Tag: Addiction
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Facing Addiction Together: Family, Boundaries, and Healing
Hosts Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and guest Joann ‘JoJo’ Venant discuss the challenges and emotional complexities that families face when battling addiction. The Importance of Boundaries Emphasizing the necessity of establishing healthy boundaries to protect and foster a supportive environment for both the individual struggling with addiction and their family members. Communication and Trust Highlighting…
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Can You Change For Love?
In the realm of relationships, the desire for change can often intertwine with the complexities of love. How much should one change for love, and can a partner truly transform? These questions echo through the challenges faced by individuals seeking alignment in their relationships. Join our hosts, Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes, and expert guest, Dr.…
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United or Untied? Essential Tips to Keep Your Bonds Strong!
Join our hosts Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes as they delve into life’s challenging quakes with expert insights from therapist Audrey Jung. Discover these tips on how to keep your relationship thriving amid divergent paths and how to support loved ones through addiction while caring for your own well-being. Embrace Change Together As Patricia mentions,…
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Rex Chapman’s Struggles with Addiction and the Impact of Family Dynamics on Mental Health
Explore the psychology behind former NBA star Rex Chapman’s addiction struggles, from fame and fortune to living in his car. Discover how he overcame adversity to inspire millions. Our hosts, Patricia Wu, Jessica Reyes and our guest, Dr. Dan Bober, discusses the impact of addiction on celebrities and guiding children to build their dreams in…
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Facing the Unspoken: Are You Dealing with Porn Addiction?
Join Patricia Wu and Jessica Reyes as she explores a deeply personal and often unspoken issue: porn addiction among women. With therapist Deanne Schulz, we uncover: Acknowledgment Recognizing that porn addiction can affect women and the importance of confronting it. Communication Tips on how to discuss this sensitive topic with partners, seeking understanding and support.…
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Beneath the Stetson: Country Music’s Unspoken Battles
Country music has always prided itself on a certain kind of honesty – raw, unflinching truth delivered with a twang. There’s the heartbreak, the hard work, the love that hits like a runaway freight train. But what about the other truths – the demons fought behind closed doors, far from the cheering crowds and spotlights?…
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U.S. Veterans and Mental Health
United States veterans face a unique set of challenges when it comes to their mental health. The stress and trauma of military service can have long-lasting effects that can significantly impact a veteran’s quality of life. Mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are common among veterans, and it is…
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Rob Thomas’s Journey from Addiction to Recovery
Rob Thomas, the dynamic frontman of Matchbox Twenty, is a powerhouse of musical talent. Behind the vibrant energy and soulful voice lies a story of personal struggle – a battle with addiction that he ultimately overcame. The Spiral Begins In a revealing 2005 interview with Rolling Stone, Thomas alluded to his struggles: “I drink too…
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The Addiction Crisis: A Global Pandemic
Addiction is a widespread issue that affects millions of people around the world. It is a chronic disease that affects not only the individual but also their families, communities, and society as a whole. In recent years, the addiction crisis has reached epidemic proportions in the United States and many other countries. The opioid epidemic…
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Women and Addiction: A Growing Concern
Addiction is a growing concern for individuals of all genders and ages, but women face unique challenges when it comes to substance abuse and other forms of addiction. Research shows that women are more likely to experience certain types of addiction and may face unique challenges in accessing treatment and support. The most prevalent forms…