Worth Recovery

Episode 049: Step 5 - It Works When I Work It!

In the continuation of the deep dive into the 12 steps of recovery, Amy concludes her discussion on Step 5 with "It Works When I Work It!"  In this episode, Amy provides concrete actions that she completed to work Step 5 in her life and shares some of the changes that resulted because of her work.  It really does work when we work it!

Episode 048: BIG Emotions, Part Two

In the conclusion of the two-part series on BIG emotions, Amy continues her discussion with special guest Jon Taylor, LCSW, CSAT, CMAT,. Learn concrete techniques and strategies to help you work through the BIG emotions that come when we stop acting out our addiction. Take the two-week emotion identification challenge by downloading the worksheet at the Worth Recovery Website.

Episode 047: Step 5 - Admittance

We've learned that self-assessment isn't enough and we must share and admit the exact nature of our wrongs with other people in Step 5.  Who are these people we share with?  Listen to Amy discuss the three people we must admit to and how it helps us move forward in our recovery with this continuation of the deep dive into the steps of recovery. 

Episode 046: BIG Emotions, Part One

In response to listener questions, and with special guest, Jon Taylor, LCSW, CSAT, CMAT,, Amy discusses the BIG emotions that flood our lives after we stop acting out our addiction.  Why are they there, How do we recognize them, and How do they manifest, are the topics of part one of this important series. 

Episode 045: Step 5 - The Exact Nature of My Wrongs

What is the difference between admitting I was wrong, and admitting the exact nature of my wrongs?  Though the difference is subtle, it makes the difference in stopping our behavior and changing the way we interact with others.  When we can dig deep and find the exact nature of our wrong, we understand the motive and character defects that we are acting on.  This understanding helps us find more constructive ways to get our needs met in healthy ways.  Listen to Amy use examples from her own life and learn how to peel away the action and find the exact nature of your wrongs. 

Episode 044: Slips and Falls, Part 2

In the continuation of the Slips and Falls episode, Amy discusses how we recovery from a slip.  What do we do when we blow past the trigger and find ourselves in the current of the riverbed.  How can we slow the river down and find a way out?  We create space for a slip autopsy.  Learn what that is by listening now!  The worksheet referenced can be downloaded at www.worthrecovery.com. 

Episode 043: Step 5: Obsession vs. Reflection

So you've finished your moral inventory from step 4.  You're obsessed and consumed with what you have done in the past, how you have felt and the harms that you've caused. Now what do you do?  Amy describes the dark thinking that Step 4 had brought and the relief she found in working Step 5.  Reflection is the key!

Episode 042: Slips and Falls, Part 1

In order to change your thinking and really stay sober - you have to change your neural pathways. What are neural pathways and how do you change them? That is exactly what Amy will discuss in this episode about how to stop triggers from turning into slips and slips into falls.

Episode 041: Step 4 - It Works When I Work It - Part 2

In this final episode in the deep dive into Step 4, Amy gives ideas to enhance the traditional AA method of working Step 4 and also discusses the payoff we receive.  It works when we work it!

Episode 040: The Law of the Jungle

Do you have a pack?  A pack that stands with you to fight your battles with addiction?  Listen to Amy discuss why you need a pack and give you some questions to evaluate the healthy qualities of your own pack.