Recovery, Resilience and Hope
Jim Doyle, author and organizational leadership coach was changed by tragedy through the loss of one of his sons to substance use disorder. Elizabeth interviews Jim and discusses his book, Hope for Life, Being your Best Self When You Need it Most.” They discuss the importance of resilience and hope in recovery and the importance…
Addicted Love One? How to Focus on the Solution and Find Yourself
In this episode, Elizabeth and Kristina explore three important questions to ask yourself when you love someone who has an active addiction. These questions help so that you can find and live in the solution not the problem. Kristina is the author of the critically acclaimed addiction memoir The Lost Years surviving a mother and…
The Difference Between Abstinence and Recovery
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
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…
Resources for Recovery from Addiction & How to Overcome the Barriers to Treatment
Kristina Wandzilak & Elizabeth Edwards discuss the many resources for recovery from addiction, barriers to treatment and what you can do to start the process of recovery now. They share their ideas and name the many places that individuals and families can reach out to find help for addiction. They emphasize that different people have…