Steve Wildsmith is with the drug and alcohol treatment center Cornerstone of Recovery, Inc., and is also a freelance journalist and a recovering addict. Listen to Steve's story of his chemical suit of armor, his relationship with his mother, and his tribute to Angie, a friend he lost to addiction. What would you tell Moms who are struggling with an addicted child.  Be inspired by Steve's story and learn more about addiction and celebrity artists who have chosen recovery from his blog articles at: TheTiesThatBindUs.org PAIN SHARED is PAIN LESSENED. Join us in the All Mighty Mom Tribe HERE. TO ANGIE: There are cracks in my soul tonight where your light used to shine. I know it's shining now in a better place, burning with the brilliance of a thousand candles. I weep with sorrow that you could never recognize in you what the rest of us saw so easily. --Steve Wildsmith --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up

Interview with Writer and Recovering Addict, Steve Wildsmith

Our addicted loved ones often say things they don't mean, but Moms take their words personally. They struggle with guilt and shame. When we're angry at our loved ones, it severs our relationships with them. The antidote to addicted is connectivity, but how do we connect when we're angry? Listen for a few strategies that worked for me. Join our All Mighty Mom Tribe HERE. We'd love to help you! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

How Do You Forgive Your Addicted Loved One?

There are 18 spiritual gifts. Do you know which gifts God gave you? How can you find purpose in your pain by serving others using your gifts? JOIN the TRIBE for sisterhood, support and accountability. MomsLettingGo.Teachable.com/p/all-mighty-mom-membership/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

What are Your Spiritual Gifts?

Find inspiration from Joshua Talley. Your son and daughter CAN recover. There is HOPE. Join our All Mighty Mom Tribe HERE. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Interview with Joshua, a Recovering Addict and a Former Prison Inmate

Nate Moellering and Tommy Streeter share their addiction story. Now they're working in recovery for Ft. Wayne Recovery. In this broadcast they help Moms understand what a rehabilitation center emcompasses. Fort Wayne Recovery Join Nate and Tommy's FB Group: Bare Knuckle Recovery Join the All Mighty Mom Tribe for Sisterhood and Support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Interview with Ft. Wayne Recovery Staff

Moms of Addicted Loved Ones worry. Is there a way to stop? How can we stop? Listen to this Bible study for meditation and coping skills on how to break free from the worry. Matthew 6:27 27 And which of you by worrying can add a single [a]day to his [b]life’s span? Join the tribe for more support at: MomsLettingGo.Teachable.com/p/all-mighty-mom-membership/ This podcast was inspired by: By Barb Raveling https://barbraveling.com/bible-study-on-worry/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

A Bible Study on How to Break Free from Worry

Learn about a Jail Chemical Addiction Program we have in our community, and be inspired to start one in your local jail. When Moms of addicted loved ones find the power and purpose to overcome the guilt, shame and chaos that keeps them locked in fear, they can break free and implement programs in our communities that make a difference. Meet one Mom who changed the landscape of our jail despite the difficulties she faced. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Interview with Courtney Jenkins, JCAP (Jail Chemical Addiction Program)

Meet Jesse Harless, author, speaker and facilitator for Entrepreneurs in Recovery Jesse Harless doesn’t hold back in his new book If Not You, Then Who?, sharing the story behind his battle with addiction. His journey, which began when he found himself standing in front of a judge as an opioid addict facing narcotics possession charges at the age of twenty -two, taught him the importance of not just sobriety, but of finding recovery. Today, Jesse’s mission is to change the addiction and mental health recovery world one conversation at a time through Entrepreneurs in Recovery. As a leader in his space, Jesse facilitates highly experiential online and in-person training that helps individuals and organizations deepen connections, harness their strengths, elevate purpose, and establish safety. Jesse trained me to lead these experiential workshops, too. I’ve been able to use them in the subscription membership – the All Mighty Mom Tribe, and in my local jail.  Soon I’ll be facilitating them in a women’s recovery home. Please help me welcome Jesse. BOOK PAGE JesseHarless.com Join the All Mighty Mom Tribe for Sisterhood and Support --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Interview with Author, Jesse Harless, If Not You, Then Who?

This is the second part to Family Boundaries. Once you realize family patterns of boundary problems, how to you resolve them? How do you change?  These tactics are from Boundaries, When to Say Yes and When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life, by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. If you'd like to be a part of an interactive group that works on these types of problems, join the All Mighty Mom Tribe. Healing happens in our community. It has to start with Moms. Join us for support, accountability, prayers and fellowship. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Part Two Boundaries - How to Resolve Family Boundary Problems

Do you know what a Genogram is? Why are these important? Learn types of Family Boundary problems from the book, Boundaries, When to Say Yes, When to Say No to Take Control of Your Life. by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend. The other book I mention is Beyond Addiction, How Science and Kindness Help People Change, by Jeffrey Foote, Phd, Carrie Wilkens, Phd, and Nicole Kosanke, Phd. Before we can change our family patterns and dysfunctions, we must be aware of our blind spots and boundary problems. Join the All Mighty Mom Tribe and get in on the discussion to heal and find support. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Learn What a Genogram is and Possible Family Boundary Problems

Why is it so difficult for Moms to follow through with consequences in addiction? What is the difference between logical and natural consequences?  Learn how to create a contract with your family and addicted loved one that communicates well thought out consequences. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Consequences in Addiction

In this episode, I share Jay Shetty's SPOT, STOP and SWAP method to coping with negativity. (From his book, Think Like a Monk, Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day. "Stopping negativity doesn't mean shunning it. Instead, get closer to it." Jay Shetty Learn the SPOT, STOP and SWAP method and find more JOY in your life. You have the power to be more self-aware of the negativity in your life. What will you do about it? --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Think Like a Monk, Train Your Mind for Peace and Purpose Every Day, Jay Shetty

Meet the Mom of an Addicted Loved One, Rosalie Kauffman, who wrote a song, WASH ME, for her son and shares it here - acapella. (Listen all the way until the end.) She talks about where she found the words and how they came to life. ✳??The lyrics give a voice to our beloved addicted ones locked in jails and prisons.  This song brought me to tears.  >>Stay tuned for more information about downloading this music to share in your community.<< --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Meet the Mom of an Addicted Loved One, Rosalie Kauffman, who wrote a song, WASH ME, for her son and shares it here - acapella. (Listen all the way until the end.) She talks about where she found the words and how they came to life. ✳??The lyrics give a voice to our beloved addicted ones locked in jails and prisons.  This song brought me to tears.  >>Stay tuned for more information about downloading this music to share in your community.

Interview with Singer and Songwriter Rosalie Kauffman, WASH ME

I share my BLESS Method of Communicating with our ALO's and using the PEACE Way to Listen. B - Be calm L - Listen E - Empower your child to take responsibility for his actions S - Stay in your lane S - Short - Don't lecture PEACE Way to Listen: Paraphrase, Emotion, Affirm, Consent, Empathy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

How do we Communicate with our Addicted Loved Ones?

The All Mighty Mom Tribe is a private group for Moms of Addicted Loved Ones who want to grow spiritually, personally and emotionally. In the tribe, Moms HEAL. HEALING HAPPENS in our COMMUNITY. Moms will gain confidence, make new friends, understand addiction, learn to love themselves and their addicted loved one, and build better relationships. The membership includes: Addiction courses, Support meetings, one-on-one success partners, Coaching, Bible study, Book study, and more. To JOIN (it costs less than a coffee a day). See the benefits: MomsLettingGo.Teachable.com/p/all-mighty-mom-membership If you have questions, reach out to Michelle at Michelle@MichelleWeidenbenner.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/michelle515/support

Where Can You Find a Community of Moms Who Understand?

I help moms of adult addicted loved ones find joy despite their addicted loved one's choices. As the mother of a recovering addict, and the guardian of two grandchildren, I've spent years trying to cope with this devastating disease. I used to search for others to help me, but couldn't find anyone. Now I'm focused on comforting moms, like you, by sharing hope and the information I've found along my journey. Michelle@MichelleWeidenbenner.com MomsLettingGo.com

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