How To Cope With The Dope
Navigating the challenges of loving someone with substance use disorder can feel overwhelming, but you're not alone. This podcast combines personal experiences, research, and my own recovery journey to offer understanding, hope, and practical tools for growth. With monthly interviews featuring inspiring stories of hope and expert insights, I aim to help you move from merely surviving to truly thriving in your own life.
Podcasting since 2024 • 58 episodes
How To Cope With The Dope
Latest Episodes
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing: Reclaiming Your Peace
Do you find yourself constantly putting others’ needs ahead of your own, even at the expense of your well-being? People-pleasing can be exhausting, especially when dealing with a loved one who struggles with addiction. In this episode, we explo...
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Episode 57
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32:03
Releasing Resentment: How to Do a Resentment Inventory for Healing
Resentment can be a heavy burden, keeping us stuck in pain, blame, and frustration. In this episode, we dive into the power of a resentment inventory—what it is, why it matters, and how it can help you break free from old wounds. Whether you're...
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Season 1
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Episode 56
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22:25
High-Functioning Codependency: Are You Too Strong for Your Own Good?
Do you feel like you have to handle everything yourself? Are you the one everyone relies on, even when you're drowning in stress? In this episode, we dive into high-functioning codependency—what it looks like, how it impacts your health ...
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Episode 55
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27:05
Open vs. Closed Interventions: A Conversation with a Licensed Counselor
When a loved one struggles with addiction, the question of intervention often arises—but how do you know what approach is best? In this episode, we sit down with Chuck Montante, a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor and Licensed Mental Health C...
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Season 1
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Episode 54
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1:00:51
From Overwhelmed to Centered: Using Tapping to Calm Yourself
In this episode, we explore the powerful tool of tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), to help you find calm amidst the challenges of loving someone with addiction. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in a...
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Season 1
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Episode 53
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