Staci Wilkinson

The Addicted to Love Podcast

Staci Wilkinson

  • Episode 33: Candy Corn is Nasty

Episode 33: Candy Corn is Nasty

Friday 15th October 2021

Doug and Staci discuss overcoming addiction's impact on their marriage and family, focusing on mental health, communication, and personal growth.
41 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Healing

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The Addicted to Love Podcast
Author:
Staci Wilkinson
Overview:
Categories:
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Healing Relationships
Relationships & Community
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Overcoming Addiction: Doug and Staci's Journey to Healing and Growth

I felt victim to that, you know, mentally over The Last Couple Of Weeks as well, just like the times that have gone well has been, when I've been positive mantras, and okay, here's what I can control, here's what I can't.
Ever wondered how a marriage can survive the storm of substance abuse? In this episode of 'The Addicted to Love Podcast', Doug and Staci Wilkinson get real about the impact addiction had on their relationship, family, and faith. Staci opens up about the toll it took on her mental and physical health, sharing candidly about the stress and trauma she endured. But it's not all doom and gloom.
She also reveals how she turned things around by focusing on positive mantras and taking control of what she could. Doug and Staci emphasize the importance of mental health and addiction treatment, highlighting the role of healthy communication in mending broken bonds. They introduce listeners to a practical tool called DEAR MAN—Describe, Express, Assert, Reinforce—that can help navigate relationship issues in a constructive way.
The couple also delves into personal growth, discussing how the Enneagram has helped them understand themselves and each other better. This episode is packed with heartfelt stories, practical advice, and messages of hope and healing. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that shows recovery is possible, even in the toughest of times.
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