The Well Minded Podcast with Master Therapist Lynn Matti

In the company of Women A place where women support one another with wisdom and celebrated each others’ successes and joys. Removing from our day to day lives the substances, behaviors, and beliefs that numb our creativity, intuition, and intelligence. We believe this is not only possible but vital for our collective future. This is why SoberSoul and The Recovery Lounge were created. To provide a safe place for women to find their voice and shine their light. A community of Recovering female leaders and change makers working along-side each other for a more beautiful future. We Are All Recovering From Something.

More from the work of Allen Berger Ph. D.,a popular public speaker and nationally recognized expert on the science of recovery, is the author of 12 Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery, 12 More Stupid Things That Mess Up Recovery, 12 Smart Things to Do When the Booze and Drugs Are Gone, 12 Hidden Rewards of Making Amends and Love Secrets Revealed: What Happy Couples Know About Having Great Sex, Deep Intimacy, and a Lasting Connection.

Psychologist Carl Rogers believed that for a person to "grow", they need an environment that provides them with genuineness (openness and self-disclosure), acceptance (being seen with unconditional positive regard), and empathy (being listened to and understood). How do we get these things?

Lynn discusses Stephanie Brown's book The Alcoholic Family in Recovery, which gives four distinct stages that the alcoholic and the family surrounding him or her must go through to achieve recovery.