Beyond Abuse Radio

Spiritual issues come up for everyone as they heal from trauma.  To divorce one’s spiritual questions from the healing process leaves survivors with huge gaps in their recovery.  One of the things most survivors ask at some point is “Where was God?” and, rightfully so. IF God is real and all powerful and you believe in the idea of a good and loving God, WHERE was He when you were being abused?  It is a question worth asking and one that deserves some honest conversation.  Join host, transformation coach, spiritual director, and thriving survivor,  Misa Leonessa as she shares about finding God in the midst of trauma healing.

Loving someone who struggles with sexual addiction is painful.  How do you take care of yourself in the midst of this challenging situation?  Darrell Brazell is a pastor and recovering sex addict.   His youtube video called Apology to Women is an example of his poignant message.  Darrell says,  "Ladies, I am sorry that so many Christians and so many representing Jesus don't understand the pain infidelity, in all its forms, brings to God's children.  It isn't your fault that he cheated, ever. Your mistakes never make his betrayal justifiable or even understandable. "  Darrell’s words are sure to touch the deep places of your heart.

Can we REALLY get addicted to sugar, or is that just a euphemism?  How does sugar affect our minds and bodies?  Is it connected to emotional problems and mental illness?  With sugar being such a pervasive part of our culture, how do we kick the sugar habit?  Nutritionist and doctor of naturopathy, Patricia Adams, will be sharing her journey into physical and emotional health and help you on your path to find healing and wholeness.

Relationship addiction happens when one person invests themselves too deeply in another person’s life.  A lack of a strong personal identity and the need to please others can create obsessive patterns that keep you from creating healthy attachments to others.  Could there be an unconscious belief that you have the ability to do what you think others want or expect and that will earn you the love and acceptance that you desire?  Learn about the 7 traits of relationship addicts, the kind of boundary problems that occur in these relationships, and why the “disease to please” is both destructive and changeable!  Our special guest is Dr. Jean LaCour, a tireless advocate for people in recovery and founder of the RISE professional recovery coach program.  

Addiction costs over 500,000 annually.  The cost to families and individuals is incalculable.  Why are we, as individuals and as a society, willing to pay this kind of price to continue in the addictive patterns that flourish in our culture?  Addiction has nearly become an accepted way of life.  Are you willing to continue to pay the price for your addiction, or are you ready to do something different?  Listen to the story of Mike Reis, former sex addict and alcoholic, addiction recovery coach, author and speaker who believes that it is NEVER too late to become the person God intended you to be.  He knows.  He has lived it!