Beyond Risk & Back

Addiction and the twelve steps, to hell and back

Our guest, Leslie La Vie, opens up about her harrowing journey through addiction, homelessness, and her battles with various substances. Leslie's experiences highlight the importance of the support system provided by her sponsor and the AA community, especially for women and girls navigating the tumultuous path to recovery. She provides insight into how addiction can shift an individual’s focus to other behavioral dependencies and why awareness and self-care are crucial in maintaining sobriety.

 

For free support join our private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingteensthatstruggle/ For parenting resources or to book a coaching session go to parentingeensthatstruggle.com

 

Contact Aaron directly at aaron@firemountainprograms.com. To see all of our pages go to linktr.ee/beyondriskandback

 

Check out the episode here: https://beyondriskandback.podbean.com/e/addiction-and-the-twelve-steps-to-hell-and-back/

 

 

College Funding and Admissions, It Is Never Too Late!

Today we are joined by Dr. Beasley a veteran, educator, and college prep expert. Dr. Beasley is here to share a wonderful message for parents, no matter your age or background, it is never too late to go to college, and there is always a way to get funding and financial aid. "Since 2011, Dr. Beasley and his team have helped students qualify for over $300 Million in scholarships, grants, and dozens of opportunities to reduce college costs without loans. These students have been admitted to the most prestigious institutions in the US (Harvard, Stanford, Duke, Berkeley, and Service Academies) and have been awarded prominent scholarships...." 

go to https://www.beasleycollegeprep.com/ if you or a loved one need information on how to get into a college.

For free support join our private Facebook Group Parenting Teens Struggle. For parenting resources or to book a coaching session go to parentingeensthatstruggle.com. Contact Aaron directly at aaron@firemountainprograms.com. To see all of our pages go to linktree/beyondriskandback.

Al-Anon, spirituality, and trying to fix a broken kid with broken parents

Today we are joined by Reverand Rachel Harrison, a spiritual minister, mother, and recovering alcoholic. She has come to Beyond Risk and Back to share her story with us, about how she struggled to help her own son with his addictions while struggling to control her own. Rachel talks about Al-Anon and how it helped her in her path to recovery, and how she was only able to help her child when she began to help herself. Rachel is a spiritual reverend and offers support for people and families dealing with addiction and codependency. 

Check out her podcast Recover Your Soul, and her many other resources for parents on her website below

https://www.recoveryoursoul.net/about-rachel-harrison

 

Porn, The Demon In Our Device

Today Aaron touches on the subject of porn addiction, a real problem teens today are facing all over the world. JK is an addiction recovery specialist at Elevated Recovery where he helps men 18 plus overcome their vice. How does he know how to escape this trap? Because he himself was once addicted. Even though JK usually works with adults, his advice is just as relevant for our listeners teenagers of all ages. are you wondering if your child has been exposed to sexually explicit content? If you are asking this question, the answer is probably that they already have been. It is important to be at the forefront of this conversation with your child, and while you need to set boundaries, never use shame as a weapon. Check out JK and his many resources for men struggling with this issue below.

https://linktr.ee/elevatedrecovery

 

Burnout, A Parent’s Worst Enemy

Today we are joined by Dr. Joe Sherman to talk about burnout and its serious effects on parents and their mental and physical health. Dr. Joe has been a pediatrician for over 30 years and now works with professionals to help them avoid and overcome burnout. Joe talks to us about his own experiences and lays out a clear explanation of burnout as a parent, what to look out for, and how it may affect you if it goes untreated. Contact Dr. Joe on his website below for further information.

https://joeshermanmd.com/

 

Childhood Development, It’s Never Too Late

Today we are joined by Theresa Alexander Inman, an expert in childhood development. Theresa talks to Aaron about early childhood development, how to do your best in this important time, and what are some of the key checkpoints to track your child's growth. This episode is chock full of information, but best of all, Theresa assures parents that even if they have made mistakes, it is never too late to help the development of your child. Check out Theresa's website link below!

https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/parenting-with-confidence/id1616993067

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG8i_QboDB7jhaBbQ6Uemsg

https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresa-alexander-inman-ma-bcba-itds-01858b84/

 

 

The Practical Approach to Meditation with Tom Cronin

Today we are joined by a very special guest Tom Cronin. Tom talks about his no-nonsense approach to meditation, and how it will help you to become a better parent. Do you struggle with an overactive mind, addiction, self-doubt, or anxiety? Meditation can and will help you to manage these problems.

Check out Tom's links below!

https://tomcronin.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tomcronin/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomcronin1/?originalSubdomain=au

 

Wilderness Therapy, The Boogieman of Treatment

Wilderness therapy has been a hotly debated subject over the past few years. Questionable practices and outright abuse have led to the industry's reputation being on shaky ground. Andy Goldstrom talks about his experience with wilderness therapy, and how he believes it saved his daughter's life. Aaron asks the tough questions, is the whole industry at a point of no return, is my kid really safe in the wilderness, or are there just a few bad apples on the tree?

Check out Andy and his consulting services at these links below

 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andygoldstrom/

https://parentsjourneycoaching.net/

https://www.skysthelimitfund.org/

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Andy-Goldstrom/author/B08945L217?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

 

 

Dr. Danny Brassell, reading, technology, and cyber security

Today Aaron is talking to Dr. Danny Brassell, keynote speaker, author, and coach. Danny talks about keeping your kids safe on the internet, the importance of reading, and how educating your kids, rather than preventing them from doing things, can lead to a safer and more positive world. Check out Cyber Smarties for a great way to keep your children safe online. Get Danny's book for free here

https://freegiftfromdanny.com/

https://dannybrassell.com/connect-with-danny/

https://cybersmarties.com/

 

Paul Zolman Role of Love

Today we are joined by love coach and father of eight Paul Zolman. Paul talks to Aaron about his own troubled past, and how that led him down a journey of self-discovery which allowed him to end a generations-long cycle of abuse. He shares with us his best advice for expressing love, and how his book and game, Role of Love, can help couples and families find new ways to express their love for each other every day. 

https://roleoflove.com/

Check out pauls book here https://www.amazon.com/Role-Love-effective-demonstrate-everyday/dp/B0BS8RZ3ZH

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulzolman/