Opticovery: Recent Episodes

Tom Mays

Opticovery is a reflection on achieving optimum recovery in our lives. Learn tools and strategies to reclaim your life from addiction, rage, low self esteem or anxiety that is robbing you of your chance at a rich and fulfilling life. The program is hosted by Tom Mays, a retired counselor, recovery educator and coach. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/opticovery/support

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In this episode, learn valuable anger control techniques, such as Time Out, Exercise and Mindfulness.


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In this episode, we focus on how trauma and substance abuse can significantly impact our ability to control our anger and regulate our emotions.


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In this episode, we talk about the formation of triggers and how they get embedded in our brain, guiding us on our path to drug and alcohol addiction. We'll also explore trigger reduction and replacement of unhealthy choices with more healthy alternatives that make for a stronger recovery.


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Learn the benefits of Mindfulness, a practice of living in the moment, of letting go and of reclaiming the positivity and peacefulness in our lives.


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Recovery is a process and is not some event that we can just check-off on our To Do List. As addiction takes years to develop, recovery from that drug abuse can take time. But the journey to a new you is well worth it.


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Opticovery is a reflection on achieving optimum recovery in our lives. Learn tools and strategies to reclaim your life from addiction, rage, low self esteem or anxiety that is robbing you of your chance at a rich and fulfilling future. Host Tom Mays is a retired drug and alcohol counselor with experience in residential, outpatient and methdone centers.


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In this episode, we explore how dysfunctions in a family can lead to lifelong trauma and other behavioral issues that may lead to addiction.


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Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/opticovery/support