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The Addict's Mom 911

Barbara Theodosiouwww.podomatic.com
Welcome to the Addict's Mom "An Educated Addict's Mom is an Empowered Addict's Mom." The Addict's Mom organization is dedicated to helping mothers of addicts. Please follow our page on Podomatic http://addictsmom911.podomatic.com When we ask you to "follow" our page, it is NOT out of some self-centered gratification to get the most follows on Podomatic. It is NOT out of greed it is NOT because, we want something from YOU. It is because there are still so many moms out there we have not reached yet. So many mothers who don’t know there is a place to share without shame. A place where they won’t be alone and they can find hope. By following our show on Podomatic and sharing our groups and fanpages (links are at the bottom) there is a greater chance another mom will discover our group who may not know we are here yet. She will see she is not alone, and she will receive help, hugs, and hope. She will receive resources, recovery, and resolve. By liking and sharing our page you help spread awareness of the epidemic of addiction in this nation. An epidemic that has touched 23.5 million Americans. The Addict's Mom has reached almost 15,000 members and we expect to double our membership this year. The Addict's Mom now has a website and Facebook closed group, fan pages, specialized groups and more. Would you or someone you know make a good guest for our show? If so follow our show on Podomatic and email me at Barbara@mommymentors.com A few other places you can find the Addicts' Mom.. The Addict’s Mom Fan Page https://www.facebook.com/addictsmom - TAM Fan Page The Addict’s Mom Closed Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/theaddictsmom/ The Addict’s Mom online community www.addictsmom.com
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Episodes

Episode 8 - Codependency Holistic Coach, Debbie Sherrick - Part 2

Codependency Holistic Coach, Debbie Sherrick Interview Part 2 A heart felt interview sharing one woman's journey to overcome codependency issues stemming from her childhood, Debbie shares her transformation from dependency to strength, giving valuable tips and insights. Debbie teaches others how let go of control and manipulation essentially how to make that shift from codependency to freedom. Keeping in mind the correlation between addiction and codependency every addict's mom would benefit fro...

Feb 04, 201437 min

Episode 7 Bipolar Disease and Addiction

Many people have questions about the term “dual diagnosis” and what that might mean when they hear that their loved ones are being treated at a rehab facility for this. Dr. Tom Jensen, the medical director of the International Bipolar Foundation, along with the president and creator, Muffy Walker and member Lynn Hart Muto join Denise this week to discuss what Bipolar Disease is and how it can be related to addiction. They try to answer many of the questions brought up by loved ones about mental ...

Oct 20, 201357 min

Episode 6 Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – What Happens at a 12 step Meeting (support group) Anyway?

We often refer to “going to meetings” when we talk about recovery and sobriety. What does this mean? Today Denise’s interviews will answer questions about these meetings to remove any myths and/or mystery behind the concept of 12 step meetings. Many people have concerns and fears about attending these meetings mostly because of the “unknowing” and this show is meant to relieve that aspect and to offer knowledge so they can make informed decisions based on facts. Family groups like Al-anon and Na...

Oct 17, 201350 min

Episode 5- Addicted to Addicts: Survival 101 – David Sheff’s “Beautiful Boy” and “Clean”

On this week’s show my guest is David Sheff. David Sheff is an American author of the New York Times best-selling memoir Beautiful Boy: A Father’s Journey Through His Son’s Addiction. In 2009, Sheff was included in the Time Magazine Time 100, The World’s Most Influential People, and Beautiful Boy was named the best nonfiction book of the year by Entertainment Weekly. The book also won the Barnes & Noble “Discover Great New Writers Award”for nonfiction and was an Amazon Best Book of the Year ...

Oct 17, 201359 min

Episode 4 - How does brain chemistry influence addiction?

Can restoring your child's brain chemistry resolve their addiction? Could this be the answer you are looking for? In this interview with Dr. Charles Tracy Sands from Transformations Treatment Center in Delray Beach, Florida, we discuss an exciting new approach to addiction treatment. Dr. Sands explains how imbalances in brain chemistry cause addicts to self-medicate and by utilizing a holistic approach of nutrition and supplements, serotonin and dopamine levels can be naturally restored and end ...

Oct 15, 201346 min

Episode 3 - Obama Care and Addiction - What you need to know

In this episode we interview Neisha Zaffuto and William McCormick of Medivance Billing. They share with us what every addict's mom needs to know about Obamacare and how it will affect those suffering with addiction. Medivance is sponsoring the "Moments of Change" Conference on September 24th, 2013 at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach, Florida and has generously gifted us with a special code for admission reducing the day's admission fee from $225 to only $50(breakfast and lunch are included)! The...

Oct 15, 201342 min

Episode 1 - Interview with Co-dependency Coach - Debbie Sherrick

Listen as we interview Debbie Sherrick, a certified Holistic Health Counselor and Codependency Life Coach teaching people how to unite mind, body and spirit for a successful healthy life style. Debbie was brought up in an abusive, alcoholic home in a little Indiana farm town. The oldest of four children, she learned to rescue, care take, enable, deny self, direct, and become a young adult at a very early age. Debbie has been teaching holistic wellness to those in recovery for 22 years. She has l...

Oct 15, 201352 min

Episode 1 Joe Herzanek

The Addict's Mom explores what to do when you have reached your bottom line with your addicted child with Joe, Herzanek, author of Why Don't They Just Quit? What Families and Friends Need to Know About Addiction and Recovery

Oct 15, 201351 min
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