Ep. 105 Q+A The Social Causes of Addiction and Mental Health with Bob Forrest and Evan Haines
01/04/21 • 93 min
In today's episode, I am joined by Bob Forrest and Evan Haines. Bob and Evan are co-founders of Alo House Recovery Centers, a holistic, non-12-step rehab facility. Both former addicts, Bob and Evan have extensive experience in the recovery field and are experts in the compassionate care model.
We dive into the following topics...
Calling things into existence, manifestation, and the law of attraction
If therapists without addiction experience have a place in drug treatment and how they can utilize empathy and evidence based practices to increase effectiveness in modern treatment
Navigating weed addiction and getting sober without hitting a “rock-bottom”
Setting healthy boundaries with family members
How profoundly divorce can impact children and their mental health
Coparenting with a spouse in active addiction and how gender differences impact this
Evan and Bob’s upcoming book—America is Addiction
Follow Alexis (@itsalexishaines), join our Facebook group, and follow @recoveringfromreality on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at liferesetcourse.com to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and self- sabotaging beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors and replace them with new ones that will set you up for the life you deserve and are fully capable of as you integrate the learnings and tools in your life.
Produced by Dear Media
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In today's episode, I am joined by Bob Forrest and Evan Haines. Bob and Evan are co-founders of Alo House Recovery Centers, a holistic, non-12-step rehab facility. Both former addicts, Bob and Evan have extensive experience in the recovery field and are experts in the compassionate care model.
We dive into the following topics...
Calling things into existence, manifestation, and the law of attraction
If therapists without addiction experience have a place in drug treatment and how they can utilize empathy and evidence based practices to increase effectiveness in modern treatment
Navigating weed addiction and getting sober without hitting a “rock-bottom”
Setting healthy boundaries with family members
How profoundly divorce can impact children and their mental health
Coparenting with a spouse in active addiction and how gender differences impact this
Evan and Bob’s upcoming book—America is Addiction
Follow Alexis (@itsalexishaines), join our Facebook group, and follow @recoveringfromreality on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at liferesetcourse.com to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and self- sabotaging beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors and replace them with new ones that will set you up for the life you deserve and are fully capable of as you integrate the learnings and tools in your life.
Produced by Dear Media
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We dive into the following topics...
Kat’s childhood and what lead to her addiction and now 14 years of sobriety
Navigating the feeling of not belonging
How parenting changes across generations
The importance of self-accountability
The impact of the pandemic and lockdowns on mental health and using service to combat this
Parenting and being in a relationship while sober
Motherhood and birth
Navigating public criticism and backlash on parenting and lifestyle choices
Follow Alexis (@itsalexishaines), join our Facebook group, and follow @recoveringfromreality on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at liferesetcourse.com to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and self- sabotaging beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors and replace them with new ones that will set you up for the life you deserve and are fully capable of as you integrate the learnings and tools in your life.
Produced by Dear Media
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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We dive into the following topics...
AJ’s family life, parental relationships, and
His first stint of sobriety from 2001-2007 and perspective on recently reaching 1 year of sobriety
The causes of his alcoholism and how his fame and fast-paced lifestyle impacted his addiction
How not having a father figure in childhood impacted AJ’s adult life
Dealing with insecurity and his recent boost in confidence
Follow Alexis (@itsalexishaines), join our Facebook group, and follow @recoveringfromreality on Instagram to stay up to date on all things RFR! You can also enroll in Alexis’ Life Reset Course at liferesetcourse.com to learn the exact, tools to recover from limiting and self- sabotaging beliefs, thoughts, emotions, feelings and behaviors and replace them with new ones that will set you up for the life you deserve and are fully capable of as you integrate the learnings and tools in your life.
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Produced by Dear Media
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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