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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Fragmented to Whole Podcast 7: Intensity, Intimacy and Trust
This episode is about learning to build trust with others and achieve true, emotional intimacy. Show NotesIf you’ve always wanted intimacy and have no idea how to get it, this episode is for you! I talk about learning to trust people, be vulnerable with them, and become intimate with them. I also make the distinction…
Fragmented to Whole Podcast 6: Fear of Being Judged
This episode is about how you can get over the fear of being judged by others. Show NotesIf you are someone who lives in fear all the time, especially fear of being judged by others, this episode is for you! I talk about how this fear was so powerful that it led me to feel…
Fragmented to Whole Podcast 5: Affirming Ourselves
As a follow up to the last episode, this episode provides additional ways to get past negative thought patterns. Show NotesIn this episode I continue to explore ways to get out of negative thinking by introducing ways to affirm ourselves. I talk about the role of affirmations in getting out of negative thought patterns. By…
Fragmented to Whole Podcast 4: Overcoming Negative Thought Loops
This episode will address the negative thought patterns in our heads and how to get out of them. Show NotesIn this episode you’ll hear about negative thought loops, or ruminating. This will be contrasted with processing, which is a healthy way to deal with the thoughts roaming around in your head. Rather than staying stuck…
Fragmented to Whole Podcast 3: Victim Mentality
In this episode you will hear how I came to understand that I had a victim mentality and what that has meant for my recovery and personal development. Show NotesIn this episode, you will hear how I came to understand I had a victim mentality, which I was completely blind to previously. I will make…
Fragmented to Whole Podcast 2: Acceptance
In this episode you will hear how I learned how to accept things that I previously thought were UNacceptable. Show NotesThis episode describes the process I went through to come to acceptance, which has had a big hand in leading to my peace and serenity. There is also some reflection on emotional acceptance and self…
Fragmented to Whole Podcast 1: My Story in Brief
In this episode you will hear some of the many ways in which I have healed and grown as a result of my recovery in 12 step rooms. Show NotesThis episode describes the many ways I’ve tried my whole life to have a better life, how I got into 12 step recovery, and some of…
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"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