by Jodie Stevens | Jan 28, 2021 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Psychology and Personal Growth |
In the co-dependent family system, feeling are uncomfortable to talk about and they are usually disregarded or minimized. I often heard things like “we don’t know why you feel that way,” or “you shouldn’t feel that way.” So pretty soon, you don’t. Or you...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 24, 2021 | podcast |
Shame and the False Self (and how to unearth our true self) – Many of us put forth a false-front or what is called the False-Self. This is the ‘us’ we think others will like better. We are afraid if they see the real ‘us’ they won’t...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 21, 2021 | Choices, Boundaries, Forgiveness, Psychology and Personal Growth |
Does forgiveness mean reconciliation? The quick answer: No. The reason is because forgiveness and reconciliation are two separate things. It is wonderful when relationships can be reconciled. However, that is not always possible or even safe for that matter. It is...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 13, 2021 | Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Choices, Happiness, Hope, Psychology and Personal Growth |
“Lord, if you will strike me sober, I will throw away all my heavy metal CD’s.” That is how the conversation with God went 15 years ago when I desperately wanted to quit drinking. There I was in my swanky little apartment filling two big black heavy duty trash bags...
by Jodie Stevens | Jan 4, 2021 | podcast |
In this episode you will learn: What forgiveness is and what it is not; reasons why we struggle to forgive; why we are commended to forgive in the Bible; the destructive power of un-forgiveness; and how to forgive. Join me and and my fabulous friend Lori Lara (who...
