Posts by krativeadmin

Learn the various ways in which we deny the dysfunction in our lives, including minimizing abuse, forgetting dysfunctional episodes and not putting things together that are connected. Show NotesIf you grew up in a dysfunctional family, chances are you’re in denial about a lot of things, like perhaps you think of abusive and dysfunctional behaviors…

This episode will help you begin to see where helpful behavior becomes rescuing behavior so you can change your ways from rescuing others, to simply being helpful. Show NotesIf you get drained and resentful about helping others, you want to hear this episode! In it you will learn to tell the difference between being helpful…

If you’ve been on a journey of discovery for many years but realized no real, lasting changes, then listen to this episode about how to achieve the deeper, lasting changes that are the promise of recovery. Show NotesIn this episode the differences between discovery and recovery are laid out, as are the differences between relief…

If this podcast has been helpful to you, you might want to be coached by Barb like her coaching client who is featured in this interview. Show NotesIn this episode Barb’s coaching client “S” shares why she decided to hire Barb as a coach rather than someone else, what it’s like to be coached by…

Learn not just WHY to forgive, but HOW. Show NotesAfter years of trying to forgive and reading all kinds of books about WHY, I finally learned HOW to forgive. I share how I learned to forgive, as well as the many reasons why we need to do it (it for US, not them!).

Learn to stop gossiping, learn to stay out of other people’s business and keep the focus on yourself. Show NotesIn this episode I discuss one of my most insidious defects of character – gossip. I share my journey to stop gossiping and what I learned along the way. This includes why I did it, why…

Learn how to use gratitude to take the focus off your pain, which could transform your life. Show NotesIf you are someone who is always focused on the pain and the crap of your life this episode could be transformative for you. I talk about my daily gratitude journaling and how it’s changed everything for…

In this episode I talk about my #3 tool of recovery which is keeping the focus on me and how this has been enormously helpful in changing the way I operate in the world and leading me to peace. Show NotesDo you want peace and serenity? Well, if you are always focused on others, butting…

In this episode I talk about my #2 tool of recovery which is reaching out and how it’s made me feel like I’m no longer alone. Show NotesIf you feel isolated and alone and are sick of feeling that way, this episode is for you! I talk about the power of reaching out to others,…

In this episode I introduce my top 3 tools of recovery, then talk in detail about the thing that has helped me most in recovery – pausing. Show NotesIf you’re reactive and want to stop, or if you’ve been told “count to 10 before responding” and don’t know how to even begin doing that, this…