Sometimes, our feelings need a timeout.

Recovery is like a rollercoaster—it has its ups and downs and unexpected twists that can leave you feeling dizzy. But one thing that can help you stay grounded is doing an emotional check-in.

It’s super easy to forget how you're actually feeling until your emotions are like adding Mentos to a bottle of Coke; they explode. That’s where an emotional check-in comes in—it’s like hitting “pause” on life to see what’s really going on inside without judgment (and without throwing your hands up and screaming at the sky).

Think of it as a quick pit stop for your feelings, designed to keep you on track in your recovery journey. Here’s a simple guide to get you started.

Welcome back my Superstars! Have you ever been blindsided by a trigger? One moment you’re fine, and the next, you’re spiraling into a sea of emotions. I’ve been there, and today I’m sharing how to stay grounded when those moments hit.

I’m continuing with the trigger series with my third installment on triggers. (Here are the first and second posts).

As you work on establishing boundaries, take a moment to reflect on what you truly need for your own emotional wellbeing. This is about creating clarity for yourself and expressing these needs to your partner in a respectful way.

If you’re considering a boundary agreement, remember that it’s okay for it to change as your relationship and individual recoveries evolve. Some couples include specific consequences for boundary crossings, while others don’t. Ultimately, you'll know what works best for your relationship. Here’s what worked—and didn’t work—for me after my husband’s disclosure. (You can swap out the unhealthy/unwanted behavior for your needs).

Happy holidays, Superstars! Today, I’m sharing the companion workbook to last week’s blog post about emotional and outside triggers in addiction recovery. My apologies for not posting sooner. It took longer to create than I anticipated. I hope you find it helpful.

On a side note, I’m spending time with family over the next few weeks. I have podcasts scheduled through New Year’s Eve but may not have time for further blog posts or podcasts until mid-January. I’ll continue the series upon my return. I hope everyone enjoys the holiday season and stays safe!

Hello, my Superstars! Today, I’m doing the second installment of my series on triggers. We’ll focus on emotional and outside triggers in addiction recovery. Knowing and understanding our triggers can help us maintain our sobriety and develop successful coping strategies. I’ll also include an in-depth workbook on Monday to help you identify and manage your emotional and outside triggers. You can find part one here.

Managing stress is an important part of recovery and healing. Stress can feel like it’s unavoidable, but with the right tools and mindset, you can navigate it and protect your emotional sobriety. This post will explore common stress triggers, practical stress relief strategies, and ways to help you build resilience on your journey.

When you’re in the recovery and healing world, you’re going to hear the word “trigger” all the time. Unfortunately, it’s one of those words that’s also become overused on social media. That doesn’t mean it’s lost validity in our space, though. In fact, identifying our triggers is a crucial part of our recovery and healing process. I understand how overwhelming this can feel, so be gentle with yourself as you’re learning about and understanding your triggers. Over the coming weeks, I’ll be doing a series on triggers. This is part one.

Today, we continue our conversation about betrayal trauma. The first post was published on Monday. This trauma may stem from dishonesty, infidelity, or breaches of trust, whether emotional, psychological, or even physical. If you've experienced these, my heart goes out to you. I want you to know that healing is possible, and there are different approaches to guide you on your journey