On The Air For Recovery: Recent Episodes
Jean Krisle
Welcome to the #ontheair4recovery podcast with Jean Krisle, the Godmother of Recovery! We are all about recovery. We have all experienced times of recovery, from heartbreak, from loss, from illness, from addiction, from disappointment, from a hard day, a job loss, a sleepless night, and more. And in today's COVID-19 socially distanced world, recovery may seem even more difficult than in the past. But remember, recovery is about you and me getting better, stronger, and wiser. Recovery is about progression, not perfection. And aren't we all works in progress? Now let's get to it....Let's talk about recovery!
We all experience loss. Loss of a loved one, loss of a job, loss of anything...and every loss is painful.
Today we talk about loss and grief and how to get through it in a healthy way, as well as how to help others get through their loss. Our host talks specifically about August 2, 1978 when her full term child was stillborn.
We hope your week is filled with love and hope. Thank you for joining us.
We are thrilled to be back on the air! It's been a minute.
Today we are talking about healthy competition...how competitive are you? And is it a healthy competitiveness or no?
Thanks for tuning in...we are random, raw, and unrehearsed, but there's a lot of love coming your way to make up for it!
Send me an email if there's a topic you'd like me to cover: jean@10000beds.org.
Stay healthy! And remember, we are all recovering from something.
Do you battle depression but hide it, or do you know someone you suspect of battling depression, but you really can't tell?
Depression is real, but it is often masked - with a smile, with great clothes, with productivity...which is not healthy.
Today's episode talks about ways we mask depression and symptoms we can look for in someone who may be masking their depression.
Please join us and enjoy this episode. Also, we'd love for you to subscribe, rate & review, and share our podcast with your friends and family. Thank you!
Do you hate the holidays? Do you dread family gatherings? Are you tired of all the joyful singing and sparkling lights?
Would you prefer a Blue Christmas? That's absolutely OK!
In this episode we talk about why holidays are difficult for many and that it's OK to create your own Christmas, blue or otherwise.
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Meet Simon, a recent 10,000 Beds scholarship recipient. He's the perfect example of who we help and this episode explains how we do it.
Are you battling addiction, do you know someone who is? Have you been to treatment before, are you looking for treatment now?
In this episode, I talk about the 10,000 Beds Scholarship Program, specifically Simon's experience!
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Do you normally go home for the holidays? Do you sometimes want to stay home for the holidays? Do you want to go home for the holidays but aren't able to?
Today's episode talks about the reality of so many not going home for the holidays, how to manage the emotions of the holidays, and how to make your holiday special for you.
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Do you ever worry that your emotions are wrong? Are you ever overly-reactionary as a result of your emotions?
I think we all wonder about our emotions sometimes, but it's not our emotions that get us into trouble, it's how we react to our emotions. Emotions are real, natural and good. They help us survive.
In today's episode, we talk about celebrating emotions and controlling reactions and making memories.
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Do you grumble about your life sometimes? Do you sometimes feel like you're drowning?
Life is the greatest gift we will ever receive and yet sometimes it can feel so overwhelming.
In this episode we talk about life and all its twists and turns, and how we react to each bump in the road.
We also talk about The DASH - what are you doing with your DASH?
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Do you sometimes miss the important moments because you are focusing on things that aren’t so important? Are nights of worry ruining your days?
In this episode we talk about eliminating the unnecessary so we can focus on the necessary.
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Do you sometimes judge? Have you been removed from your family and friends? Do you need something to celebrate?
In this episode we talk about the reality of life – today, yesterday, and tomorrow and how we can lift ourselves up when things drag us down. And we talk about things we can and should celebrate, things that should bring us joy.
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Is life beating you down right now? Have you been affected by COVID, personal challenges, or the recent natural disasters? Are you struggling to stay optimistic?
In this episode we talk about strength coming from trials, recovery time, and how we are not alone. And we share 3 steps to lift yourself out of bed in the AM and break the suffocating bonds of depression.
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Do you sometimes feel like everyone has it better than you? Do you wish your life was different, like other people’s lives?
In this episode we talk about how we naturally focus on the difficult things in our lives but notice the positive things in other people’s lives. Because of this we are often discontent or feel our life isn’t good enough. Let’s stop this silliness!
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Have you ever thought "Life isn't fair!" I think we all have.
In this episode we talk about why we sometimes feel life isn't fair, and why it's important we deal with it to avoid frustration and disappointment.
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Did anyone ever tell you that pride is a bad thing? Have you ever wanted to share something you were SOOOO proud of, but felt it would look conceited?
Today’s episode talks about good PRIDE and bad PRIDE and the obvious joy and benefit we feel when we allow ourselves to be proud of ourselves in the right way. We should celebrate the good in our own lives!
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Do you feel your life is of no value? Have you ever wanted to be a better person? Do you ever downplay your talents or think you are not good enough?
Today’s episode talks about your own unique value, how your efforts cause a chain reaction that will literally change the world, and how negative and positive self-talk directly affects our sense of self-worth.
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Do you ever look in the mirror and wonder who you are? Do you act differently depending on who you are with?
Today’s episode talks about being authentic, finding your authentic self, and living in your authenticity. Isn’t it time you met the real you?
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Do you ever feel chained by negative emotions, debt, or addiction?
Today's episode talks about three steps we can take to move from a chained life to a free life, and by following these steps we will discover a new freedom and a new joy.
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Do the little tasks pile up on your to-do list? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed, anxious and stressed because you have too much to do?
Mental health issues such as anxiety can cause someone to lose concentration, making it very difficult to multi-task and carry out day-to-day work activities.
In today’s episode we talk about simple things to help us get through our to-do lists and relieve the anxiety and stress we often feel.
Please join us and subscribe, rate, and review this raw, unedited episode, and please share our podcast with someone this message might help.
Are you ever bored or stressed? Do you ever make choices you regret, repeatedly? Are there actions in your life you wish would go away?
If so, it’s likely you have developed some bad habits in the form of actions, activities, choices and/or relationships.
In this episode we talk about “deadheading” our lives to remove the old, bad habits that take so much of our energy to make room for new, healthier choices. It won’t happen overnight, but perseverance is the key to your success, and you are worth it!
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Do you ever miss a deadline? Are you ever late? Does recovery seem to take forever for your loved one who is battling addiction?
We all can remember a time we were discouraged or confused or disappointed about how long something was taking. Is it our fault, or are there other factors causing life to seemingly drag past our self-imposed deadlines?
In this episode, we will talk about how we all tend to underestimate timelines, especially when it comes to recovery from addiction.
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Are you someone who pushes themself to the limit and falls into bed at night totally exhausted?
We all have times in our lives when we have to push ourselves out of our comfort zone to reach a goal, complete an assignment, or meet a deadline. But how far is too far? What are we willing to sacrifice to reach that goal? And is it worth it?
This episode shares a personal experience and provides ideas to help push to success without sacrificing those things that matter most.
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Some of us call them “coinkydinks” but the question is, “Are coincidences real?
In this episode, we talk about coincidences and how these chance events can change our life’s path.
But is it coincidence, or divine intervention, or serendipitous happenstance, or the universe calling, or just a random event?
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Have you been fooled, or used, or hurt by someone who was not honest? Are you waving one or two hands?!?!
In this episode, we will talk about dishonesty and how to use your own intuition and knowledge to keep yourself safe from negative, dishonest, and hurtful people AND the different actions YOU can take to remove yourself from their influence and keep your life upbeat and honest!
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EPISODE 007 – Are you happy? Let’s talk about happiness.
Happiness is hard to define for some, but for others it’s very simple to describe. What makes you happy?
In this episode, we will talk about happiness and different examples of happiness in very different lives.
Today we will consider what makes people happy, we will share some of their stories. I hope some will sound familiar, and it’s possible some will inspire you to make new and different choices. Either way, we all want to be happy and we deserve to be happy.
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Inner peace is real. It takes effort to achieve but it’s worth it. We talked about this in last week’s episode and covered five affirmations we can use to help us on this journey.
In this episode will continue to explore three more affirmations, and how to achieve inner peace in our crazy, chaotic, and noisy world.
Today we will talk about how we can stop thinking about past events, how to take a gentle approach to life (including being gentle with yourself and others), and how to let life play out on its own to avoid worry, stress and a need to control, all of this to help you find your own personal inner peace.
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How can we find inner peace? Especially in this Covid-19 world we live in? Are you a worrier? Maybe you’re a control freak? Do you find it hard to forgive, not just others, but yourself? Are you doing what you love to do? Are you honest with yourself?
In this episode we talk about finding your inner peace, in spite of your personal challenges, the world we live in, and a multitude of marketing messages telling you that you are not good enough.
Today we will talk about the importance of being gentle with yourself, being kind and forgiving of others, letting life play out on its own and living a healthy lifestyle to find your own personal inner peace.
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Have you ever been afraid of the dark? Have you ever been in a place that was so dark that you couldn’t see your hand in front of your face, even with your eyes wide open? If so, then I’m pretty sure you know how welcome a ray of light can be.
In this episode, we talk about how even a small light makes a big difference in a dark place. We talk about sadness and we talk about depression – two similar but very different states of mind. And we talk about when a little light helps and when we need to get help.
Today we talk about real life, about the seriousness of clinical depression as well as the temporary funk we all experience at times – and the very real difference between the two.
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Are you a lone shopper? Are you addicted to shopping? Do you consider yourself a shopaholic? If you do, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we talk about shopping addiction, from the personal experience of a former shopping addict. It's an expensive, but normalized in society, addiction - it's not retail therapy.
Today we will talk about the difference between shopping as a normal activity and shopping as an addiction.
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Do you have a loved one battling addiction? Maybe a friend, or colleague? If you do, this episode - told from a mother's heart - is for you.
In this episode, we talk about "The Gray Mile', a personal experience of despair as a mother walks the long halls in a county jail to visit her addicted son.
Even in those dark halls, it's important to remember there IS hope and help for those who want it. Everyone deserves a second chance.
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How did you spend your 2021 Valentine's Day?
Do you have a great love, or maybe you have lost a love, or been hurt by a love?
In this episode we will talk about love and recovery and the songs that can help us through good and bad times.
Our goal today is to begin the healing from the pain of a broken heart, celebrate love, and remember our right to love and be loved.
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Welcome to the #ontheair4recovery podcast with Jean Krisle, the Godmother of Recovery! We are all about recovery. We have all experienced times of recovery, from heartbreak, from loss, from illness, from addiction, from disappointment, from a hard day, a job loss, a sleepless night, and more. And in today's COVID-19 socially distanced world, recovery may seem even more difficult than in the past. But remember, recovery is about you and me getting better, stronger, and wiser. Recovery is about progression, not perfection. And aren't we all works in progress? Now let's get to it....Let's talk about recovery!