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Courage to Change with Karen Gardinier

Karen Gardinierkarengardinier.com
Join Karen Gardinier on "Courage to Change with Karen," a podcast offering daily insights for individuals seeking to enhance their relationships and overall well-being. This podcast is an invaluable resource for codependents, enablers, and anyone feeling overwhelmed by such dynamics, guiding listeners through the transformative principles of Alanon and Naranon programs. Dive into a journey of self-improvement and empowerment with Karen's vast experience steering you towards a more balanced life.
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Episodes

Courage to Change July 8th

Learning to Live One Day at a Time. Taking the cues from nature to just try and go along.

Jul 10, 20219 minSeason 5Ep. 12

Courage to Change July 7th

Sometimes people disagree, all conflict is not bad. Conflict and blame can be an excuse to keep me distracted so I don't have to feel my powerlessness.

Jul 10, 20217 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Courage to Change July 4th

Everyone is welcome in Al Anon. There are no special requirements to be a member.

Jul 10, 202110 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Courage to Change June 30th

Prayer is my way to say I am willing & openminded to new information. Prayer says I am willing to be helped.

Jul 10, 20217 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Courage to Change June 29th

Focusing on my assets not only boost my self esteem but help me recover from the affects of someone else's Alcoholism. Alcoholism is a family disease and tears everyone in the family down and makes every person involved suffer.

Jun 30, 20218 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Courage to Change June 28th

Regardless of the situation going on in everyone else's life I must focus on my own recovery and my own spiritual journey.

Jun 30, 202111 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Courage to Change June 27th

Our painful past, our spiritual experience in this program can truly help someone else. Passing the message of Al Anon is not only my responsibility it is my pleasure.

Jun 30, 20217 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Courage to Change June 24th

A shift of perception can often make our biggest mistakes our greatest assets.

Jun 30, 20215 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Courage to Change June 23rd

Stepping out of Denial and being honest with ourselves will allow us to continue to grow in every area of our lives.

Jun 30, 20219 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Courage to Change - June 19th

Though things don't always go my way. I can accept what I can not change, and change what I can by shifting my perception.

Jun 20, 202115 minSeason 4Ep. 11

Courage to Change- June 17th

Learning to lean on my Higher Power to not only get me through crisis, but help grow through difficult times.

Jun 19, 202111 minSeason 4Ep. 9

Courage to Change June 16th

Detaching with Love! I must let people experience their own satisfactions and disappointments.

Jun 19, 20219 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Courage to Change - June 15th

Words can hurt - so can snide remarks and snarky looks. I must ask God for help everyday to change my old habits of being sarcastic and realize I'm just being mean. Be Kind!

Jun 16, 20217 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Courage to Change - June 13th

The 11th Step is my daily inventory to clean up anything I might have missed during the day. If I clean up my side of the street daily I can walk into the next day a free woman and I'll never have to do a 4th step again.

Jun 16, 20218 minSeason 4Ep. 6

Courage to Change - June 12th

Step 10 gives me an opportunity to live in the day and clean up mistakes as I make them. I then no longer have to carry resentments and fears with me into the next day.

Jun 16, 20215 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Courage to Change - June 11th

Step 9 - The key to this step is getting direction with someone who has experience with this step. this will guarantee that you can move forward with cleaning up your side of the street while not continuing to harm yourself or others.

Jun 12, 20217 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Courage to Change -June 10th

Step 8 - willingness, open-mindedness, honesty and taking responsibility for my part

Jun 12, 20215 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Courage to Change - June 8th

Are you holding on to defects of character because they still serve you? Perhaps they are how you have survived. Step six is a big step and you might need to pray for the willingness to be willing. Be openminded and keep going.

Jun 12, 20218 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Courage to Change - June 6th

The process of being honest with myself, seeing things as they are not as I'd like them to be.

Jun 06, 202110 minSeason 3Ep. 11

Courage to Change - June 5th

The 3rd Step saves me from doing this alone! Open-mindedness is all I need to let new info in and shift my perception and my focus.

Jun 05, 202115 minSeason 3Ep. 10

Courage to Change - June 4th

Hope! A little chink in the armor of despair! We don't have to believe it will happen, only that it could happen!

Jun 05, 202111 minSeason 3Ep. 9

Courage to Change - June 3rd

Arguing with an active alcoholic is a waste of time and energy. Ask God for help and don't engage.

Jun 03, 202114 minSeason 3Ep. 8

Courage to Change - June 2nd

My spiritual experiences have built my faith in my higher power. Problems come & go but God is always with me.

Jun 02, 20215 minSeason 3Ep. 7
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