The Vicious Cycle of Addicted Thinking

Send us a textIt’s easy to slip into negativity—especially with so much going on in the world. But what if a few minutes a day could shift your whole outlook? In this episode, we explore the simple but powerful practice of naming five things you're grateful for, multiple times a day. It’s a small habit that can transform your mindset and brighten your day.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us a textIn this special episode, Jeanie Griffin shares details about her upcoming retreat at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu, New Mexico—the breathtaking landscape where Georgia O’Keeffe lived and painted. Under vast desert skies, among ancient red rocks, and with the crisp autumn air surrounding you, step into a sacred space designed for deep listening and renewal.This October, join a circle of change-makers, healers, intuitives, creatives, leaders, and seekers for a transformational retreat unlike any other.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us a textAddiction isn’t just about the amount or type of substance used—it’s also about the distorted thinking that develops alongside it. For alcoholics and addicts, substance use is often supported by irrational beliefs that make it difficult to see the truth. What begins as a perceived solution to life’s challenges can quickly become the very source of even greater problems.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us a textThe term codependency began being discussed in the late 1980s, with the first Codependency Conference being held in Scottsdale, AZ, in 1986. The terms have been used, banished, and used again. Dr. Tim Cermak tried to get the terms included in the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, but so far, the term has not been included. One of the first books, Codependent No More, was written by Melody Beattie. Regardless of what the over-giver behavior is called, there are symptoms that are discussed in this episode.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us a textIn this episode, Jeanie responds to a listener’s question about a common struggle for many Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA): starting projects but not finishing them. She explores the shame that often follows a lack of follow-through and why asking for help can feel so difficult. Can you relate?We’d love to hear from you — email your thoughts or topic suggestions to [email protected] the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us a textDo you get tangled in high-risk relationships that end badly? Is your "picker" broken? Well, maybe those people pick you because you have a flashing neon sign on your head that says, "I tolerate unacceptable behavior."Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us a textWhat if the questions designed to diagnose alcoholism were applied to your mind instead of your drinking? Johns Hopkins Hospital created a set of 20 questions to assess alcohol dependency — but what happens if you swap the word "drinking" for "thinking"?Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us a textWhen we experience trauma, parts of our soul can disconnect as a way to protect us. In this episode, we explore the ancient shamanic practice of soul retrieval — a healing process where lost soul fragments are found and returned, helping restore wholeness and well-being.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us a textForget the theology and set aside everything you think you know about your higher power—use these suggestions to cultivate a deeper, closer spiritual connection.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans

Send us a textThe spiritual path isn’t always easy, but it can be deeply transformative. In this episode, we explore the insights and truths Lorna Kelly discovered along her own journey—lessons that may inspire and guide you on yours.Support the showWe're eager to hear from you! Feel free to share your thoughts through our anonymous form or simply write to [email protected] with your topic requests or any burning questions you'd like us to explore on the podcast. https://linktr.ee/freshouttaplans