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Bookends of Recovery
Laura
82 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text As the new year begins, many of us start hearing the familiar question: Should I make resolutions or set intentions? They may sound similar, but they come from very different places. Which one works best for you? With this workbook walkthrough: GROW! And don't forget to join in on the AMA this week! Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a re...
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Send us a text As the new year begins, many of us start hearing the familiar question: Should I make resolutions or set intentions? They may sound similar, but they come from very different places. Which one works best for you? With this workbook walkthrough: GROW! And don't forget to join in on the AMA this week! Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a re...
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Self-Improvement
Personal Journals,
Education,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
Episodes (20/82)
Bookends of Recovery
Workbook Walkthrough: Will you set recovery & healing resolutions or intentions?
Send us a text As the new year begins, many of us start hearing the familiar question: Should I make resolutions or set intentions? They may sound similar, but they come from very different places. Which one works best for you? With this workbook walkthrough: GROW! And don't forget to join in on the AMA this week! Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a re...
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6 days ago
23 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Announcement: AMA on Reddit 12/29/25-1/2/26
Send us a text I’ll be off work next week and thought this would be a good time to open the floor for an AMA on my Reddit page. If you’re newer here, I’m 30+ years clean from my drug of choice, married to someone recovering from PA/SLAA, and I’ve done my own healing after betrayal trauma. A lot of you are in one of those spaces…or going through more than one at the same time. So, from 12/29/25–1/2/26, I’m hosting an Ask Me Anything. You can ask about: · Recovery ·&nb...
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1 week ago
2 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Quick Guided Meditation for Releasing Stress, Worry, and Regret
Send us a text In this guided meditation, you’re invited to slow down, breathe deeply, and release the weight you’ve been carrying. I use gentle imagery and intentional breathing to help you exhale stress, let go of worries about the future, and loosen your grip on regrets from the past. There’s no pressure to fix anything and nothing to figure out, just a time to rest in the moment. This episode is especially supportive if you’re feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in a loop o...
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2 weeks ago
12 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Compartmentalization in Recovery and Healing: Understanding the Survival Strategy
Send us a text If you’ve ever felt like you’re living as different versions of yourself, this one’s for you. In this episode, I'm talking about compartmentalization and how it shows up in addiction and healing for both the person in recovery and the people who love them. Compartmentalization is a survival tool. It’s how we box off parts of ourselves to keep going when things feel overwhelming. Over time, though, it can quietly drain us and keep us from healing and recovering. This episode goe...
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3 weeks ago
33 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Part Two Workbook Walkthrough: Tools to Handle Stress, The Ultimate Workbook
Send us a text Stress sucks! Let's talk about ways to relieve it. This is part two of the walkthrough of my workbook, but don't worry, you do not need it in front of you to follow along. I’m going to walk you through the tools step by step, so you can just listen, or pause and write if you’d like. It covers gratitude, journaling, grounding exercises, boundaries, creating a safe space, and more! Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and heal...
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4 weeks ago
45 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Workbook Walkthrough Part One: Tools to Handle Stress, The Ultimate Workbook
Send us a text Dealing with stress? Who isn't right? This is part one of the walkthrough of my workbook, but don't worry, you do not need it in front of you to follow along. I’m going to walk you through the tools step by step, so you can just listen, or pause and write if you’d like. It covers why we have stress, where we carry it, and, of course, exercises: The 6-Step Self-Check-In (Guided), Two-minute reset, moving through emotions, and thought firewall. Website Workbooks If you have any ...
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1 month ago
37 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Gratitude Rewires Our Brain: Perfect for Addiction Recovery & Healing
Send us a text Gratitude isn’t about pretending everything’s fine. It’s about retraining your brain to notice what’s also true. It’s also about understanding, “Yes, this is hard, but look at all the good that’s still around me.” And that’s where the healing begins. Learn how in today's episode, including thought-provoking questions. Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education onl...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
The Gray Area in Recovery and Healing: Why There Are No Absolutes
Send us a text Black-and-white thinking brings us comfort in a chaotic world. When life gets challenging, like it does in addiction or betrayal, gray feels like quicksand. It means we might have to sit in discomfort, hold conflicting truths, or accept that we don’t have all the answers. But we need gray thinking in our recovery and healing. Learn why! Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast i...
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1 month ago
19 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Beating Boredom in Recovery and Healing
Send us a text Boredom is the time to experiment, to rediscover what excites you when you’re not chasing a dopamine hit. And no offense to workout routines or organizing your junk drawer (again), but there’s a whole world beyond the usual “healthy hobbies” we all know and love. Learn some other ways to beat boredom that are a little weird, a little wonderful, and might just help you discover a new passion! Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happ...
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1 month ago
27 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Breathe Through It: Simple Breathwork Tools for Calm and Focus
Send us a text When stress hits, our bodies often go into fight, flight, fawn, or freeze mode. It can show up as a tight chest, racing thoughts, or shallow breathing. In this episode, we’ll slow it all down and practice three powerful breathwork tools: belly breathing, box breathing, and the breathing anchor. You’ll learn how to use your breath to calm your nervous system, manage triggers, and feel more grounded in the moment. Whether you’re in recovery, healing from trauma, or just navigatin...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
From Fear to Freedom: Simple Tools to Calm Your Mind
Send us a text Fear can stop us in our tracks, keeping us stuck in anxiety, overthinking, or avoidance. In this episode, I share two simple techniques: Play the Script to the End and Stop Sign methods. They help you quiet fear, calm your mind, and move forward with confidence. Whether you’re managing triggers in recovery, facing change, or learning to trust yourself again, these tools will help you reframe fear and find your next step toward freedom. Website Workbooks If you have any questio...
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2 months ago
21 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Core Boundaries That Remind You of Your Strength and Worth During Recovery & Healing
Send us a text Boundaries aren’t about pushing people away, they’re about protecting your healing and recovery and honoring your worth. In this episode, I share core personal boundaries, why they matter, and reflection prompts you can use today. If you struggle with saying no or keeping your recovery space safe, this one’s for you. Remember, you are stronger and more valuable than you think. And of course, there's a workbook too. Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me kno...
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2 months ago
23 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Stuck? Need Motivation? These Two Tools Will Help Motivate Your Recovery and Healing Journey
Send us a text Two simple tools to remind you why you’re showing up and where you want to go in your recovery and healing journey and keep you motivated. In this episode, I share my Recovery/Healing Mission Statement and W.H.Y. Statement. Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional fo...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Workbook Walkthrough: Mapping Your Window of Tolerance
Send us a text Ready to take what you learned about the Window of Tolerance and put it into practice? In this episode, I’ll walk you through the companion workbook, step by step. Together we’ll map your own window, color-code your “too high” and “too low” states, and get curious about the signs your body and emotions give you. Whether you doodle, write, or just listen along, this guided walkthrough will help you see where you’re most comfortable and where you can gently stretch. It’s hands-on...
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3 months ago
26 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Finding Your Emotional Balance: The Window of Tolerance in Recovery & Healing
Send us a text Ever feel like you’re bouncing between too much anxiety and total shutdown? That’s your nervous system leaving its “just right” zone. That's what therapists call the Window of Tolerance. In this episode, I’ll explain what that window actually is (without all the jargon), why it matters for your recovery and healing, and how to start noticing when you’re drifting too high or too low. Think of it like your emotional thermostat: too hot, too cold, or balanced in the middle. By the...
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3 months ago
30 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Guided Meditation for Addiction Recovery
Send us a text This guided meditation is created to support you in your recovery journey. Through simple breathing, grounding, and calming techniques, I help you release tension, quiet racing thoughts, and reconnect with your inner strength. Whether you’re new to sobriety or maintaining long-term recovery, this meditation offers a safe space to reset, refocus, and stay steady on your path to healing. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Lau...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Guided Meditation for Healing Betrayal Trauma
Send us a text This calming guided meditation is designed to support anyone navigating betrayal trauma. I gently lead you through breath, grounding, and self-compassion practices to ease overwhelm, release tension, and reconnect with your inner strength. Whether you’re early in healing or rebuilding trust after relational trauma, this meditation offers a safe space to heal, breathe, and find peace in the present moment. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and...
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3 months ago
8 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Boring but Powerful: The Mental Health Tools That Actually Work
Send us a text In addiction recovery and healing, the small, consistent habits matter more than the big breakthroughs. In this episode I share the underrated “boring” tools, like sleep routines, hydration, movement, breathing, and daily check-ins, that keep you grounded when life feels overwhelming. Whether you’re in addiction recovery or supporting a loved one, learn why these unsexy but powerful practices are the real MVPs of mental health. If you have any questions, please let me know...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Why Humor Belongs in Healing, Mental Health, and Recovery
Send us a text Healing doesn’t have to be all tears and heavy talks. In this episode, I discuss why humor is a powerful tool in recovery, healing, and mental health, how laughter resets the nervous system, and why it’s okay to crack a smile even during challenging healing work. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a tr...
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3 months ago
24 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Announcement: I'm hosting an AMA on Reddit...today! Let's talk about addiction, betrayal trauma, healing!
Send us a text Just like the title says, I'm hosting an AMA today. I’ll be there 12:00 p.m.–2:00 PM EST to answer your questions live. After that, I’ll leave the post open and check back later. Ask me anything about: Addiction recovery (especially cocaine & pornography addiction)Healing from betrayal traumaEmotional sobriety (my biggest turning point)Navigating relationships when one/both partners are in recoveryOr just… how the F to laugh while healingPlease keep it respectful, just like...
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4 months ago
1 minute

Bookends of Recovery
Send us a text As the new year begins, many of us start hearing the familiar question: Should I make resolutions or set intentions? They may sound similar, but they come from very different places. Which one works best for you? With this workbook walkthrough: GROW! And don't forget to join in on the AMA this week! Website Workbooks If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a re...