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The Crash That Opened the Gates of Heaven: Chad’s Story of Survival and Surrender

Imagine growing up in a world where survival overshadows dreams. For Chad Gain's, this was his reality—a harrowing story of abuse, resilience, and redemption being brought to life from Angel Studios in Pocket of Hope: The Chad Gain's Story, set to debut on major...

From Rough Drafts to Masterpieces: Embracing Grace in Our Recovery Journey

In the most recent episode of the Genuine Life Recovery podcast, I had the honor of chatting with Bill Vanderbush, a pastor and author known for his insights on grace, forgiveness, and identity, especially when it comes to recovery and mental health. Bill's...

Finding Identity in Christ: My Conversation with Brit Eaton on Body Dysmorphia, Trauma, and Recovery

In a recent episode of the Genuine Life Recovery podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Brit Eaton, an author, speaker, and advocate for women in recovery. Brit’s story is a powerful testimony of overcoming struggles with body dysmorphia, identity issues, and...

Rewriting Recovery: Breaking the Mold with George Wood

In a recent episode of Genuine Life Recovery, I had the privilege of conversing with George Wood, author of Uncovery: Understanding the Power of Community to Heal Trauma. George's journey from addiction and trauma to becoming a beacon of hope for others is both moving...

Understanding and Refining Personal Boundaries: A Journey to Healthier Relationships and Mental Health

Boundaries are more than just a concept—they are a fundamental part of living a healthy, balanced life, especially when it comes to our mental and emotional well-being. However, the idea of boundaries is not a static one; they are not rigid walls designed to keep...

Managing Triggers in Recovery

In this blog, and the latest episode of the Genuine Life Recovery Podcast, we focus on the role triggers play in the recovery process. Understanding what triggers are, recognizing them, and learning how to manage them are transformative steps in the recovery journey....

Navigating Faith and Recovery: Insights from Therapist and Author Roger Marum

The latest episode of the Genuine Life Recovery podcast is a great conversation with Roger Marum. As a seasoned therapist and accomplished author, Roger has explored the interplay between spirituality, mental health, and addiction through his writings and personal...

Navigating Motherhood and Digital Addiction: Emily’s Empowering Tale

In a recent conversation on the Genuine Life Recovery podcast, Emily, a brave individual and mother, opened up about her journey from addiction to empowerment, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of overcoming a digital dependency. Her story is a beacon of...

Customized Recovery Treatment: A Better Pathway to Sobriety

Entering addiction recovery can be a daunting but transformative journey. As someone who struggled with alcoholism and anxiety disorders, and having a brother affected by seizures and ultimately death due to addiction, I understand firsthand the complexities involved...

20 Years Clean: How Lisa Turned Her Life Around

Celebrating Sobriety: A Journey of Hope and Inspiration In the latest episode of the Genuine Life Recovery podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Lisa Grantham (Tannert), an amazing sobriety sister who is about to celebrate an incredible milestone – 20 years of...

Who Is The Real Victim Of Un-Forgiveness?

by Jodie Stevens | Oct 17, 2016 | Forgiveness, Happiness, Hope

Love, Shame, and the Mess of Weeds that Hide it All

by Jodie Stevens | Oct 6, 2016 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Happiness, Hope, Love, Patience

The recovery process is often described as like “peeling back layers of an onion.” Each new season produces a harvest of discoveries. Sometimes they make our soul blossom like a flower; other times they’re like a drought withering our insides with pain, sorrow and...

How Do I Fix My Life When I’m the One Who Messed it Up?

by Jodie Stevens | Sep 26, 2016 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Happiness, Hope

"It is when we try to make our will conform with God’s that we begin to use it rightly. To all of us, this was the most wonderful revelation. Our whole trouble had been the misuse of willpower. We had tried to bombard our problems with it instead of attempting to...

Love is Stronger than Death

by Jodie Stevens | Sep 22, 2016 | Choices, Hope, Love

...for love is as strong as death, its jealousy unyielding as the grave. It burns like blazing fire, like a mighty flame. Rivers cannot sweep it away. If one were to give all the wealth of one’s house for love, it would be utterly scorned. (Song of Solomon 8:6-7)...

God Can Lift You Out of the Slimy Pit, Even if You Dug it Yourself and Jumped In

by Jodie Stevens | Aug 22, 2016 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Forgiveness, Happiness, Hope, Love

“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand” (Psalm 40:2.) God can lift you out of the ‘pit,’ even if you dug it yourself and jumped in. He lovingly rescues us when we cry out to him. I know...

You are Not an Imposter

by Jodie Stevens | Aug 15, 2016 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Happiness, Hope

Have these maniacal self-doubt instigators ever won you over? "Nobody wants me here.” “I don't belong." "Any moment somebody's going to see I'm just a fake and I'm really not good at my job." Or the famous line from the sadistic mother in Carrie: "They're all gonna...

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