Anger, “It’s A Learned Behavior!”

The Agents Of Recovery take on the topic of anger in recovery!

Most of us know about Max Hall’s feelings for the University Of Utah. What you may know is the why behind it!

Max finally comes clean about his anger and the truth about beating Utah!

If you are a college football fan, you will love this podcast and enjoy listening to Max’s version of the “press conference!”

Then hear the Agents discuss key information to understanding anger.

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Balance, Bonding, & Being Present

The Agents of Recovery take a dive into their personal lives to discuss fears of raising teens, the impact of social media and connecting with our loved ones! There are many things to be aware of when in recovery. Today hosts Max Hall, Brock Bevell, and Blu Robinson discuss balance, bonding and being present with our lives and relationships. These are great keys to long term successful relationships and recovery.

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Trauma: The Instigator to Addiction

The Agents of Recovery discuss trauma and how it can lead to addiction.

Here's a breakdown of what is covered:

[00:00:00] - Welcome to the show.

[00:01:03] - Trauma and addiction.

[00:02:42] - What is PTSD?

[00:06:01] - Two incidents in the police department.

[00:30:57] - When did the drugs start to work for Chris?

[00:35:27] - Did the drug use increase the risks?

[00:41:28] - Brock and Max's debate.

[00:45:36] - Can PTSD heal?

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Do You Struggle with Intimacy After Getting Sober?

1. When you feel like you're not good enough for your partner. 2. When you feel like you're not living up to your partner's expectations. 3. When you feel like your partner is constantly pushing you away. If you've been feeling this, then this episode is for you! In this episode, you will learn how to navigate intimacy after sobriety.

Here's a breakdown of what is covered:

[00:00:00] - Brock Bevel pt 1.

[00:01:05] - Question of the week.

[00:02:58] - Getting back in the groove of recovery.

[00:04:23] - What we're talking about.

[00:14:27] - The problem with addiction.

[00:18:40] - Physical vs emotional intimacy.

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Listener Q&A: Are You Cross Addicting?

On this week's podcast, the Agents answer listener questions and share their insights into cross-addiction, offer advice on how to stay focused in your recovery, and set up a powerful topic for next week's show.

Cross addiction, also known as addiction transfer or Addiction Interaction Disorder. It is when a person has two or more addictive behaviors. The addictions can include alcohol or other drugs, but can also include addictions to food, gambling, sex, gaming or other compulsive behaviors.

Addiction is the continued use of a substance or engagement in a behavior despite the potential for personal problems, harm and negative consequences. For example, consider a gambling addiction. If you continue to gamble to the point that you can no longer pay your bills, you lose your car or damage relationships, you may have an addiction. 

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Self-Confident Recovery

In this week's episode, the Agents touch on building a sense of confidence after addiction has tried to take it away. Self-confident people in recovery seem at ease with themselves and their work. They invite trust and inspire confidence in others. These are all attractive characteristics to have. Yet, we know it's not always easy to be confident in yourself, particularly if you're naturally self-critical or if other people put you down. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to increase and maintain your self-confidence. Listen to this episode to learn more.

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How To Start The Healing Process

This week the Agents discuss healing from addiction and how they have taken on the process. You have seen that there is a lot of information out there about addiction recovery, and there are always new theories and science that lead to new programs. It’s important to know that there is no right or wrong approach – in fact, the only right approach is the one that works for you. Keep fighting the good fight. You are worth it!

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Developing Your Recovery Plays

In this week's episode, the Agents talk about the plays you need to make in order to maintain your forward recovery progress. When dealing with a substance abuse disorder, it may seem like there’s no easy escape. Most of these disorders are related to other mental health disorders like anxiety and depression, both of which are difficult to treat or even talk about. Even if you manage to become sober, triggering situations can drive you right back to substance abuse, which can make your odds of long-term recovery seem impossible. Learn how making a plan, calling plays, and learning from your past will help you in your own field of battle!

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Repairing Relationships After Addiction

In order to start rebuilding and repairing relationships after addiction, you have to rebuild yourself into a new person. Listen as the Agents talk about how they have established relationships and what tools they use to bridge the gaps. Remember it’s significant to take into consideration what your actions have done to others before repairing relationships with them. If you aren’t able to see how you’ve hurt the ones you love, how can you fix what was broken? Taking steps to repair every relationship is different, and often depends on how the relationship was impacted by addiction. Some friends and family members set hard boundaries during active addiction, while others encourage codependence. Listen to these great relationship tips and how to build relationships after addiction.

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My Brothers Keeper; Men and Mental Health

In this week's podcast, the Agents discuss men's mental health. Men are less likely than women to be diagnosed with any of the most common mental health disorders, and those who have received a diagnosis are less likely to seek treatment. Yet nearly four times as many men as women die by suicide. Listen and help deepen your understanding that help is available. Reach out, talk to someone, and seek treatment. Call 988 for help!

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How Do I Know If Recovery Really Working?

In this week's podcast the Agents of Recovery touch on the concept of knowing if and when you are in “recovery”. Are you making progress in your recovery and if so how are you tracking it? Listen as Brock poses a powerful question as Max and Blu assist in seeking answers for you to ponder. The Agents understand the principles of sobriety, when you need to ask for assistance, and how to take a step back and see how far you have come. Whether you are in rehab, outpatient treatment, or individual therapy these coaching tips the Agents cover will keep you on that path of recovery.

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What Is Sobriety?

In this week's episode, the Agents of Recovery talk about what sobriety is and if the word or definition should be changed as the many avenues of recovery are being developed. As it stands, 

Sobriety (noun) – 1. The state or quality of being sober 2. Temperance or moderation, especially in the use of alcoholic beverages 3. Seriousness or solemnity. 

Sober (adj) – 1. Not intoxicated or drunk, 2. Habitually temperate, especially in the use of alcohol.

It's an interesting take, and If you are a member of sober communities, chances are you joined because you recognize that there is or might be a problem with alcohol or substances in your life. If you are on the path to sobriety, the end goal will be total abstinence. Yet, they are so many variables to recovery and we would love to get your input as well. 

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