Bookends of Recovery and Healing: Addiction, Betrayal Trauma & Healing

5:37

Release the Weight of the Day | A Body Scan Meditation

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2026/10/06

Take a few minutes to slow down, reconnect with your body, and release some of the weight you’ve been carrying. This gentle body scan meditation guides you through your breath and body, helping you notice areas of tension, soften where you can, and reconnect with the support beneath you. There’s nothing you need to accomplish and no “perfect” way to relax. Just find a comfortable position and give yourself a few quiet minutes to be present. This meditation can be used when you’re feeling stre...

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7:16

A Space for Anxiety to Sit | A Gentle Grounding...

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2026/10/06

When anxiety shows up, you don’t always have to fight it, fix it, or make it disappear. This gentle grounding meditation gives anxiety a place to sit while you reconnect with what’s happening around you right now. Using natural breathing, sensory grounding, and simple awareness of your body and surroundings, you’ll be guided back to the present moment without pressure to feel any particular way. There’s nothing you need to do perfectly. You can keep your eyes open, move if you need to, and fo...

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29:14

The Erosion of Self

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2026/09/29

Sometimes you don’t realize how much of yourself you’ve lost until little pieces of you start coming back. In this episode, I’m talking about the slow erosion of self that can happen when so much of your energy is spent navigating someone else’s emotions, behaviors, and recovery. I share what that looked like for me, how I began questioning my own worth, and what I’m noticing now, two months into separation. Because while some old betrayal trauma triggers have resurfaced, something else has b...

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16:48

Breadcrumbs of Information | Footprints of Betrayal...

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2026/09/22

Sometimes progress doesn’t mean the alarm stops sounding. It means we respond differently when it does. In this episode, I share a recent experience with my ex that brought back an old, familiar pattern: breadcrumbs of information, fear, anger, and that instinct to respond when the alarm sounds. The feelings still came. My body still reacted. But this time, I maintained my boundaries, worked through my emotions, and made different choices. That’s progress. 🌻 Visit Bookends of Recovery &

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30:03

ANTs: Reframe Negative Thoughts and Manage Them

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2026/09/15

In this episode, I walk through an old group exercise and update it to help you learn how to reframe and manage negative thoughts. Also includes a free worksheet. If you have any questions, please let me know. If links aren't working, please try searching my new website.Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are

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6:28

Mindfulness Exercise for Anger and Resentment

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2026/09/08

A guided mindfulness exercise for moments when anger or resentment feels heavy. Using breathing and a gentle body scan, we’ll slow down and notice how those feelings are showing up in your mind and body. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resource...

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22:46

Am I A Terrible Person? Learning About Boundaries and...

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2026/09/01

Today we’re talking about why physical distance doesn’t always make emotional boundaries easier and what I’m learning about healthy detachment during separation. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes,LauraPlease note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

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6:40

Breathing Through the Stress of Anxiety

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2026/08/25

Today, we'll use a simple visualization to help you step back from the stress you may be carrying and gently return to the present moment. Stress has a way of pulling us away from ourselves. Together, we'll use the breath to find our way back. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your sp...

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18:14

We Can Face Our Fears Using the Tools: Playing the...

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2026/08/18

When fear tries to stop us or the negative voice starts chiming in our heads, we can combat it with these two tools: Playing the Script Until the End and The Stop Sign. Be sure to tune in next week for the guided meditation here and on YouTube. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for ...

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22:54

Why Some Apologies Heal...and Others Don't

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2026/08/11

It’s no secret that I’ve made about kabillion mistakes on my journey to emotional sobriety, and one of them included my amends.Initially, I wanted to apologize to everyone. Like, every single person imaginable. Where’s that cross? Let me fall on it.But that’s not teaching me anything, is it? That’s an easy way to get everyone I’ve hurt (real or imagined) off my list. Learn why some apologies are better to wait on...or not make at all.Free

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16:33

The River Meditation: Letting Go

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2026/08/04

Join me for this calming guided meditation, designed to help you gently let go of what may be weighing you down as you imagine yourself beside a gently flowing river. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

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27:21

Written Boundaries: What Do You Think?

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2026/07/28

After my second disclosure, I spent a lot of time online. Some might say an unhealthy time online. Those some would be my counselor and my husband’s CSAT. They weren’t wrong. During that time, I remember seeing a lot of disagreements about boundary agreements. People agreed that boundaries were necessary for someone’s well-being, but not much about written boundary agreements. In today's episode, I share about my experience with boundaries and a written boundary agreement. If you have any qu...

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19:20

The Velcro Brain: Learning What Deserves to Stick

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2026/07/21

Some people have what I call a Velcro brain. We don't just notice things... we hold on to them. In this episode, I share how my two clingy Dobermans helped me realize that healing isn't about becoming less of who we are. It's about deciding what deserves to stick. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained pro...

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12:33

When a Crockpot Triggered My Trauma

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2026/07/21

A crockpot shouldn't trigger anyone...right? In this short, personal episode, I share what happened inside my head and how emotional sobriety helped me find my way back to peace. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some resources to help you get started.

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23:46

The Puzzle Pieces of Healing with a Guided Meditation

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2026/07/07

Healing doesn't mean having all the pieces figured out. Join me for a short reflection, followed by a guided meditation, to help you explore your own puzzle, embrace the gray areas (gah!), and reconnect with yourself, one piece at a time. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specifi...

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25:31

Emotional Sobriety for Loved Ones: Learning Not to...

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2026/06/30

Not every conversation leads somewhere healthy. In this episode, I share a recent experience that reminded me what emotional sobriety looks like in real life and why protecting our peace sometimes means choosing not to participate. Visit my self-care page for tools to help you through challenging moments: https://www.bookendsofrecovery.com/blog/self-care-amp-recovery-tools?rq=self%20care If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Pl...

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22:49

Learning to Feel: A Meditation on Making Space for...

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2026/06/23

A calming meditation to help you make space for every emotion, reconnect with yourself, and remember that feelings come and go. You can feel deeply without losing yourself, staying grounded one breath at a time. If you have any questions, please let me know. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are some ...

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23:49

"Relapse is part of recovery." "No, it's part of...

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2026/06/16

"Relapse is part of recovery." "No, it's part of addiction." So...which is it? Let's talk about why this question hit me personally, emotional sobriety, and why boundaries still matter. If you have any questions, please let me know. Find more tips and tools in my book. Sending everyone happy and healthy vibes, Laura Please note: This podcast is for education only and is not a replacement for therapy. I suggest you seek the help of a trained professional for your specific situation. Here are ...

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48:56

From the Archives: My Partner's an Addict...Should I...

Bookends of Recovery and Healing: Addiction, Betrayal... ·

2026/06/09

Before we get started, I wanted to add a quick update to this episode.When I originally recorded this, I was still in my marriage. Since then, my husband and I have decided to separate.I still agree that there isn't a single right answer to the question, "Should I stay?" Each person has to decide what they need to feel safe, healthy, and at peace.What has become even clearer to me over time is the importance of emotional sobriety and personal boundaries. Recovery isn't just about

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16:48

Tending the Garden of Healthy Pathways: A Guided...

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2026/06/02

Slow down, breathe, and reconnect with the healthy pathways within you. This guided meditation uses the symbolism of a garden to explore awareness, emotional well-being, self-care, emotional sobriety, and personal growth. Together, we’ll gently tend to the spaces within ourselves that may need a little more nurturing, attention, and care. Perfect for moments when you feel emotionally overwhelmed, disconnected, stuck on autopilot, or simply in need of a calming reset. If you have any question...

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