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Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard

Dr. Jacques de Broekertwww.wellspringmindbody.com

Doc Jacques Your Addiction Lifeguard" podcast is like your friendly chat with a seasoned therapist, Dr. Jacques de Broekert, who's all about helping folks navigate the choppy waters of addiction and mental health.

Join Doc Jacques on a journey through real talk about addiction, therapy, and mental wellness. Each episode is like sitting down with a good friend who happens to be an expert in addiction recovery. Doc Jacques shares his insights, tips, and stories, giving you a lifeline to better understand and tackle the challenges of addiction.

From practical advice to stories of resilience, this podcast dives into everything - from understanding addiction's roots to strategies for healing and recovery. You'll hear about different therapies, how to support family and friends, and why a holistic approach to health matters in the recovery process.

Tune in for conversations that feel like a breath of fresh air. Doc Jacques invites experts and individuals who've conquered addiction to share their stories, giving you a sense of community and hope as you navigate your own or your loved ones' recovery journeys.

"Doc Jacques Your Addiction Lifeguard" is that friendly voice guiding you through the tough times, offering insights and tools to make the journey to recovery a little smoother.

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Episodes

The Issues That Can Cause Discomfort

Send us a text Today our world is in crisis and it is effecting so many people. What do you do if you are triggered into feeling really uncomfortable by world events? Support the show

May 28, 202524 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Step 9: A Very Particular Part

Send us a text There is a specific part of Step 9 that I always feel I need to address when working with people working on recovery. Support the show

May 16, 202524 minSeason 5Ep. 12

The Push And Pull Of Discomfort

Send us a text Do you know someone who is an addict and just can't seem to tolerate discomfort? Or are you that person who can't tolerate discomfort? Support the show

May 09, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 11

Finding A Good Therapist Is Important

Send us a text Why is it important to find a good therapist? And how do you know if you found one that is good? Let's find out. Support the show

Apr 25, 202528 minSeason 5Ep. 9

How To Spread The Good News

Send us a text Spreading the message of recovery and living the principles of recovery are good goals. That's what Step 12 is all about. Support the show

Apr 04, 202525 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Do You Know How To Self-Sooth?

Send us a text It is important to know how and when to self sooth when you are uncomfortable. Support the show

Mar 28, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 6

Change Your Perspective, Change Your Addiction

Send us a text Something as simple as working on your perspective can alter your recovery that maybe has stalled out or you are struggling to start. Support the show

Mar 20, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 5

The Trauma Response Trifecta

Send us a text There are three areas of us that get affected by trauma. Do you know that this is happening? Support the show

Feb 14, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Where To Return As A Prodigal Child

Send us a text Ever person working on recovery ultimately becomes a returning prodigal child. But what to do when you have no where to return to. Support the show

Jan 24, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 2

The Enemy Wants Your Soul

Send us a text Addiction is a spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical warfare. Are you able to engage in the battle alone without armor and weapons? Support the show

Jan 10, 202526 minSeason 5Ep. 1

What Is It Really Like Going To Rehab?

Send us a text Find out what it's really like going to rehab for the first time. What did you expect it to be like? Support the show

Dec 18, 202415 minSeason 4Ep. 25

Separate The Problem From The Addiction

Send us a text A tough thing to do is to separate the problem from the addiction in order to move to recovery and self forgiveness. Support the show

Dec 13, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 24

Getting There Because Of You

Send us a text Is it really important to get clean and sober for someone else or because of someone else? I think it is better to do it because of someone. Find out why in this podcast episode. Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show...

Dec 06, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 23

Is This Rock Bottom?

Send us a text The latest tragedy that just happened to me, is this finally rock bottom? Support the show

Oct 28, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 22

Just How Long Is This Gonna Take?

Send us a text The question of how long does it take before I can consider myself to be clean or sober gets answered. Support the show

Oct 11, 202427 minSeason 4Ep. 21

Be Responsible For Your Own Recovery

Send us a text Stop making other people be responsible for your recovery by doing all of it for you. Support the show

Sep 27, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 20

The Stages Of Recovery

Send us a text The stages of the focus of recovery as described by someone who has been working on recovery for the past year are great words of wisdom. Listen to learn what they are. Support the show

Sep 06, 202430 minSeason 4Ep. 19

It's The Small Things That Matter

Send us a text When you have been working on the big things in recovery sometimes you can lose sight of the small things that make a big difference. Support the show

Aug 05, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 17

How To Pick A Sponsor

Send us a text Is picking a sponsor a seemingly difficult or impossible task for you? Well get some advice on how to do it and who to pick. Support the show

Aug 02, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 16

Connectivity Is The Key To Recovery

Send us a text How we get past the use of arrogance to get into recovery is through connection and trust. Support the show

Jun 14, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 14

Help, I've Fallen And I Won't Get Up!

Send us a text Being magically stuck in a position where you won't move to get the help and get into recovery is a tough place to find yourself. Support the show

May 22, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 13

Relief From The Past

Send us a text Having a troubled past will lead you to destruction. Getting into a group environment can help you when you are trying to work through your old issues that seem to linger in your present. Support the show

May 08, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 12

Accident, Experiment, Or Relapse

Send us a text If you go back out what can you expect, and just what did you do? Was it an accident, and experiment, or a full on relapse? Support the show

Apr 27, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 11
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