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Addiction Support Podcast: Addiction Support for Family & Friends, From People Who Have Been There | Melissa Sue Tucker

Melissa Sue Tucker | Sister of 2 Brothers with Addiction | Interviewer Trying To Understand Addiction, Recovery, and Dependency

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Melissa Sue Tucker from Oak Creek Wellness interviews inspiring family members and friends of alcoholics, drug addicts, and people who have struggled with other addictions. Discover tips and tricks on how we can keep ourselves healthy when we are in a relationship with an addict. You can also hear from holistic health and wellness professionals that share insight into keeping yourself well. Although Melissa confesses she does not have it all figured out, through the help of seminars, life co ...
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Broken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support

Randi Tisdall— Christian Mental Health Support, Addiction Recovery, Overcome Divorce, Self Improvement

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Do you feel completely broken? Are you facing obstacles like addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, or all of the above? And you’re awake at night, wondering how you’re going to overcome it all? Hi there, I’m Randi, a work in progress. My battles have been many, from addiction to depression and most recently: divorce. I’ve felt lost and broken, and wondered how I was going to survive. But God is bigger than our problems, and if you’re walking a dark season, know that there is peace ...
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Do you feel overwhelmed and emotionally drained, struggling to support your child with substance abuse disorder? This podcast offers practical guidance for parents navigating the challenging journey of supporting a child battling addiction without losing themselves along the way. Each week, you’ll gain critical insights and strategies, including: Learning how to manage the emotional rollercoaster of addiction with effective coping tools. Discover techniques to support your child while mainta ...
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Divorce feels similar to being widowed. You've lost your partner, you've lost the life and the future you thought you had, and you experience a significant amount of grief. Divorce after betrayal can feel isolating and overwhelming. This is why Kim Hansen Petroni has written her workbook: "Not a Casserole Widow" to provide education and cultivate s…
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Is your family caught in a cycle of chaos from a loved one’s substance use? Discover how intentional communication can restore calm and foster understanding. In this episode, we delve into practical ways to navigate the challenges of supporting a child with substance use disorder while maintaining your own mental health and the well-being of your f…
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Divorce. It ain't pretty. And if you're going through one, you know first hand that it's one of the toughest battles we can face. However, just because it's hard, that doesn't mean we can't walk through it in a healthy way. On this episode, we're gonna talk about 3 truths when it comes to surviving divorce and this season of your life. So you can m…
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How can families rebuild trust, foster connection, and create lasting resilience in the face of addiction? Addiction often disrupts families, creating chaos and disconnection. This episode dives into actionable steps to rebuild trust, improve communication, and foster resilience that lasts, helping families navigate their journey with hope and stre…
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Today we're gonna talk about standing for your marriage. All marriages go through tough times, but for some of you, your marriage is in crisis. And you may have asked yourself, and God, what do I do? So in today's episode, we're going to answer the question: Should you stand for your marriage or should you file for divorce? Does filing for divorce …
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Life can be stressful on its own, but navigating recovery after addiction and betrayal adds layers of tension, overwhelming emotions, and uncertainty. In today’s episode, Kylene and Patrick explore how the fruits of the Spirit can serve as a powerful self-reflection tool to guide growth and healing in your recovery journey. By focusing on cultivati…
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Are your efforts to protect a loved one with substance dependency leaving you emotionally drained and burnt out? Discover the surprising truth about what really works. Many parents of drug users feel overwhelmed by the challenges of managing their child's behavior while maintaining their own well-being. This episode offers actionable insights to he…
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Have you been afflicted? Do you feel like you're just going through it right now? Well, I have good news: if you've been afflicted, and you're a Christian, the Bible tells us that you WILL be comforted. That's a promise. To live on this earth means that we will face many trials, some fiery trials, that hurt us and break us and make us feel like we'…
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How can families set healthy boundaries and find effective ways to support loved ones struggling with addiction? Supporting a family member with addiction is emotionally and practically challenging. This episode explores actionable strategies to maintain family well-being, foster healthier relationships, and encourage long-term recovery, while avoi…
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What are the chances for successful recovery? Are you faking your recovery? After years of witnessing and experiencing addiction, I have come to the conclusion that it really comes down to the heart behind the addiction and your response to it. Godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. In this episode, we're going to talk about the key differences between t…
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Is there a difference between sobriety and recovery? Is recovery just a longer version of sobriety? In this episode of RecoverU Kylene and Patrick share their perspective on the differences between sobriety and recovery and the type of actions and behaviors it takes to move into a life of recovery, and ultimately freedom, after a life of sex or por…
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Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired of your addiction? What are you trading for it? Can you have your cake and eat it too? On today's episode, I'm simply going to present you with some questions, some food for thought. My hopes is that through this, you'll start to ask yourself: when is enough enough? and more importantly, when will I le…
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How does addiction ripple through an entire family and affect each member differently? Addiction isn’t just the struggle of one individual—it touches every family member, disrupting relationships, communication, and even the ability to cope. In this episode, we dive deep into how families can recognise these challenges early and start building a pa…
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Feeling stuck and not sure how to move forward? In today’s episode, Kylene and Patrick discuss choosing who you want to be so you don’t stay stuck in 2025. They provide five practical tips and actionable resources to help you align with your values and vision for the future. Their approach emphasizes digging deeper than surface-level goals, empower…
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Today we're going to talk about something reaaaaallly important. And that is understanding Satan's tactics to destroy you. A tactic is a plan to maneuver you into a certain end. We know that Satan's plan is to steal, kill, and destroy. And how will we know how to overcome and defeat him if we don't know how he's going to present himself? So on toda…
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What's expired in your life that you need to toss in the trash? What's gotta go? Because if we hold on to the past and the pain, it's going to eat us alive, keep us stuck, and prevent us from moving forward. Life is constantly changing and we need to be prepared to move on when necessary. Let's dive into 3 points we need to focus on, even when we'r…
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Do you fear change? Are you a creature of comfort? Or do you want things to change but you just feel overwhelmed? In this episode we're going to talk about how great change brings great results. Specifically, how the Bible teaches us to FEAR NOT when presented with a new plan. Not only that, but God is going to teach us and grow us through the proc…
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Do you feel discouraged in your recovery journey? We encourage you to take some time to reflect on the past year. Often, when we feel stuck or frustrated, if we compare where we are today to where we were 6 months ago, or a year ago, we have a better perspective of how far we've truly come! the end of the year offers us a natural point to review wh…
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Here's a hard truth: in life, people we love will hurt us. The betrayal can run deep, sometimes sending us into a downward spiral, backsliding into addiction or plunging us into depression. But is it possible to overcome the hurt? We're gonna talk about this today + how we can use this as opportunities for growth and positive change. Subscribe on Y…
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Do you and your partner feel LESS connected when things get busy? Do you notice that you have less time for each other and fewer conversations? Communication is a top priority during recovery and we want to encourage you to prioritize it MORE when you're busy, tired or stressed instead of less. When we get busy and communicate less, it becomes a br…
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Forget new years goals and resolutions. Let's talk recovery. How do you plan on recovering successfully in the new year? Like, really taking charge of your life, beyond the new years routine that's just plain stale and outdated. How can we heal and move forward? Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@randitisdall For more help to build your…
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Are you a people pleaser? Saying NO is hard, and we can feel extra pressure around the holidays. In today's episode, Kylene and Patrick offer 3, succinct and specific ways to politely decline invitations if you need some extra down time for recovery. If you are a betrayed partner and would like to connect with Kylene for 1:1 coaching support, pleas…
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Discovery is one of the most stressful experiences for both the sex/porn addict and the betrayed partner. Stress takes a significant toll on the body in this episode Kylene breaks down how stress impacts the body and 3 specific pillars of support we can bring in to support our mental and physical health through recovery. Kylene has some links below…
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Are you a betrayed partner who has asked the question - how could my husband engage in such hurtful behaviors and still love me? If so, you're not alone! In this episode Kylene and Patrick talk about how this questions is really a form of communicating the pain that has been caused, the feelings of insecurity, the fear of comparison, and the reiter…
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Are you stuck in an anxiety loop after betrayal? If so, you are NOT alone. Anxiety is one of the primary emotions that surface after discovering your husband is a sex or porn addict. Not sure if you feel anxious? In this episode Kylene and Patrick break down some signs and symptoms of anxiety, why safety is important, and how we can support our hea…
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My husband CHEATED - so it's ok to be angry right? I'm so ANGRY and I just can't get over it. I will never get over it. I'm not allowed to be angry - it's a sin. Anger is a natural emotion and an important feeling to be respected and acknowledged. However, when left unchecked it can turn into bitterness and it can begin to take control of your life…
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I can do this on my own! They hurt me, therefore I can hurt them. Porn isn't infidelity! In today's episode, Kylene and Patrick address these 3 lies. Both recovering addicts and betrayed partners can get caught up in these beliefs and it can dramatically impact long term healing. Let's shift these beliefs together to find deep, long lasting freedom…
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Are you a recovering sex/porn addict who is frustrated that your spouse still has questions about your previous behavior? Or maybe you are a betrayed spouse who has brought up a trigger only to be replied to with "when will you get over this? Why is this still coming up for you?" All couples navigating recovery long for the day when they will never…
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How can I connect more deeply with my partner - especially after betrayal? Communication is the foundation for life long intimacy and growth with your partner. AND it happens to be one of the top struggles most couples have. In today's episode, Kylene and Patrick suggest 4 questions to discuss with your partner to open conversation and to connect m…
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INTIMACY? or sex? Are they the same? How can you reconnect intimately with your partner if they have hurt you in the past? For many partners, true intimacy (into -me-you-see) is first established through the recovery journey as they learn new skills for communication, trust, empathy and connection together. Intimacy requires safety and sex addictio…
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What is empathy? At its core, it's the ability to understand someone else's experience and perspective. When a couple chooses to stay together, empathy is a critical skill for both individuals to learn. YES it's learnable! We must practice things that don't come naturally before they become second nature. In today's episode, Kylene and Patrick disc…
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Betrayal HURTS and it feels overwhelming. Today, Kylene answers some of the most common questions a betrayed partner may have after discovering that her husband is a sex or porn addict. Questions like: Is it possible to heal and if so, HOW? What does the process of reconciliation look like? How long does recovery take? Can I speed it up? What do I …
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Forgiveness after betrayal? What keeps us stuck from moving forward with forgiveness? In today's episode, Kylene and Patrick define forgiveness, discuss different types of forgiveness, and what might keep us stuck from moving forward with forgiveness. Is it always appropriate to forgive? Or is there a right time? Do I always have to tell the person…
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Is it possible for GOOD to come from all the pain of sex addiction and betrayal trauma? Nick and Michelle Stumbo are examples of how good CAN come from the pain we have experienced. A former pastor and now head of Pure Desire ministries, Nick shares his personal story of transformation along with his wife Michelle who talks about what it was like b…
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How do we navigate conversations about sex with our children? Whether you are a couple going through recovery after betrayal and sex addiction, or you are just parents trying to raise healthy kids, healthy sexuality is something they should learn about from you. But it's often a very uncomfortable topic for many of us and we just don't know how to …
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When life is upside down, it can feel like it will never be right side up again. What do you do when you feel powerless, when outside circumstances or people's choices seem to determine your future, your path, your life, and all we want to do is take control? In this episode, we're going to talk about control. What you can actually control in your …
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What does it feel like to discover your husband is a sex/porn addict without any warning? How do you navigate those first few months? In today's episode, Patrick asks Kylene questions about her experience including: What was going through your head the first 2 weeks after discovery? What seemed to help the first few weeks/months? What behaviors fro…
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Can a spouse recovery from betrayal? Can an addict recovery? Can we actually live healthy lives? These are some of the questions Kylene's client Katherine* experienced after discovering her husband was hiding a secret sex addiction. After doing some of their own work and then coming to Kylene for continued healing work, Katherine is here today to s…
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HOW do I make a decision about my marriage after betrayal? I feel stuck? After we have experienced the pain of betrayal, it's normal to feel scared and overwhelmed. Kylene walks you through some things to think through as you work through this decision as she normalizes the ups and downs of the recovery and reconciliation process. If you are a betr…
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Can I just read books, listen to podcasts, and navigate recovery by myself? Humans are designed for connection and community is often what helps us feel more grounded, more safe, more secure, and it even has positive benefits for our mental health. All things that ultimately benefit recovery whether you are a betrayed spouse recovering from the tra…
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Betrayal is incredibly traumatic and painful. Recovery as an addict means feeling difficult emotions. When a couple commits to the process, will it ever be worth it? Today, Kylene and Patrick share some of the benefits they have experienced by really committing to recovery every step of the way and how facing your fears can ultimately provide some …
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What does it look like to CHOOSE healing? What does it look like to express empathy to your partner? Patrick answers these questions and shares why choosing healing and expressing empath to your betrayed partner is important as part of your recovery journey. If you are a betrayed partner and would like to connect with Kylene for 1:1 coaching suppor…
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How do you pray? Where do you pray? Do you have hope, even in the hard times? In this episode, we're going to talk about prayer + real, true hope. So if you're walking through a trial, this episode is for you. For more help to build your faith, visit me at: https://brokentoblessed.com/ Become a Patron/Private Membership: https://www.patreon.com/Bro…
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Working through recovery as a sex or porn addict can feel overwhelming, especially at first. You might wonder, can I DO this? Can I ever be truly free? Today, Patrick shares 5 healthy mindsets to help you succeed through recovery! If you are a betrayed partner and would like to connect with Kylene for 1:1 coaching support, please click this link an…
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This is part 5 of a series where we share tools and resources to support you as you move from discovery, to sobriety, to recovery. These tools can be used to support anyone struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors, sex addiction, porn addiction, or other. In this episode we discuss how and why group support and 1:1 coaching or therapy is so helpfu…
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Today is part 4, of a 5 part series on daily tools and resources to use to move from discovery, to sobriety, to recovery. These tools can be used to support anyone struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors, sex addiction, porn addiction, or other. In this episode we discuss the benefits of journaling, how it helps bring awareness to patterns, assis…
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Today is part 3, of a 5 part series on daily tools and resources to use to move from discovery, to sobriety, to recovery. These tools can be used to support anyone struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors, sex addiction, porn addiction, or other. Many of these tools are created or inspired by Dr. Ted Roberts who created the Conquer Series which we…
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Today is part 2, of a 5 part series on daily tools and resources to use to move from discovery, to sobriety, to recovery. These tools can be used to support anyone struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors, sex addiction, porn addiction, or other. Many of these tools are created or inspired by Dr. Ted Roberts who created the Conquer Series which we…
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Today we begin a 5 part series on daily tools and resources to use to move from discovery, to sobriety, to recovery. These tools can be used to support anyone struggling with unwanted sexual behaviors, sex addiction, porn addiction, or other. In this episode we discuss technology blockers, a daily scales used to begin identifying sobriety risk and …
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What is the step by step process to recovery? What if my husband isn't an addict but there has been some type of infidelity or porn use? How do we recover our relationship after betrayal? Today, Kylene and Patrick walk you through the exact steps they recommend couples and individuals take to begin the healing process whether or not it's an addicti…
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