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The Well Minded Podcast with Master Therapist Lynn Matti

Apr 29, 2019

Acceptance and Permission are a huge part of a healthy recovery.  Nothing humbles a person quite so fast as getting sick. Where once you felt confident, capable, and ready to take on the world, suddenly you’re curled up in the fetal position beneath a mound of snotty tissues.
 
The bad news is that it’s simply not...


Apr 15, 2019

Burnout is one of those road hazards in life that high-achievers really should be keeping a close eye out for, but sadly—often because of their "I can do everything" personalities—they rarely see it coming. Because high-achievers are often so passionate about what they do, they tend to ignore the fact that they're...


Apr 8, 2019

For someone struggling with a substance abuse problem, maintaining sobriety is often an everyday struggle. The potential for relapse is always there, but knowing the warning signs that could foreshadow a relapse can help to avoid it. It’s important for friends and family to be educated on what to look for as potential...


Apr 5, 2019

Wherever you fall on the spectrum of substance use disorder, life in and around active addiction is often uncertain, unbalanced, unstructured, and unpredictable. That’s why a structured environment and routine are cornerstones of a successful recovery program. The research evidence and my experiences with clients make...


Apr 1, 2019

Learning healthy coping skills is one of the most important parts of addiction recovery. For many people who struggle with addiction, substance use was their primary means of coping with life’s difficulties. Whether the issue was stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma, drugs or alcohol helped to relieve the distress....