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Ep 42: The Whole Family Can Recover
In this episode, we hear from two parents, Patti and Andrew A., who sent two of their sons to MARR at different times. They discuss how the addictions their sons…
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Ep 41: Perfectionism Gets in the Way of Recovery
In this episode we hear from two therapists about perfectionism and how it is a major obstacle to long-term recovery. Director of MARR’s Women’s Center Cailey Binkley and a therapist…
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Ep 40: Relapse Was Not the End of the Story
Sharon was a stay-at-home mom who didn’t have a drinking problem until she was in her forties. Her husband staged an intervention, and she went to MARR. After 90 days…
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Ep 39: How to Talk to a Loved One About Their Addiction
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Brian Moore, a psychologist and interventionist. Drawing from his decades of experience working with people suffering from the disease and those closest to…
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Ep 38: The Chief of Staff Arrested for Crack
Jeff B. was a chief of staff for a county commissioner. Then he made the evening news after being arrested in a hotel room for possession of crack cocaine. After…
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Ep 37: Recovery Saves Professional Careers
Lane H. is a practicing dentist who came to MARR after facing dramatic consequences in his career related to his addiction. He describes the circumstances of how he arrived at…
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Ep 36: The Quiet Power of Recovery
After 11 years, Paul Thim is retiring from his position as a primary counselor at the Men’s Recovery Center at MARR. Paul discusses what he learned during this time as…
Ep 35: You Can’t Enjoy Crack in Moderation
Darrell knows desperation firsthand. He describes his first drink at age 15 as a spiritual experience—something he needed without realizing he needed it. Alcohol worked for him for about a…
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Ep 34: I Started to Feel Safe Here
Ashley was drinking constantly and could not tolerate being alone. She wanted help, but she only wanted it on specific terms. For example, she didn’t want to do a 12…
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Ep 33: Shame and Addiction Love Working Together
Research has shown, and continues to show, that shame and addiction go hand in hand. In this episode, we hear from two counselors on the topic of treating clients with…
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Ep 32: My Drink of Choice Was Listerine
Corky says that recovery was like climbing out of a dark cave he didn't even know he was in. A self-described “wreck” with a blood pressure of 220/140, he came…
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Ep 31: Part 2 | Recovery from Alcoholism
Entering recovery doesn't mean that life becomes trouble-free. Recovery involves setbacks, disappointments, and emotionally charged, frightening moments. In the last episode, Lindsey described the progression of her alcoholism, but here…