Welcome to Recovery Road, a podcast from Hazelden Publishing. Here you'll find the best thoughts, excerpts, and reflections from our most popular resources. These words, feelings, and insights from world-renowned authors have helped millions of people conquer substance use disorder so they can live their best lives. What's in these podcasts represents the best of the best—and we present them here for inspiration on your journey. Now more than ever, we need to find the calm in the chaos, stay focused on self-care, and remain on our path to long-term recovery. Remember, you are not alone. We are all in this together. So join us each day here on Recovery Road.
Dec 27, 2021
Melody Beattie’s Codependent No More: How to Stop Controlling Others and Start Caring for Yourself is a modern classic, packed with personal reflections and exercises. In this excerpt, Beattie explains why some of us are prone to react in unhealthy ways, and offers eight insights to help us reframe how we feel and rethink how we choose to respond to others.