Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard

<p>Doc Jacques Your Addiction Lifeguard" podcast is like your friendly chat with a seasoned therapist, Dr. Jacques de Broekert, who's all about helping folks navigate the choppy waters of addiction and mental health.<br /><br /></p><p>Join Doc Jacques on a journey through real talk about addiction, therapy, and mental wellness. Each episode is like sitting down with a good friend who happens to be an expert in addiction recovery. Doc Jacques shares his insights, tips, and stories, giving you a lifeline to better understand and tackle the challenges of addiction.<br /><br /></p><p>From practical advice to stories of resilience, this podcast dives into everything - from understanding addiction's roots to strategies for healing and recovery. You'll hear about different therapies, how to support family and friends, and why a holistic approach to health matters in the recovery process.<br /><br /></p><p>Tune in for conversations that feel like a breath of fresh air. Doc Jacques invites experts and individuals who've conquered addiction to share their stories, giving you a sense of community and hope as you navigate your own or your loved ones' recovery journeys.<br /><br /></p><p>"Doc Jacques Your Addiction Lifeguard" is that friendly voice guiding you through the tough times, offering insights and tools to make the journey to recovery a little smoother.</p>

Hidden in Plain Sight — Why You’re Trying to Hide Your Addiction

Send us a text Why is it that your addiction makes you hide your addiction? Support the show

10-17
27:51

THC: The Hidden Hook — Understanding the Addictive Dangers of Modern Marijuana

Send us a text THC is popular and more dangerous than ever. Support the show

10-08
33:37

What To Do When Tragedy Strikes

Send us a text What are you supposed to do when tragedy strikes and you feel depressed or angry about a severe loss when you are in recovery? Support the show

10-03
26:02

Why Addicts Resist Seeing Trauma as the Root

Send us a text Why do addicts not see trauma as a problem or something that they have experienced? Support the show

09-29
28:25

The Hidden Grief In Addiction

Send us a text Do you have an addict that you love and who you feel like your losing? many times hidden grief is what is going on and you don't even realize it. Support the show

09-26
27:00

Why Do I Keep Sabotaging My Own Recovery

Send us a text Just why are you sabotaging your own recovery? Let's find out. Support the show

09-16
27:28

Isolation Is Addictions Best Friend

Send us a text Learn why isolation is so commonly used by addicts to make it possible to increase their usage of their substance of choice. Support the show

07-03
26:35

The Issues That Can Cause Discomfort

Send us a text Today our world is in crisis and it is effecting so many people. What do you do if you are triggered into feeling really uncomfortable by world events? Support the show

05-28
23:37

Step 9: A Very Particular Part

Send us a text There is a specific part of Step 9 that I always feel I need to address when working with people working on recovery. Support the show

05-16
23:57

The Push And Pull Of Discomfort

Send us a text Do you know someone who is an addict and just can't seem to tolerate discomfort? Or are you that person who can't tolerate discomfort? Support the show

05-09
26:06

Addicts and Loved Ones Suffer Bitterness

Send us a text As an addict are you full of bitterness? How about replacing it with betterness? Support the show

05-02
24:48

Finding A Good Therapist Is Important

Send us a text Why is it important to find a good therapist? And how do you know if you found one that is good? Let's find out. Support the show

04-25
27:51

The Brain Changes On The Journey To Recovery

Send us a text Your brain and mental health changes when you start your journey into getting clean and sober. Support the show

04-11
24:49

How To Spread The Good News

Send us a text Spreading the message of recovery and living the principles of recovery are good goals. That's what Step 12 is all about. Support the show

04-04
25:00

Do You Know How To Self-Sooth?

Send us a text It is important to know how and when to self sooth when you are uncomfortable. Support the show

03-28
25:55

Change Your Perspective, Change Your Addiction

Send us a text Something as simple as working on your perspective can alter your recovery that maybe has stalled out or you are struggling to start. Support the show

03-20
26:03

Alice In Wonderland Can Teach Us Something About Our Addiction

Send us a text Through The Looking Glass is a children's story that is a metaphor about growing up with addiction. Support the show

02-28
27:13

The Trauma Response Trifecta

Send us a text There are three areas of us that get affected by trauma. Do you know that this is happening? Support the show

02-14
26:29

Where To Return As A Prodigal Child

Send us a text Ever person working on recovery ultimately becomes a returning prodigal child. But what to do when you have no where to return to. Support the show

01-24
26:16

The Enemy Wants Your Soul

Send us a text Addiction is a spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical warfare. Are you able to engage in the battle alone without armor and weapons? Support the show

01-10
25:47

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