Fragmented to Whole

Life Lessons from 12 Step Recovery

This podcast can help you go from fragmented to whole. The title of the podcast comes from my journey of recovery in 12 step programs where I came in feeling fragmented and now I AM WHOLE. I talk about how that happened, and many of the lessons I've learned in recovery. I cover such topics as learning acceptance, overcoming unrealistic expectations, intimacy, forgiveness and boundaries.

All episodes are 20 minutes or less, most are less than 15. The first episode is my story in brief so you'll hear about the kind of profound life changes that I experienced in 12-step recovery. Other episodes cover specific topics such as Acceptance, Victim Mentality, Overcoming Negative Thought Loops, etc. You don't have to be in recovery to benefit from it though!

One last (very important) thing. I don't speak for or endorse any particular 12 step program of recovery. Though I'm a huge fan of 12 step recovery, and a member of two 12 step fellowships, I cannot speak them. Take what you want and leave the rest.

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Episode 138: Setting Boundaries around Family – when they love hiking, and you hate it

I wanted to share the message I got from a client that I believe that a lot of you will resonate with, and really how this message truly shows how to live your life on purpose. When we have healthy boundaries, we learn to trust ourselves and feel integral. When we are whole, we don’t…

Episode 137: Learn to Love Yourself: 16 things I learned about Self-Love in Recovery, Part 2

Last week I shared the first 8 of 16 things I learned about self love through recovery. If you haven’t yet, I want to encourage you to go back and listen to that episode first. Episode 137 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about the other 8 of 16 total self love lessons I…

Episode 136: Learn to Love Yourself: 16 things I learned about Self-Love in Recovery, Part 1

If I had to boil down the 12 steps to recovery into one thing, I would say it all has to do with learning to love yourself. Now that I’ve grown to love myself, I can look back and see where I have put in that effort. That’s why episode 136 of the Fragmented to…

Episode 135: Go From Envy to Inspiration With One Simple Mind Shift

The idea that we should envy someone rather than be inspired by them is based on the notion that we can’t have what they have because what is possible for them must not be possible for us. That’s why episode 135 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about going from envy to inspiration with…

Episode 134: You Spot it, You Got It- Psychological Projection in 12 Step Recovery

Oftentimes, the things that you notice or that bother you in others are a reflection of a trait, habit, or behavior that you have yourself and don’t particularly like.  That’s why episode 134 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about psychological projection in 12-step recovery!  In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast,…

Episode 133: I Got Over My Fears Because Courage is Contagious

I always thought courage meant that you had no fear but rather, it’s the ability to take action in the face of fear. That’s why episode 133 of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast is about how I got over my fears because courage is contagious!  In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m…

Episode 132: Here’s How to Overcome Disappointment So That You Can Have Peace

In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of accepting what you cannot control and actionable steps you can take right now to overcome disappointment by finding the positives in every situation.  Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include: The connection between acceptance and disappointment…

Episode 131: Let Go of Your Expectations of Others and Meet Your Own Needs

In this episode of the Fragmented to Whole Podcast, I’m sharing the importance of meeting your own needs instead of looking outside of yourself and actionable steps you can take right now to let go of your expectations of others.  Some of the talking points I go over in this episode include: Codependents tend to…

Episode 130: Guest Episode – Robin from Workit Health

Today’s guest is Robin McIntosh, Co-CEO & Co-Founder of Workit Health which provides online drug and alcohol treatment with medication. Robin shares of her idyllic childhood that was ruptured with tragedy. She learned of the generational abuse of alcohol in her family at that time, then later because a polysubstance user who relapsed repeatedly. When…

Episode 129: Why People Get Offended When You Set Boundaries with Them

I share a couple of stories to illustrate how people get offended when someone sets a boundary with them, and how it (often) is because they don’t have healthy boundaries themselves. You’ll also learn how it’s up to you where and when you want to set boundaries, and whether you want to explain about your…

Episode 128: Are You a Peach or a Pear? Not Everyone Is Going to Like You

Coming to understand that we are flawesome (flawed + awesome) and that not everyone is going to like us is a GAME CHANGER for many of us in recovery! When we realize that we’re fine just as we are, and some people are just never gonna like us, life gets easier. I give a metaphor…

Episode 127: You Don’t Have to Believe the Stories Going through Your Head

We often make up stories about ourselves, others and the world that are not based in fact and truth. Yet we act as if they are and live with the consequences of believing these b.s. stories! You don’t have to life like that! You’ll hear a couple of stories about what these stories can look…

What listeners are saying

"Barb, it's clear that you're speaking from your lived experience, and what you talk about is beyond the rooms of recovery. You actually operationalize recovery."

- C

"Your podcast was a delight to listen to. Authenticity, sincerity starts within and re-parenting oneself with gentleness, humor, love and respect are the tools that fuels the process."

- A

"Full of useful, helpful guidance!!!! So, I say thank you for your efforts! It was not preachy at all - and I guard against 'preachiness.' ...Thank you for your efforts Barb."

- A.C

"I play [your podcasts] for people when I give them rides home from meetings. They find them awesome as I do...I am hoping to begin using your podcasts in groups at work - short enough to hold people's attention and wonderful topics that all can benefit from as we try to bring healing and freedom from suffering into the world...you are a delight and a noble soul. Thank you. Grateful for your commitment to help heal our planet."

- R

"If I had to describe it....I bathed in episodes 1-3 this morning and I feel much more prepared to engage in the tasks that will bring me success...thank you."

- V

"You have opened doors in my mind that I did not know existed. Listening to you and your podcasts has made an enormous impact on my life, and now my outlook. You rock!" ~ A.

"Thank you, Barb! Listening to your podcast gave me hope that you could help me.

Framing everything through the lens of “boundaries” made sense to me. Something “clicked.” I realized many of my own struggles – maybe all of them – could be seen through the same lens. I also felt – after bingeing your podcasts – that I already knew you and that you were a straight shooter. You experienced many of the challenges that I was facing, and I greatly appreciated your willingness to share openly and honestly. And I was so encouraged to hear you talk about how much better your life is after starting your own recovery journey." ~ K

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