Recent Episodes

Aug. 21, 2025

How To Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No

Send us a text After nearly 40 years of therapy and self-help work, Barb thought she had it all figured out — until she hit the walls of codependence, trauma, and self-neglect that no amount of “trying harder” could fix. At 52, she walked into a 12-step room and everything changed. In this episode …

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Aug. 13, 2025

Breaking the Cycle: Jennifer’s Journey from “Not Enough” to Self-Worth

Send us a text In this heartfelt conversation, Jennifer opens up about growing up in the shadow of generational addiction—a legacy that shaped her beliefs, her relationships, and her sense of self. From an early age, she carried the heavy weight of feeling like she could never measure up, no matter…

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July 22, 2025

God Never Left Me- Even When I Left Myself

Send us a text In this powerful episode of Sick & Tired Recovery, I reflect on the undeniable truth that God was with me—even in the darkest moments of my active addiction. While I couldn’t see it at the time, looking back now, I recognize the protection, the gentle nudges, the narrow escapes, …

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Recent Blog Posts

Aug. 9, 2025

How to Stay Sober When Your Home Environment Isn’t Safe Yet

Recovery isn’t just about putting down the drink or the drug—it’s about creating a life where sobriety can actually thrive. But what happens when your living situation doesn’t support that? Maybe you’re back in the sa…

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April 18, 2025

Enabling the Addict: A Quiet Trap Disguised as Love

From the outside, it looked like love. A mother who answered every call. A husband who covered every lie. A friend who always showed up with money, rides, excuses—whatever was needed in the moment. But underneath those kind gestures lived a tr…

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Jan. 14, 2025

How to Overcome Resentments and Find Freedom

When I first entered recovery, I carried a heavy burden of resentment. It felt like a suit of armor I wore to protect myself from the pain I didn’t want to face. In reality, it wasn’t protecting me at all—it was weighing me down, k…

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