Michelle is our first guest on the podcast! She celebrates her 1 year anniversary and shares about her journey so far in recovery. She is going to meetings, learning about the steps with her sponsor, and has already dealt with a very confusing and difficult relapse. We are proud to introduce her and we know that she will inspire people for sure. The following topics are discussed and you can read about them by clicking the links below. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me: iammaxariel@gmail.com

Ace Score:

https://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/sptac-ace-role-of-substance-misuse-prevention.pdf

Journaling:

https://www.reflection.app/blog/benefits-of-journaling

Helping others:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/between-cultures/201805/in-helping-others-you-help-yourself

Friendship:

https://www.apa.org/monitor/2023/06/cover-story-science-friendship

Goals:

https://positivepsychology.com/benefits-goal-setting/

Receiving coins and key tags:

https://www.psychologyofgames.com/2016/07/why-do-achievements-trophies-and-badges-work/

Vulnerability:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-well-when-your-body-doesnt-cooperate/202305/embracing-vulnerability

Support groups:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/support-groups/art-20044655

Women’s support groups:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/angelachan/2024/01/31/overcoming-challenges-together-the-benefits-of-womens-support-groups/

Alcoholism/Addiction in families:

https://americanaddictioncenters.org/alcohol/hereditary-genetic

Trauma from Spiritual Abuse:

https://www.thechicagoschool.edu/insight/psychology/trauma-spiritual-abuse/

Dangers of addiction/alcoholism:

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/drug-addiction/symptoms-causes/syc-20365112