How To Cope With The Dope
Gain inspiration, hope and ways to navigate life while dealing with a loved ones addiction. Listen to various ways to not just survive but to thrive through short digestible episodes. Feel inspired through the interviews of hope.
Episodes
36 episodes
Finding Light in the Darkness: The Healing Power of Laughter and Smiling
In this episode, we explore the unexpected yet powerful role that laughter and smiling can play in coping with the challenges of loving someone with an addiction. While addiction brings immense stress and emotional pain, we dive into how moment...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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13:54
Ambiguous Grief
Addiction doesn’t just affect the person struggling with it; it creates a ripple effect that impacts everyone around them. One of the most challenging emotions loved ones face is ambiguous grief—the pain of losing someone who is still physicall...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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17:00
Step 9
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of Step 9 in Al-Anon: "Made direct amends to such people wherever possible, except when to do so would injure them or others." We delve into the emotional and spiritual journey of making amen...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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26:51
Interview with Carole
So often when we have someone who suffers with addiction in our world, our lives become stress filled and our own health may slip. In this episode, I talk with Carole- a seasoned health coach who specializes in helping people lead healthi...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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1:11:25
Cloudy Thoughts
In this episode, we dive into the shadowy corners of the mind that often emerge when you have a loved one struggling with addiction. We’ll explore the difficult and sometimes taboo thoughts that arise—guilt, resentment, fear, and even anger. Th...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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17:35
Self Pity is a Pitfall
Loving someone who struggles with addiction can be an overwhelming and heartbreaking journey. In this episode, we explore the dangerous pitfall of self-pity that often accompanies this experience. While it’s natural to feel sadness and frustrat...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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15:58
Step 8 of the 12 steps of recovery
Hello, so happy you are listening to How to Cope With the Dope. In this episode, we explore Step 8 of the 12 Steps of Al-Anon, a crucial part of the journey toward healing and recovery. Step 8 asks us to make a list of all persons we have...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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25:08
Interview with Craig Johnson
In this illuminating episode, I welcome Craig Johnson, a dedicated mental health therapist with extensive experience in addiction treatment and recovery. If you have a loved one grappling with addiction, this episode is for you.Today on ...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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1:02:44
Are you trapped in the Bermuda Triangle of emotions?
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating concept of the Drama Triangle, a powerful model that reveals the roles we play in conflict situations and how these roles can trap us in cycles of negativity. Created by Dr. Stephen Karpman, the Dra...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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19:50
The Power of Forgiveness: Letting Go to Move Forward
In this quick yet impactful episode, we dive into the transformative power of forgiveness. Learn how letting go of grudges and past hurts can lead to emotional freedom, improved relationships, better health, and personal growth. Whether you're ...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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17:41
Step 7
"Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." This crucial step is all about humility, self-awareness, and the courage to seek personal transformation. This episode is packed with wisdom and inspiration to help you on your path to serenity and...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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26:25
Humility
Welcome to another episode of How To Cope With the Dope, where we explore the qualities that shape our character and influence the relationships we have with our loved ones-especially the ones who struggle with addiction. Today, we're diving&nb...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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16:56
Interview with Deb
Sometimes we meet people who just seem to have exactly what we need-Deb is one of those to me. She is a fearless searcher, teacher, author and always seems to be up for a challenge. Humble, soft spoken and kind, you would never know...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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45:03
Help That Is Out There. Find a group that is perfect for your situation.
In this episode of How to Cope With The Dope I will be discussing several groups that offer help for those who have a loved one who struggles with addiction. The wonderful news is that most of these programs are free-...ya don't hea...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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21:19
Step 6 of the 12 steps
Welcome to another transformative episode of How To Cope With The Dope, dedicated to helping you live your best life while loving someone who struggles with addiction. Today, we embark on Step 6 in our journey towards personal growth and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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24:05
FEAR
Welcome back to How To Cope With The Dope, where we confront the complexities of loving an addict head-on. In this episode, we're shining a light on a powerful emotion that often accompanies the journey of both the addict and their loved ones: ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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26:51
Interview with Linda
Join me as I chat with Linda, a beacon of resilience and strength, as she shares her extraordinary journey of navigating several decades with a spouse battling alcoholism. In this poignant episode, Linda candidly reveals the trials, triumphs, a...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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42:20
Slogans and Acronyms-My personal top 5, plus a bonus!
Slogans and Acronyms have been used in programs for many years. They are simple and effective tools that help us when we are in a challenging situation or ruminating on a problem. These often quirky sayings are sometimes the quick s...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:08
Having integrity, trust and humility. Working Step 5
Step 5 of the 12 steps of AA and Al-Anon is all about having trust-in God, in yourself and in someone else.
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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19:43
Detachment
This episode discusses the very talked about concept of detachment; what it is, what it is not and some strategies to help you begin detaching with love. check out previous episode 4 on boundaries.
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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22:50
From Bankrobber to Elementary School Teacher-Interview with Billy
Listen to this interesting interview with Billy; a self professed "double-winner". I met Billy in the Al-Anon program and when I heard his story I was blown away. As a former addict; Billy has an insightful perspective. I am a...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:15:03
Deactivating the stress response quickly
In this episode we look at our bodies reaction to stress and how to quickly and efficiently diffuse it. This quick tip episode can be used anytime and anywhere.
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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13:55
You Attract More of What You Think About
It can be an emotional rollercoaster when we love someone with addiction. In this episode we learn about the emotional scale and how to climb it when we are lingering at the bottom (ie-fear, despair, powerlessness). We touch o...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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13:40