If you're in recovery and healing you've probably heard about the importance of reaching out. In this episode we unpack the crucial nature of connection to another or others in your recovery and healing and I give some ideas on what to consider if you're on the fence about it.Support Guide: Help for Spouses and Family of Those in Recovery (https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/support-guide-help-for-spouses-and-family-of-those-in-recovery/introduction?lang=eng)

Connect with me as we talk about Staying in Your Lane in relationships and life. It’ll keep you from careening into a massive 10 car pile-up that can happen as you and yours are going​90 mph down the freeway.

Join me as we revisit the cows and buffalo and as I add what I've learned in this space since recording Take 1 of this episode back in December 2018.Show Notes:Calee Reed's Cleanse You (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=14214ubV7bA)Brene Brown's New Book Atlas of the Heart (https://www.amazon.com/Atlas-Heart-Meaningful-Connection-Experience/dp/0399592555/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=atlas+of+the+heart+brene+brown&qid=1640327609&sprefix=atlas%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-1)My Episode on Gratitude (https://www.beckiehennessy.com/podcast/ep-73-how-to-practice-gratitude-when-youve-been-betrayed)My Episode on Choosing Your State (https://www.beckiehennessy.com/podcast/ep-38-choosing-your-state)My Episode with Becky and Candance from Mindful Art Co. on Self-Compassion (https://www.beckiehennessy.com/podcast/ep-34-navigating-self-compassion-with-becky-and-candace-from-mindful-art-company)My Episode on Feeling Through (https://www.beckiehennessy.com/podcast/ep-69-cornerstone-3-they-cycle-of-stuck-and-the-cycle-of-feeling-through)My Episode on Why It Helps to Feel (https://www.beckiehennessy.com/podcast/ep-44-ps-you-can-feel)Running Towards the Storm Take 1 (from my website) (https://www.beckiehennessy.com/podcast/ep-27-running-towards-the-storm)

What do backpacks and boulders have to do with boundaries? Listen in and see!

You asked for it and so here it is, an episode all about boundaries.  Join in to hear what they are, what they aren't and why they are so important. Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend (https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-Updated-Expanded-When-Control-ebook/dp/B06XFKNB2Y/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3F1LP7CU0E0S9&dchild=1&keywords=boundaries+by+cloud+and+townsend&qid=1631044268&sprefix=boundaries+%2Caps%2C227&sr=8-2) I Don't Have to Make Everything All Better by Gary and Joy Lundberg (https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Have-Make-Everything-Better/dp/0140286438/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=i+don%27t+have+to+make+everything+all+better&qid=1631044307&sr=8-1) Ep. 29: Agreements Instead of Expectations (https://www.beckiehennessy.com/podcast/ep-29-agreements-instead-of-expectations) Ep. 55: Be Kind, Not Nice (https://www.beckiehennessy.com/podcast/ep-55-be-kind-not-nice) Brene Brown on Boundaries (video) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YiUhWSl_Q4) Self-Compassion Website (Dr. Kristin Neff) (https://self-compassion.org/) Rise Up Restored Podcast (Beckie Hennessy as a guest) (https://riseuprestored.com/podcast/ep-38-boundary-basics)

Let's dive in to why getting clear on your values is going to become your North Star as you navigate healing and recovery. SHOW NOTES: Dare to Lead Book by Brene Brown (https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520/ref=asc_df_0399592520/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312118059795&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16358351629321217648&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029770&hvtargid=pla-525235242163&psc=1) Dare to Lead Workbook (Free Download) (https://daretolead.brenebrown.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/DTL-Read-Along-Workbook-v1.pdf)

This episode builds on the previous episode and adds in some advanced self-care practices to consider. Show Notes: Boundaries (https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310585902/ref=asc_df_0310585902/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312045581420&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6564333415342741697&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029770&hvtargid=pla-568945958311&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=62837065180&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=312045581420&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6564333415342741697&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029770&hvtargid=pla-568945958311) by Townsend and Cloud Clarifying Values (http://thehappinesstrap.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/complete_worksheets_for_The_Confidence_Gap.pdf) (from the book The Confidence Gap by Russ Harris) Boundaries Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5U3VcgUzqiI) with Brene Brown Dare to Lead (https://www.amazon.com/Dare-Lead-Brave-Conversations-Hearts/dp/0399592520) by Brene Brown (values exercise) Specialized Therapy (https://www.beckiehennessy.com/) (yeah, it's me guys.) Reaching Out Criteria (https://abn.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/support-guide-help-for-spouses-and-family-of-those-in-recovery/6-thy-friends-do-stand-by-thee-?lang=eng) (from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' Support Guide: Help for Spouses and Family of Those in Recovery)

Self-care is a buzz word right now...but a lot of folks are missing the mark. Listen in as I share my definition of self-care and as I share 5 basic self-cares (is that a word??) that we all need to consider doing daily. Show Notes: Liberating Saints (https://ls.leadingsaints.org/presell-page29085624) through Leading Saints (https://leadingsaints.org/) The Dear Daughter Workshop through Daisy May and Me (https://daisymayandme.com/) has occurred already.  Check out Mollie's website (https://daisymayandme.com/) for upcoming events. Brene Brown's podcast episode with David Eagleman (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3zWZuSHMooOnPv5oIvDXCM)

Let's talk about some go to how to's when it comes to practicing gratitude through healing and recovery. (SPOILER ALERT.  It does NOT include the phrase 'at least'...)

If you're a Facebook friend or an Instagram follower, you may wonder where I went.  Listen in as I explain the unconventional reasons why I parted ways with Instagram and Facebook.