Addiction & Recovery

Victoria Vanstone grew up in 1980s England in a happy home full of laughter, booze and a disturbing amount of fancy-dress parties. From her youthful days downing cheap wine at the local park to dodging disastrous relationships, her reliable mate alcohol was never far from reach. Eventually, Victoria found herself with a husband and a child on the way. After sobering up for her first pregnancy, becoming a boring, bottom-wiping, cleaning machine meant she soon returned to her binge-drinking ways, and had to grapple anew with the habits and beliefs that had gone unchecked since childhood.

Développement personnel : vive la sobriété ! le phénomène anglais débarque en France, le témoignage de Catherine Gray montre les bienfaits insoupçonnés de la sobriété,,un accueil presse dithyrambique. La sobriété, nouveau phénomène de société ? C'est en tout cas ce que tend à prouver le succès du livre de Catherine Gray - journaliste anglaise - qui décrit sa joie d'avoir pris la décision - il y a 4 ans - d'arrêter de boire. Un meilleur sommeil, une beau plus lisse, une silhouette affinée, des relations humaines plus stables, une énergie retrouvée et de substantielles économies ! Bref : Le bonheur.

My name is Elise Lovelace and I am a licensed therapist and professional counselor in Florida and California. I invite you to explore with me the idea of drinking responsibly. Step into a world where enjoying life and responsible choices intersect. This isn't about saying 'no' to fun; it's about saying 'yes' to a balanced, mindful approach to drinking. Through insightful strategies and practical tips, we'll explore how to embrace a vibrant social life without sacrificing well-being.

The journey of change can be difficult, intimidating, and filled with myriad emotions. It can also be the momentous adventure of a lifetime, complete with fulfillment, wonderful relationships, and incredible discoveries. My first book, WHEN I STOP FIGHTING, detailed my journey from addictions, self-destructive behaviors, and failings to a life I never, ever dreamed was possible.

In this captivating memoir, one woman's journey unfolds - from the darkest depths of teenage abuse and addiction to the heights of personal and professional success. Her brave and vivid narrative, skillfully blending laughter and tears, reveals the enduring beauty that can emerge from life's darkest moments. Marked by scars and illuminated by triumphs, this is a gripping listen for anyone who has faced adversity, dared to hope, and believes in the boundless power of redemption.

Carol Juergenen Sheets and Allan J. Katz have created a workbook/roadmap for rebuilding relationships damaged by sexual addiction and other forms of infidelity. With a focus on empathy – understanding what the betrayed partner is feeling; the exercises in this guidebook will help sex addicts rebuild lost trust and intimacy. This is a recipe for healing a broken relationship.

This is the most succinct and practical guide yet for those who want to incorporate meditation into their recovery work. Here he examines the traditional Twelve Step view of meditation before telling us about his own journey of discovery.

The Broken OPEN Road to Mental Health: It IS My Business is a documentary-style continuation of Sharon Fekete's journey towards healing and self-discovery. During the pandemic pause, Sharon reflected on her life and memoir, The Broken Road to Mental Health In Life and In Business (2019), realizing she had suppressed significant trauma from her young adult years.

In order to overcome a common but frequently hidden addiction, "Quit Porn: 32 Science-Based Tactics on How to Quit the Habit of Being Addicted to Porn and Masturbation" provides a practical and transforming strategy. This ground-breaking book explores the complex interplay of psychological, biological, and social factors that lead to the addiction to pornography, giving listeners a deep comprehension of the subject and the useful skills they need to become well.

If traditional recovery methods don't speak to you, "Big Sober Energy" is your next must-listen audiobook. Blending memoir with practical spirituality, this book shows you how to build a life so fulfilling, you'll enjoy staying sober. Through eleven powerful practices, "Big Sober Energy" guides you to rewrite limiting stories, rebuild self-trust, and tap into communities that uplift and liberate. This book isn’t about giving anything up; it’s about gaining a new level of personal power and harnessing your energy to become a transformative force in recovery.

From leading recovery mentors Lane Kennedy and Tamar Medford, this book is full of proven ideas that will help you embrace a life without alcohol (or without so much of it). Chock full of personal stories, unfiltered honesty, and tried-and-true advice, Sobriety For Dummies offers practical strategies and useful tools for those seeking to transform the role of alcohol in their lives.

In "Back To One," listeners embark on a transformative journey guided by a seasoned veteran of documentary filmmaking and low budget tv production, who spent 25 years navigating the treacherous waters of obscurity. This captivating book is a must-listen for Enneagram 3 personalities, high achievers, dreamers, doers, and anyone who has ever grappled with the all-consuming quest for approval and self-worth.

Crime, Drugs, Sex, Violence—Redemption is a true story about a young man in California lost and thrown into a world of drugs, sex, and violence. This is a look back at how he got there. It's a rough ride with rays of light and a chance for self-redemption. Everyone has a story. This is mine. It's an adventure I didn't sign up for, a mental struggle to avoid self-destruction. But it is the path I traveled on the ride of my life.

Kaufsucht – Wenn Shopping zum Rausch wird. Das Gefühl, das perfekte Schnäppchen zu machen, der kurze Moment des Glücks, wenn das neueste Gadget oder das lang ersehnte Paar Schuhe in den Händen liegt – das kennen wir alle. Aber was passiert, wenn dieser kleine Glücksmoment zum Zwang wird? Wenn der Kaufrausch zur ständigen Flucht vor emotionalen Problemen wird und das Shoppingverhalten außer Kontrolle gerät? Genau hier setzt: "Kaufsucht – Wenn Shopping zum Rausch wird" an. Dieses Buch nimmt dich mit auf eine spannende Reise in die verborgene Welt der Kaufsucht.

Aimed at millions of drinkers around the world who are interested in taking a break from alcohol, WALKING BACK TO HAPPINESS reveals the secret of how drinkers can free themselves from alcohol's control. Where the standard willpower method fails, this unique and easy-to-follow approach is proven to succeed. It shows how by quitting drinking you can transform your body, mind, life and find true happiness.

De everseller Stoppen met roken van Allen Carr is compleet herschreven en geüpdatet: nu inclusief vapen, JUUL (e-sigaretten zonder batterij), snuiftabak, kauwtabak en snus Roken is een fuik waar je, vooral als jongere, nietsvermoedend in zwemt. Te laat merk je dat je niet meer terug kunt. Allen Carr laat zien hoe die fuik in elkaar zit, zodat je er moeiteloos uit kunt zwemmen. Hij gebruikt geen trucjes of hulpmiddelen, maar ontrafelt haarfijn de mechanismen die een roker doen roken. Wie dat eenmaal doorziet, merkt dat stoppen met roken heel eenvoudig is, vanaf de eerste dag.

In It All Begins With You, Ben Lang offers a powerful, inspiring, and practical guide to overcoming addiction and reclaiming your life. This transformative book is not just about breaking free from the chains of addiction; it's about harnessing the strength within to overcome any obstacle and achieving your deepest aspirations.

Even if you've struggled with addiction before, it is possible to achieve a fulfilling, sober life without feeling lost or alone. Addiction traps you in a cycle of guilt and self-doubt, making you fear judgment or abandonment. Imagine transforming feelings of worthlessness into a journey of self-discovery and hope. Yes, it's possible! This book serves as your guide, helping you break free and find joy in a new life through the RENEW framework.

Lois Wilson Shares About the 12 Traditions Lois Wilson, founder of Alanon and wife of AA Co-Founder Bill Wilson, shares about each of the Twelve Traditions. From the Recording. So, when finally Alanon came into being, we had the Twelve Traditions all set up for us. In fact, that's been our experience right from the beginning. And we've grown so fast primarily because we've just followed AA's footsteps.

As an ex junky I wrote this book to help addicts and their devastated families. Throughout my two decades of sobriety, I've been working with those still in the trenches and the folks caught in their orbit, trying to solve the riddle of an unstoppable addict. Why would a person do something so harmful to themself and the ones they love? Are they a disaster because they're on drugs, or on drugs because they were a disaster? The drugs are usually just a symptom of a bigger problem.