Caroline Beidler

Deciding to quit marijuana can be a significant and life-changing decision. Whether you’re doing it for your mental clarity, physical health, or personal growth, the detox process can be challenging—but you’re not alone. Marijuana withdrawal symptoms like irritability, insomnia, and cravings can make quitting difficult, but understanding how THC affects your body and learning about … Continue reading “Marijuana Detox: 6 Ways to Naturally Detox & What to Expect”

Taking the first step toward sobriety can feel daunting, especially when facing the unknowns of alcohol withdrawal. If you or a loved one is considering detox, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by the process. Alcohol detoxification is more than just quitting drinking—it’s about navigating the body’s adjustment to sobriety while managing withdrawal symptoms that can … Continue reading “How to Detox from Alcohol: 5 Essential Tips for a Safe Recovery”

Porn addiction, like other behavioral addictions, can negatively impact mental health, relationships, and daily life. But how do you know if you have a problem? Are there signs that can help you determine if you or a loved one has a porn addiction? If this issue impacts you, a loved one, or friend, you are … Continue reading “Porn Addiction: 9 Signs and How It Impacts Your Well-Being”

For Chekesha “Kay” Ellis, recovery is more than a personal triumph—it’s a calling.  As a motivational speaker, author, and founder of Chase No More, Kay dedicates her life to helping individuals reclaim their lives from substance use disorder. Her passion stems from a deep understanding that recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey. Through her work, … Continue reading “Kay’s Story: Embracing Life Beyond Addiction”

By Christy Osborne, Senior Certified Sobriety Coach, Author of Love Life Sober, A 40 Day Alcohol Fast, Co-Host and Founder of “But Jesus Drank Wine, and Other Stories That Kept Us Stuck” – a podcast and community. To the outside world, it appeared I had it all—a loving husband, two children, a popular blog, and … Continue reading “Christy’s Story: I Quit a Toxic Relationship with Alcohol”

It was snowing the first time Alexander read a poem he had written aloud… He was in treatment then, a center made up of two old Victorian-style homes, planted in the middle of downtown. Outside, drug dealers moved through the alleyways like ghosts—lost souls, as he described them—meandering through a world that felt so close … Continue reading “How Poetry Saved Alexander Schotten’s Life”

When Kristi Younkin first became sober, she faced a self-reflective question: “What comes next?”   Recovery had given her a new beginning, but filling that blank area she had never known with purpose required focus, effort, and vision. Kristi knew she had to start smaller. She started with a simple yet effective self-task: writing down … Continue reading “What Comes Next? Kristi’s Journey to Building a Purposeful Life”

“Sometimes, all it takes to change someone’s life is letting them see what’s possible.” Have you ever thought about how your story might impact someone else? Not in a crazy, world-changing way—but in a smaller, personal way that could inspire someone to imagine a better life. It’s an impactful idea, and Dr. Victoria Burns is … Continue reading “Dr. Victoria Burns: Why I Do This Work”