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Bookends of Recovery
Laura
75 episodes
3 days ago
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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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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Personal Journals,
Education,
Society & Culture,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health
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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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3 days 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 week 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 weeks 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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3 weeks 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month 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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1 month ago
30 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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1 month ago
8 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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1 month 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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2 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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2 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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2 months ago
1 minute

Bookends of Recovery
Unique Grounding Techniques for Anxiety and Triggers in Recovery and Healing
Send us a text Anxiety and triggers can hit fast, but you don’t have to get swept away. In this episode, I’m sharing unique, next-level grounding tools you can use anywhere to stay anchored in the present. From sensory tricks and vocal grounding to body-based techniques, these practical ideas provide your mind and body with a safe space when everything feels overwhelming. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
What Your Body’s Telling You: Triggers, Trauma & Addiction Recovery
Send us a text Ever wonder why you suddenly shut down, spiral, or snap, seemingly out of nowhere? In this episode, we unpack the difference between a trigger and a response, what your nervous system is trying to tell you, and how to ground yourself when you feel overwhelmed. Whether you’re healing from addiction, betrayal trauma, or both, these tools can help you reclaim your calm and choose how you show up. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vib...
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2 months ago
29 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
How Trauma Gets Stored in the Body (and What You Can Do)
Send us a text Ever feel like you’re overreacting to something small, but deep down, you know it’s not about just that moment? You’re not broken. You’re wired that way because of what you’ve lived through. In this episode, I explain the real roots of emotional discomfort, how trauma gets stored in the body, and the small ways we can begin to rewire our responses and reclaim our peace. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note:...
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3 months ago
14 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Addiction, Trauma & the Urge to Escape Ourselves
Send us a text Ever wonder why numbing out, whether with substances, scrolling, or people-pleasing, feels like the only way to survive? In this episode, I share how my own addiction began with a need for relief, not rebellion, and why so many of us learn to escape instead of cope. If you’re healing from betrayal trauma, addiction, or emotional overwhelm, this one’s for you. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podca...
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3 months ago
12 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Self-Care that Sticks: Tools for Healing & Recovery
Send us a text Tired of self-care tips that don’t actually help when you're deep in recovery or healing from betrayal trauma? In this episode, I share five real-life self-care tools that go beyond the basics and actually stick. Because staying emotionally sober takes more than just lighting a candle. 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 yo...
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3 months ago
23 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
When Urges Hit: PAUSE & BOOKENDS: Recovery Tools and Healing Tools
Send us a text Feeling triggered or overwhelmed? In this episode, I walk you through two super easy-to-use recovery tools, PAUSE and BOOKENDS. One to help you slow down in the moment, check in, and the other to evaluate and prepare for another trigger. Workbook link! 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 profe...
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3 months ago
18 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
Emotional Sobriety Meets Mental Health
Send us a text If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why am I still struggling when I’m not even using anymore?" this episode's for you. I’m breaking down what emotional sobriety really means, how it connects to your mental health, and why feeling your feelings doesn’t mean drowning in them. You’ll get practical tools, signs of growth, and a few “been-there” stories I wish someone told me sooner. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

Bookends of Recovery
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...