The Difference Between Abstinence and Recovery

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Elizabeth and Kristina discuss the difference between abstinence and recovery from addiction. There is more to addiction recovery than just stopping the substance abuse. Kristina is the author of the critically acclaimed addiction memoir The Lost Years surviving a mother and daughter’s worst nightmare. Her work on TLCs groundbreaking show Addicted went on to win…

Tips for Staying Sober During Holidays

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Staying sober during the holidays – Interventionist Kristina Wandzilak and Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards discuss how to stay sober during the holidays. They offer practical suggestions especially for those new to recovery. Kristina is the author of the critically acclaimed addiction memoir The Lost Years surviving a mother and daughter’s worst nightmare. Her work on…

Addiction, Recovery and How Humor Helps Us Heal

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Introducing “A Moment With Mark”, a podcast series featuring conversations with Comedian Mark Lundholm and Singer Songwriter and Host of Giving Voice to Recovery, Elizabeth Edwards. In this episode: Staying sober and coping with covid, humor and mental health and focusing on “What’s good about it?” are just a few of the topics in this…

Codependency, Boundaries and Communication

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Kristina Wandzilak & Elizabeth Edwards discuss codependency, boundaries and communication. They share their ideas on the importance of having difficult conversations as an act of love and self care. And they discuss the power of gratitude year round as a tool for staying sober. Elizabeth and Kristina share a passion for behavioral health awareness, sobriety…