Elsie's Corner: Hope Through Addiction

Have you heard of the Drop The Rock parable from AA? In today's episode, I share my personal experience with dropping my own rocks and letting go of characteristics I wanted to change. For more information about addiction, recovery, anxiety, and healing, I invite you to visit my website. I look forward to seeing you there! Programming note: I’ll be podcasting every other week as I work on my next book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

How do you know if you have dependent or enabling traits? In today's episode, I share quick assessments and talk about ways to away from the traits and towards healthier behaviors. For more information about addiction, recovery, anxiety, and healing, I invite you to visit my website. I look forward to seeing you there! Programming note: I’ll be podcasting every other week as I work on my next book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

Why do those of us in recovery lie so much? Lies and I have quite a history together. In today's episode, I talk about why some of us may be deceitful and how we can move into healthier behaviors. For more information about addiction, recovery, anxiety, and healing, I invite you to visit my website. I look forward to seeing you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

In today's episode, I share ways to cope and heal from sexual assault. Note: This episode may be triggering. For more information about addiction, recovery, anxiety, and healing, I invite you to visit my website. I look forward to seeing you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about ways to stay hopeful and motivated. Do you struggle to stay motivated...or even getting started? Then this episode is the perfect fit for you. For more information about addiction, recovery, anxiety, and healing, I invite you to visit my website. I look forward to seeing you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

When we go through recovery and healing, it’s important to have the right mindset. What kind of mindset do you have? In today's episode, I talk about having to achieve a positive, healthy mindset. For more information about addiction, recovery, anxiety, and healing, I invite you to visit my website. I look forward to seeing you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

Have you heard of gaslighting? In today's episode, I share my experience with gaslighting and share some tips on what to do if you're going through it. To learn more about addiction, recovery, healing, and anxiety, I invite you to visit my website. I'll see you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

Today I talk about the struggles and safety crutches created by automatic negative thoughts and what you can do to challenge them. To view the worksheets, visit my website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

In today's episode, I talk about finding our authentic self. What does your true self look like? How do we honor our passions, beliefs, and feelings and present them to the world instead of a version of ourselves we think the world wants us to be? Visit my website for more tips on recovery and healing.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

In today's episode, I talk about Christine Miserandino's Spoon Theory and how it can be applied to addiction, healing, and anxiety. I also talk about the dangers of stagnation. Looking to learn more? Visit my website. I look forward to seeing you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

How do we forgive others? How do we make amends? In today's episode, I talk about forgiveness and making amends. Have more questions about addiction, sobriety, or anxiety? Would you like a free 30-minute life coaching consultation? Visit my website! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

Every year around this time, many of us reflect on our lives and reflect on the past year. What a year 2020 has been, but I'm hopeful things will look a lot different this time next year. A few years ago, I heard about creating intentions instead of setting resolutions. I thought that was a really cool idea, especially for those of us on a recovery and healing journey. Have a question? Visit my website! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

While the holidays can be a time of love and celebration, for many, it can be filled with anxiety and triggers. Sometimes, those triggers can lead to setbacks. Today, I’m sharing some tips on how to manage triggers during the holidays. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

In my last episode, I talked about what my recovery and healing looked like. Today, I share a bit about my hubby's recovery. If you have any questions or comments, you can reach me here or on my website. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

In today's episode, I talk about what my recovery looks like. Next week, I'll share what my husband's recovery looks like. Want more information on addiction and healing? Have questions or comments? Visit my blog. I hope to see you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

It's that time of year again…Halloween! I'm doing another round of Trick or Treat? Will you know what's fact or fiction when it comes to addiction or fun facts? Want to learn more? Visit my website: Elsie Amata I look forward to seeing you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

This episode is all about challenging negative thoughts and beliefs. I share an exercise called putting your thoughts on trial. Have a question or comment? You can reach me at my website. I look forward to hearing from you!  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

Have you ever felt angry for days on end? Yep, me too. Today, I talk about The Anger Iceberg Concept created by The Gottman Insitute. I wish I had read about it earlier in my recovery and my healing! Want to learn more? You can visit me at my blog. I hope to see you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week in the United States. In today's episode, I highlight some helpful resources and also talk about some signs of anxiety and share some helpful tips on reducing stress.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message

Ever wonder what The Triangle, The Circle, and The Three-Legged Stool meant in recovery? I share what they mean to me in this week's episode.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/elsie-amata/message