Perfectionism is often mistaken for "being perfect" or "doing something perfectly." Many people assume that it must be a good thing. But, in actuality, perfectionism holds us back. Perfectionism often creates pressure, which can paralyze us. So

Remedies For An Emotional Hangover

Apr 6th, 2022 1h 4m

It's time to be honest. We've all been there, even the really good ones. The party's over and the lights are on. You're alone with your thoughts and the sense of full-bodied fatigue hits you like a brick to the head. Maybe you stay in bed all

Why Do We Want What We Want?

Mar 25th, 2022 1h 4m

There are good things that we want. There are bad things that we want. There is a reason for both of them. Why do we want the things we want even though we know they can cause problems in our lives? It's human nature to have wants. But if you

Struggling With Codependency

Mar 9th, 2022 1h 37m

Are you struggling with codependency? Have others told you that you are bound to react in a certain way? Do you constantly worry that these reactions prove undeniable truths? In this episode of the Recovery Junkies, we are joined by Licensed

Three Tools Essential For Recovery

Mar 1st, 2022 57m 30s

Life is hard. Adversities hit us all at some point or another. Relationships end, dreams are dashed, struggles abound — each of these can be devastating in their own way. But when life hits a peak of difficulty and tragedy, there are three tool

The Need For Community & Fellowship

Feb 18th, 2022 57m 18s

Facts Vs. Opinions

Jan 28th, 2022 1h 24m

When we're trying to have a conversation with someone, it can be hard to know when they are stating their opinions versus facts. Everyone has opinions and beliefs about our relationships with others, but sometimes these opinions can get in the

Christmas Game-Planning

Dec 25th, 2021 50m 25s

The holiday season is a time to come together with family and friends, but it can also be stressful. You probably have a lot of questions about how you should act around your family this year. Maybe someone in the family said something offensi

Stop Saying "I Understand" When You Don't!

Dec 17th, 2021 1h 11m

In this episode of Recovery Junkies, we welcome special guest and licensed clinical social worker, Kaila Morrison to the podcast. Today's episode asks: Have you ever been in a conversation where one person says something and the other party ju

Is Procrastination A Self-Control Issue?

Dec 10th, 2021 1h 4m

We all know that procrastination is bad, but do we really understand why? Is it laziness? Do we have issues with self-control? In this episode of The Recovery Junkies, Chris and Carlos talk about some common problems with self-control and th

Toxic Positivity

Dec 3rd, 2021 59m 31s

Being positive is great but there is a fine line between supporting someone and invalidating them. When you're too positive it can be hard for others to feel heard when they are struggling with their feelings. Toxic positivity isn't just about

Regret Of The Past. Fear Of The Future

Nov 26th, 2021 1h 7m

We all know that being present is important, but it can be hard to do when you're constantly distracted by the regrets of the past or fears of the future. Regret and fear are two of the biggest distractions we face in life. This constant distra

My Partner Is Getting Healthy And I'm Not!

Nov 19th, 2021 59m 6s

The growth process can be a lonely place. You're working on yourself and trying to improve, but it's hard to do that if you don't have support from your partner. What happens when the people closest to you are not supporting your recovery? What

Acceptance Is The Pathway To Change

Nov 12th, 2021 1h 1m

It's time to talk about acceptance again! Even the Recovery Junkies struggle with the word “acceptance.” It sounds like we should just give up and resign ourselves to a life of misery. But that's not what acceptance is about at all! We need a

How To Express Negative Feelings In Healthy Ways

Nov 5th, 2021 1h

Can't control your emotions? We’ve all been there, right? We find ourselves in that place where we have a really hard time expressing what’s going on inside our head. We let those feelings fester and ruminate and get to the point where we sim

How Does Our Past Influence Our Present?

Oct 22nd, 2021 1h 19m

Welcome back to Season 3 of The Recovery Junkies! We're kicking off this season by diving into our past and exploring how it influences our present experiences. By understanding where our behaviors came from, we can begin to see why things kee

Bonus

Summer Series: Just Stop It!

Sep 25th, 2021 19m 51s

In this next episode of our summer series, we draw from the impeccable comedic talents of Bob Newhart, in a 2001 sketch from MadTV titled, "Just Stop It!" The clips speak for themselves, but as always we draw on why they were so impactful, funn

Bonus

Summer Series: Opposite George

Jul 29th, 2021 32m 25s

Happy summer everybody! While we prepare for season 3 of The Recovery Junkies, we decided to come together and record a few mini episodes. This summer series will callback a few of our television and film references from past episodes and brea

Season 2 Recap

Jun 25th, 2021 1h 21m

All good things must come to an end, and this episode is our season 2 finale! In a year filled with so much uncertainty and remote everything, the Junkies are extremely grateful to finally be sitting around a table together for the first time s

Relational Effects From The Pandemic

Jun 11th, 2021 1h 8m

In this episode of The Recovery Junkies, we discuss some of the long lasting effects coming out of the Covid-19 pandemic. We look at how the pandemic has psychologically and emotionally drained us, physically weakened us, spiritually broken us,

Couple Shame

May 25th, 2021 1h 7m

On today's pod, we introduce a concept called "couple shame." We discuss what happens when the individuals in a relationship (red & blue) feel shame about the collective parts (the purple) of the relationship. The “purple” has a combined “us st

The Other Part Of You That Got Stuck Along The Way, Part 3

Apr 30th, 2021 1h 23m

In today's episode, the Junkies concluded their three part series about how frustrating life can be when we are trying to live life, only to be sabotaged by the parts of us that never matured, and that have great influence on the decision makin

The Other Part Of You That Got Stuck Along The Way, Part 2

Apr 16th, 2021 1h 25m

Oh the "stuckness!" In today's episode, we continue the discussion about how frustrating life can be when we are trying to live life, only to be sabotaged by the parts of us that never matured, and that have great influence on the decision ma

Bonus

Tragedy In Atlanta

Mar 29th, 2021 1h 16m

In this bonus episode, the Junkies take a pause in their usual discussion of all things recovery to have a candid conversation about the recent mass shooting in Atlanta, Georgia, the ripple effect of this tragedy and those who are being impacte

The Other Part Of You That Got Stuck Along The Way, Part 1

Mar 19th, 2021 1h 15m

Have you been stuck lately? Not sure what we're talking about? Today on Recovery Junkies, we're talking about what it actually looks like when we try to live life, only to be sabotaged by the parts of us that never matured. These immature p