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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

Step 5: Deflation Of The Ego

Send us a text Is Step Five really the most difficult step? Deflation of the ego is a necessary step and yes it is difficult. Support the show

Mar 20, 202426 minSeason 4Ep. 8

Addiction Is Not A Choice, But A Decision Is

Send us a text Some would say that addiction is you just choosing to use. Others say it is beyond your control. I say life is about decisions and you can make a different decision today to do something else. Support the show

Mar 05, 202425 minSeason 4Ep. 7

Purposeful Remembering

Send us a text When you are working on recovery you will need to go through memories of all the stuff you did. How do you do that without weaponizing those memories to attack yourself. By using purposeful remembering. Support the show

Feb 23, 202427 minSeason 4Ep. 6

The Stages Of Denial

Send us a text There are several stages of denial when you are working on your recovery. So what are those stages? Good question, listen and find out. Support the show

Feb 09, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 5

Right Fighters: Are You One?

Send us a text Right fighters are a problem in recovery. Are you one? Are you fighting for the right to party (yes 1990s reference millennials)? Let's find out why and what to do about them. Support the show

Jan 30, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Special Guest: Donnie

Send us a text Hear some words of wisdom from someone who survived the 1960's and lived to tell about it. Support the show

Jan 23, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 3

Special Guest: Jon

Send us a text Our guest today has taken a wondering path to recovery that has included may twists and turns. Support the show

Jan 18, 202447 minSeason 4Ep. 2

How To Make An Aftercare Program

Send us a text After you get out of rehab what's next? The aftercare program kicks in. Or at least it should. Support the show

Jan 08, 202429 minSeason 4Ep. 1

Defining Recovery

Send us a text What's the difference between abstinence, sobriety, and recovery? Support the show

Dec 08, 202321 minSeason 3Ep. 31

Boundaries, Boundaries, Boundaries!

Send us a text Why are boundaries important and just how do you place, maintain, and keep them? Support the show

Nov 17, 202327 minSeason 3Ep. 30

A Culture Change Away From Enmeshment

Send us a text Destruction of relationships due to enmeshment requires more than just words or behavior for addiction it is an entire relationship culture that needs to change. Support the show

Nov 16, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 28

What Is The Opposite Of Addiction?

Send us a text Is the opposite of addiction sobriety or being clean? I don't think so. Support the show

Oct 27, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 27

Our Troubling Times

Send us a text It seems like the world is blowing up and that can be a threat to your recovery. Do something to help your self cope. Support the show

Oct 13, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 26

That Crazy Switch In My Head

Send us a text Why do you lose time and reality when you get triggered? And why does impulsivity take over? Support the show

Oct 05, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 25

What Is Abuse?

Send us a text Just what does it take for something to rise to the level of abuse? Understanding what trauma is and when is it reaching the level that you could recognize as abuse? Support the show

Sep 29, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 24

What Is PAWS?

Send us a text PAWS, otherwise known as Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome, is a real issue that few people realize is effecting them in recovery. Support the show

Sep 21, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 23

What Are Aftercare Programs All About?

Send us a text When you discharge from rehab you should be working an aftercare program if you plan on really getting serious about recovery. Support the show

Aug 30, 202329 minSeason 3Ep. 21

Are You Being Authentic In Recovery?

Send us a text Authenticity can be a difficult thing to have when it comes to the change needed to get into recovery. Support the show

Aug 18, 202325 minSeason 3Ep. 20

Diagnosis Is A Tricky Business

Send us a text My thoughts on when a diagnosis from a psychiatrist can be confusing to a patient as well as a therapist. That's because the diagnosis is not a disease but rather a label to identify the disease. Support the show

Aug 04, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 19

Don't Be A Social Handyman

Send us a text Are you in recovery and being distracted from your own recovery by helping others with their recovery when you should be working on your own? Support the show

Jul 28, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 18

Moving At The Speed Of Pain

Send us a text Are you moving at the speed of pain in your recovery? How long is recovery supposed to take anyway? Support the show

Jul 07, 202322 minSeason 3Ep. 16

Are You Buried Or Are You Planted?

Send us a text Living with a constant feeling of failure while you are working on, or are in, recovery is not a healthy way to live. Support the show

Jul 03, 202325 minSeason 3Ep. 15

Healing The Addicted Brain

Send us a text In what environment can you heal your addicted brain? Probably not the one you are in now and most likely not the one you think. Support the show

Jun 16, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 14

Are You A Professional Dependent?

Send us a text Has addiction turned you into a professional dependent? It's time to address that. Support the show

May 26, 202327 minSeason 3Ep. 13

Step 12: Spreading The Good News

Send us a text For those of you who have reached Step !2 it is difficult to understand some times when and how to apply what we are telling you to do. Support the show

May 19, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 12

Your Greatest Weakness Is.........?

Send us a text What is your greatest weakness? It is your inability to surrender to your recovery. Support the show

May 03, 202326 minSeason 3Ep. 11

THC Use In Recovery

Send us a text IS it OK to use THC products if you are in recovery or working on recovery? That's a very good question. Support the show

Apr 18, 202324 minSeason 3Ep. 10
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