This is the place for all things recovery, healing, and relationships. We explore a variety of topics with people in recovery and the professionals who help them through personal stories. This podcast will give you a broad look at the aspects of recovery that make a difference.
What do a psychologist, a smartphone, and a fractured family all have in common? They’re at the center of the struggles today’s teens are facing—and Netflix’s Adolescents pulls no punches in showing…
What happens when a raw coming-of-age story collides with the hard truths of bullying, violence, and fractured families? Netflix’s Adolescents isn’t just a show—it’s a mirror to the struggles our yo…
This episode explores how childhood dynamics can lead to self-abandonment and self-betrayal—and how to start healing and reclaiming authenticity.
In this powerful conversation, therapist Adam Nisenson, LMFT, CSAT, opens up about the often-ignored reality of men navigating betrayal. He shares both his personal journey and professional insights …
In this episode of Thanks for Sharing, Jackie Pack breaks down the myths around relapse in recovery. Rather than seeing relapse as failure, Jackie explains how it reveals when the addictive…
What happens when two people not only survive the wreckage of addiction but turn their healing into…
A stolen kiss at a Coldplay concert went viral — but what happens after the jumbotron turns off? Beneath the internet outrage are real people: the betrayed, the betrayer, and a story far more complic…
– Why does it often show up in your 40s
– How it intertwines with trauma, depression, and certain personality traits
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What if the fear of getting in trouble isn’t about now, but about then?
In this episode, Jackie unpacks a powerful truth many adults need to hear: Functional adults don’t “get in trouble.”But if yo…
What if fear—not hatred or indifference—is what’s driving the disconnection between men and women?
In this episode, Jackie sits down with Gary Katz, LCSW, CSAT, to explore…
In this episode, Jackie explores the concept of differentiation, which is the ability to be your own person while maintaining connections with others. Jackie emphasizes the importance of emotional se…
In this conversation, Zoey Charif discusses her journey from studying criminology to exploring the complexities of relationships, with a particular focus on self-worth, values, and communication. She…
In this conversation, Jackie and Rachel discuss the impact of large corporate mental health platforms on the therapy field. They examine the rise of teletherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the busi…
In this podcast episode, Jackie interviews Cody Smith, a newer intern at Healing Paths, who shares his journey into addiction recovery work. They discuss the concept of self-sabotage in recovery, exp…
A Process Addiction. In this episode, Jackie delves into the complexities of sex addiction as a form of process addiction, exploring its connections to emotional regulation, trauma, and mental healt…
In this episode, Jackie shares a story about a conversation with a father concerned about raising his sons in today's digital world, particularly regarding the impact of social media and shame on ado…
In this episode, Jackie discusses the concepts of first order change and second-order change, particularly in the context of addiction and recovery. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the…
In this episode, Jackie discussed the complexities of healing from sex addiction and betrayal trauma within relationships. She emphasized the importance of individual therapy before beginning joint …