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Ep. 296: The Ripple Effect of Gratitude- How Small Moments Spark Big Changes

By Astrid Ruiz | December 20, 2024 | 0

Send us a text The practice of keeping a daily gratitude journal has had such a considerable impact on my life that I now make a gratitude list both morning and night. I’ve found that the benefit of creating this list is that you have to search for things to be grateful for. You almost…

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Ep. 295: Boundaries Made Simple- How to Communicate Clearly, Honestly, and Politely

By Astrid Ruiz | December 10, 2024 | 0

Send us a text As we know, boundaries are essential for our well-being, but communicating them effectively can be a challenge. Last week on the podcast, I shared the importance of mastering communication to create healthy relationships. As a continuation of that, I wanted to share my tips for how to clearly communicate our boundaries with others.…

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Ep. 294: How to Master Communication, Avoid Conflict, and Create Healthier Relationships

By Astrid Ruiz | December 10, 2024 | 0

Send us a text Before getting into recovery, I thought that I was a good communicator. While that may have been the case when it came to my work, I came to realize that interpersonally, I was actually a horrible communicator. This week’s episode 294 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how to…

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Ep. 293: How Building Boundaries Helps You Achieve Emotional Sobriety

By Astrid Ruiz | November 29, 2024 | 0

Send us a text Most people know that the goal of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is sobriety, but what they don’t know is that the goal of Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families (ACA) is emotional sobriety. And if you’ve listened to my podcast for some time, you will not be shocked to hear that…

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Ep. 292: Rediscovering Love for My Father- A Journey Through Resentment and Healing

By Astrid Ruiz | November 21, 2024 | 0

Send us a text I have been following a guy named David Bayer for some time now and have been greatly influenced by him. One of the many pieces of wisdom he shares about limiting beliefs is that when we have a core limiting belief that we can’t seem to let go of, no matter…

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Ep. 291: Reclaiming My Inner Teen’s Voice- How to Say No With Inner Strength

By Astrid Ruiz | November 21, 2024 | 0

Send us a text As part of my ACA recovery journey, I have been making daily conscious contact with my inner family members, one of which includes my inner teenager. Through this inner work and checking in with my inner teen, I have realized that my people-pleasing ways have put me in harm’s way. Since…

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Ep. 290: Connection, Cold Exposure and Plant Medicine with Jesse Harless

By Astrid Ruiz | November 4, 2024 | 0

Send us a text If you’re not familiar with the term acting “as if”- it’s a common saying in 12-step recovery and one of the ways we learn to adopt new ways of being in the world. Acting “as if” is essentially engaging in behaviors toward the goal of achieving something positive in your life…

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Ep. 289: How to Go Beyond Pretending- Build Your Authenticity Through Acting “As If”

By Astrid Ruiz | November 1, 2024 | 0

Send us a text If you’re not familiar with the term acting “as if”- it’s a common saying in 12-step recovery and one of the ways we learn to adopt new ways of being in the world. Acting “as if” is essentially engaging in behaviors toward the goal of achieving something positive in your life…

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Ep. 288: Overgiving No More- Part 2: How Boundaries Restore Balance and Energize Your Life

By Astrid Ruiz | October 25, 2024 | 0

Send us a text Last week on the podcast, I talked about how setting healthy boundaries was the key to changing the four patterns of overgiving. I want to further that conversation today by providing actionable guidance on understanding yourself better, setting boundaries that reflect your actual wants and needs, and upholding your boundaries once…

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Ep. 287: Overgiving No More- Part 1: Recognizing the Four Patterns That Drain You

By Astrid Ruiz | October 18, 2024 | 0

Send us a text I have always been a giver, but through recovery, I came to terms with the fact that I had been an overgiver. I felt obligated to drop everything and give to everyone at the drop of a hat, which was draining. However, through building healthy boundaries, I learned to give in…

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