

11M ago35:16

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Send us a text I was recently on a call with a newcomer in ACA (Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families) and we were walking through The ACA Solution, a foundational document in the ACA program. This document is one of the many resources we have in this 12-step program that we use to reparent ourselves, heal, and recover from our tr…

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How to Take Control by Setting Digital Boundaries for Peace and Productivity | Episode 272 28:49

11M ago28:49

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Send us a text In this digital world we’re living in, we’ve become so accustomed to a constant stream of notifications and content that it can feel overwhelming. But the good news is, like everything else, we can set boundaries around our digital exposure, protect our time and peace, and become more productive in the process. This week’s episode 27…

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F*ck Normal- How to Embrace What Fuels You in Recovery | Episode 271 19:46

11M ago19:46

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Send us a text I notice a lot of people questioning what “normal” looks like. But it doesn’t matter what normal is for other people. What matters is what works for YOU and what fuels your energy instead of drains it. This week’s episode 271 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to embrace what fuels you in recovery! Support the show by be…

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Becoming Willing to Ask for Help with Guest Ken "Katbird" Dunn | Episode 270 42:16

11M ago42:16

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Send us a text For those of us who are co-dependent, people-pleasers, rescuers, fixers, savers, etc. it can feel extremely difficult to ask for help. But the truth is, we can’t do everything alone. Ken Dunn realized this quickly when he stepped out of his comfort zone and sought healing through meditation, adventure, and ACA. This week’s episode 27…

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If Your Life is a Dumpster Fire, Try These 11 Things to Put It Out | Episode 269 18:54

12M ago18:54

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Send us a text If you feel like your whole life is one big dumpster fire, you may also believe it is because of circumstances out of your control. While this may be partially true, there are plenty of things that are still within your control that you have the power to change and that is what I hope to share with you today. On this week’s episode 2…

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How to Find Freedom from People Pleasing Habits | Episode 268 26:38

12M ago26:38

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Send us a text When you have a lifelong, ingrained pattern of people-pleasing behavior, it can be extremely difficult to undo, especially when it is a behavior we believe is keeping us safe. But I am living proof that it can be undone and it all starts with awareness. This week’s episode 268 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to find f…

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Stop Chasing, Start Connecting- 3 Lessons from My Recovery Journey | Episode 267 24:41

12M ago24:41

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Send us a text I didn’t understand until I got into recovery that all of my attempts to connect with other people were in fact, me chasing them. I didn’t realize that in both my romantic relationships and friendships I was putting way more work into maintaining the relationship than they were. True connection means each person has a balanced commit…

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