by Carley Smiddy | Mar 25, 2021 | Mental health, Recovery
Even if we are unsure of what it means or how it works, most of us know the phrase “mind-body connection.” Mind-body practices and teachings are becoming more plentiful by the day in the modern age, as people more and more search for healing. The most exciting part of...
by Carley Smiddy | Mar 4, 2021 | Recovery, Support
When someone first gets sober, they can be confronted with many questions, resistance, and complexities about their sobriety and the journey going forward from strangers and loved ones alike. However, it is perhaps the most painful and confusing when it is outwardly...
by Carley Smiddy | Mar 1, 2021 | Recovery
March is International Women’s Month, with March 8th being the infamous International Women’s Day. This day and month exist to celebrate the legacy of so many women that have radically altered how we view and understand women and the continuous fight for women’s...
by Carley Smiddy | Feb 18, 2021 | Addiction, Recovery
Now that you’re sober, you may be stuck in the mindset that you can’t have fun in sobriety. Some people believe they can only have fun under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Many people spend a lot of time and energy worrying about how they will have fun as a sober...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 18, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness, Mental health, Recovery
Addiction can present through the need to fill a personal void as a coping mechanism to trauma and other mood disorders. When recovering from addiction, following an easy to maintain, sustainable aftercare program that is both enjoyable and provides tangible benefits...
by Carley Smiddy | Jan 15, 2021 | Addiction Recovery, Health & Wellness, Mental health, Recovery
Mindfulness; a seemingly catch-all word to sum up intentional attitudes and practices to just about any activity we resolve to engage in—everything from fitness, diets, sports, and addiction recovery. Like most words or phrases that suddenly find themselves plucked...
