What is Spiritual Disconnection?

July 16th, 2019 | Posted by TJ Woodward in Addiction | Addiction & Recovery | Addiction Discussions | Addiction Education | Health & Wellness | Integrative Living | Mindfulness | Spirit Recovery Blog | Uncategorized - (Comments Off on What is Spiritual Disconnection?)

“I am whole and perfect in every way.” From a spiritual perspective, life’s journey can be seen as an attempt to reclaim this truth. In fact, even our addictions can be a result of our attempts at restoration. Even our addictions can come out of the attempt to restore the connection to our true nature. …
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What is Unresolved Trauma?

July 2nd, 2019 | Posted by TJ Woodward in Addiction & Recovery | Health & Wellness | Integrative Living | Mindfulness | PTSD | Spirit Recovery Blog | Trauma - (Comments Off on What is Unresolved Trauma?)

The word “trauma” can bring to mind certain ideas or associations. War zones may come to mind, or serious accidents, or the loss of someone close to you, or childhood abuse. You may have read about research on the physical, mental, and emotional impacts of PTSD (Posttraumatic Stress Disorder) on returning soldiers and victims of …
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Expectations

August 26th, 2016 | Posted by Sherry Gaba in Addiction | Addiction & Recovery | Addiction Discussions | Alcohol Addiction | Drug Addiction | Girly Thoughts | Health & Wellness | Love Addiction | Relationships | Sex Addiction | Women's Issues - (Comments Off on Expectations)

Expectations: we all have them. Maybe we wake up and think it will be a good day. You were on time all morning, and just about to get to work when an obstacle arises, causing you to be late, thus ruining your momentum, perhaps even your day. We have all heard the sayings, “expect the …
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Intimacy

August 24th, 2016 | Posted by Sherry Gaba in Addiction | Addiction Discussions | Girly Thoughts | Health & Wellness | Sex Addiction | Uncategorized | Women's Issues - (Comments Off on Intimacy)

Hi everyone!  Today i want to cover the topic of intimacy, something vital to each of our lives, and a topic that is a big part of love addiction and codependency. A lot of us have found that in relationships, we have lost ourselves, and a big struggle is trying to rebuild our behavior patterns …
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Letting go of fear of Abandonment

August 18th, 2016 | Posted by Sherry Gaba in Addiction | Addiction Discussions | Alcohol Addiction | Body Image | Health & Wellness | Relationships | Sex Addiction | Uncategorized | Women's Issues - (Comments Off on Letting go of fear of Abandonment)

Hi guys.  Today I want to talk a little bit about the topic of letting go of our fears of abandonment.  I think it’s a really important subject when delving into love addiction and co-dependency, and fear of abandonment is one of the main things that prevents people from getting out of unhealthy relationships. The …
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Girly Thought #1: “I’m Fat.” A Sure Way NOT to Lose Weight in the New Year

February 5th, 2016 | Posted by Patricia O'Gorman, PhD in Body Image | Girly Thoughts | Health & Wellness | Women's Issues - (Comments Off on Girly Thought #1: “I’m Fat.” A Sure Way NOT to Lose Weight in the New Year)

Awareness, not deprivation, informs what you eat.” —Geneen Roth   Yes, over the holidays you ate more than you wished you had, and now you feel . . . fat.   Girly Thought #1: I’m Fat   Become aware that the multi-billion dollar diet industry has ramped up, telling you that you need to lose …
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Five Toxic Girly Thoughts Guaranteed to Increase Your Holiday Stress

December 18th, 2015 | Posted by Patricia O'Gorman, PhD in Body Image | Family Issues | Girly Thoughts | Health & Wellness | Relationships | Women's Issues - (Comments Off on Five Toxic Girly Thoughts Guaranteed to Increase Your Holiday Stress)

It’s the happy holiday season, and you’re already feeling the pressure. If you’re like most of us, you’re already hearing that inner voice that pushes you to do more, reminding you that it is up to you to make this a holiday season to remember while telling you that no matter what you’re doing, it …
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Overcoming Toxic Girly Thoughts With Powerlifting

December 11th, 2015 | Posted by Patricia O'Gorman, PhD in Body Image | Girly Thoughts | Health & Wellness | Women's Issues - (Comments Off on Overcoming Toxic Girly Thoughts With Powerlifting)

Have you ever met someone and thought, “Wow, here’s someone without girly thoughts!”? That’s not unusual for me. When I meet a woman for the first time, I quickly assess to see if she is measures herself against societal standards and the self-defeating thoughts I’ve named “girly thoughts.” I always silently applaud when I encounter someone who doesn’t. Alese is one such …
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Say NO to Toxic Girly Thoughts About Your Health—One Conversation at a Time

November 20th, 2015 | Posted by Patricia O'Gorman, PhD in Body Image | Girly Thoughts | Health & Wellness | Relationships | Sexuality | Women's Issues - (Comments Off on Say NO to Toxic Girly Thoughts About Your Health—One Conversation at a Time)

The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off. —Gloria Steinman                   Are you aware that most drug studies are conducted on men? This has been true for testing even “routine” medications that are taken by both women and men. The reason always given …
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