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The Addiction Podcast-Point of No ReturnAuthor: Joanie Sigal
This podcast addresses hope and recovery options for individuals, friends, family, parents and associates who have been or may be addicted to opioids, heroin, cocaine, prescription drugs, fentanyl, and want to overcome the addiction. There are interviews with former addicts, stories of having gone through numerous failed rehabes, parents and loved ones that describe the horrors and ultimate methods they have sought to save lives and help. Issues include the changing world of rehab, from 12 step programs to successful and effective alternative approaches to detox, withdrawal, and education for stable life style changes for former addicts. The benefits and dangers of different types of rehab from those that have experienced it. The "point of no return' is when the individual has come to a realization that they need and want help. This is also for friends and family of addicts who are at their wits end and don't know what to do to help the addict. This podcast gives hope and inspiration for recovery. Some topics include: - Where can I get help? - How do I know if my child or relative or friend is addicted? - How do I get someone up to realizing they need help? Language: en Genres: Alternative Health, Health & Fitness, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The Moment I Faced My Crack Addiction — And Decided to Live
Episode 462
Monday, 22 June, 2026
Join us as Tara Peterson shares her powerful journey from addiction to sobriety, highlighting the importance of understanding underlying causes, developing resilience, and embracing faith in recovery.Main Topics Covered:Tara’s personal story of substance abuse, starting at age 17 with cocaine and crack addictionHow addiction initially serves as a solution to underlying mental health issuesThe significance of addressing trauma and mental health in recoveryThe role of self-awareness, strengths, and positive focus in healingHow gratitude and faith became her key tools for staying soberThe struggle and decision to leave an unsupportive relationship for recoveryThe process of writing her memoir, Voices to Victories, as a step toward healingThe impact of addiction on career, family, and personal developmentInsights into the physical, mental, and spiritual challenges of overcoming substance dependenceTimestamps:(0:03) - Introduction to Tara’s personal story and podcast purpose(0:43) - Understanding the roots of Tara’s addiction and the importance of addressing underlying issues(1:41) - How cocaine and crack addiction developed during her youth(4:41) - The influence of ADHD and the challenges of addiction(7:31) - The pivotal moment that led Tara to seek help(8:01) - How denial and resistance delayed her recovery process(10:50) - The importance of counseling and shifting perspectives for healing(12:00) - The power of focusing on strengths and self-compassion(13:48) - Practical tools Tara uses daily to maintain sobriety, including faith and gratitude(16:09) - Personal relationships and the tough decisions made for recovery(18:26) - Current life, career, and her journey as a writer(20:13) - The healing power of writing her memoir and sharing her story#VoicesToVictories #RecoveryJourney #MentalHealthMatters #SoberLiving #FaithAndHealing#AddictionRecovery #SobrietyJourney #TaraPeterson #VoicesToVictories #RecoveryStory #SubstanceAbuseRecovery #CocaineAddiction #CrackAddiction #TraumaAndRecovery #MentalHealthAndAddiction #FaithInRecovery #GratitudeInRecovery #Resilience #SelfAwareness #HealingFromTrauma #WomenInRecovery #OvercomingAddiction #RecoveryIsPossible #SpiritualRecovery #PersonalTransformation #AddictionPodcast #RecoveryPodcast #SoberLife #BreakingFreeFromAddiction #HopeInRecovery
