23 episodes

Giving Voice to Recovery is designed to encourage, inspire and educate people who are seeking help with addiction and for those who are already recovering. In addition to monthly interviews, Elizabeth is hosting a weekly episode of "Just Sayin", a short podcast discussion about recovery concepts and the language that helps us heal.



We cover these subjects in broad terms and focus on solutions, education, support and community. We challenge the stigma of addiction and encourage healthy living. We are determined to thrive in recovery.



Join us as we share our stories about surviving addiction and thriving in sobriety. Follow Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards as she interviews artists, authors, comedians, musicians, advocates, experts and inspirational figures from a compassionate and heartfelt solution based perspective.



Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions.

"There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."

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Giving Voice to Recovery is designed to encourage, inspire and educate people who are seeking help with addiction and for those who are already recovering. In addition to monthly interviews, Elizabeth is hosting a weekly episode of "Just Sayin", a short podcast discussion about recovery concepts and the language that helps us heal.



We cover these subjects in broad terms and focus on solutions, education, support and community. We challenge the stigma of addiction and encourage healthy living. We are determined to thrive in recovery.



Join us as we share our stories about surviving addiction and thriving in sobriety. Follow Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards as she interviews artists, authors, comedians, musicians, advocates, experts and inspirational figures from a compassionate and heartfelt solution based perspective.



Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions.

"There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."

    Recovery and Self Esteem - Tips for sobriety

    Recovery and Self Esteem - Tips for sobriety

    Interventionist Kristina Wandzilak and Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards share their tips on rebuilding self esteem in early recovery and the importance of continuing to build self esteem to sustain long term sobriety.

    For more about the work of Interventionist Kristina Wandzilak and her story told through her book The Lost Years, visit the links below:

    Website
    https://www.fullcirclerecoverycenter....

    The Lost Years
    https://amzn.to/3FJKZuv

    Check out other interviews and videos from Giving Voice to Recovery, enjoy!

    ▻ When Grace Rains - Story Behind the Song OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO.
    https://youtu.be/BdQPN1Z_0YU

    ▻ Interview with Jenn Beninger CEO of Genius Unlocked – Develop Your Intuition
    https://youtu.be/Os1P5dhlw9M

    ▻ Stigma - Transforming Pain into Purpose
    https://youtu.be/bLUM7Ks9A1I

    👍 Elizabeth's Sites and Social Media

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjpg...
    http://www.elizabethemusic.com
    https://givingvoicetorecovery.com
    https://givingvoicetorecovery.captiva...
    https://www.facebook.com/GivingVoicet...
    https://www.facebook.com/elizabethedw...
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth...

    #Kristina wandzilak #interventionist #the lost years #breaking stigma #codependent
    #drug addiction treatment #alcohol addiction treatment #behavioral health awareness #peer support#codependency#Elizabeth Edwards #Singer songwriter#long term recovery#Pia Melody

    • 18 min
    The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughter’s Worst Nightmare

    The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughter’s Worst Nightmare

    In this episode, Elizabeth and Kristina discuss The Lost Years, the critically acclaimed addiction memoir Kristina wrote with her mother Candice Curry.
    The Lost Years surviving a mother and daughter's worst nightmare is a story about a mother and daughter who survive addiction, codependency and each other. Told from two points of view, The Lost Years maps out in detail how both Kristina and her mother Candice found recovery and each other. Kristina shares the story behind the story as they discuss other insights about parent child dynamics when addiction is involved.
    Kristina is the author of the critically acclaimed addiction memoir The Lost Years surviving a mother and daughter's worst nightmare. Her work on TLCs groundbreaking show Addicted went on to win the prestigious Prism award for the most accurate depiction of drug addiction. Her latest project was the television docu-series Codependent, which premiered on Lifetime and A and E. The riveting reality show documents Kristina's intervention work with addicted couples. The 6 episode series premiered as one of the most highly rated original shows on the Lifetime network. Kristina Wandzilak is credited with helping thousands of addicts and their families through her work as an international interventionist, author and television expert.
    For more about the work of Interventionist Kristina Wandzilak and her story told through her book The Lost Years, visit the links below:
    Website
    https://www.fullcirclerecoverycenter.net
    The Lost Years
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/0977761819?tag=onamzelizab0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=0977761819&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.OJT4PV8UEBYG
    Elizabeth Edwards is a singer songwriter, and recording artist known for her smooth vocals and powerful lyrics. She is a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She is a speaker and advocate for recovery causes and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Faces & Voices of Recovery. She is the host of the new Podcast Giving Voice to Recovery.
    Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions for addiction.
    "There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."
    For more about Elizabeth's Music visit:
    https://www.elizabethemusic.com/
    For more about Elizabeth's Podcast visit:
    https://givingvoicetorecovery.com/
    Check out other interviews and videos from Giving Voice to Recovery, enjoy!
    ▻ When Grace Rains - Story Behind the Song OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO.
    https://youtu.be/BdQPN1Z_0YU
    ▻ A Moment with Mark in a New Series - Elizabeth's Conversations with Comedian Mark Lundholm
    https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLb-L01QploNO3uRPWzDbV_I-Tglnk1H4l
    ▻ Stigma - Transforming Pain into Purpose
    https://youtu.be/bLUM7Ks9A1I

    👍 Elizabeth's Sites and Social Media
    givingvoicetorecovery.com
    a...

    • 27 min
    Codependency and Addiction Recovery

    Codependency and Addiction Recovery

    In this episode:
    Mark and Elizabeth share their definitions and experience with their own codependency and addiction recovery. They discuss codependent relationships, the relationship between codependency and addiction. They have a good laugh at themselves about their struggles with their own boundary problems. Join us!

    Mark Lundholm has performed in all 50 states and 10 foreign countries. From world-renowned musicians, heads of state, fortune 500 companies to rehabilitation centers and convicted felons, Mark has truly entertained on the world's stage.

    He's appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime, A&E, CBS, and NBC. Mark wrote and performed his own one-man show off-Broadway in New York City reaching critical acclaim, and in his spare time created the now staple DVD series 'Humor in Treatment' and the Recovery Board Game.

    One thing is clear about Mark Lundholm - he's not slowing down anytime soon. With a new DVD series slated for this year, a book due out 2011 and a television series in development, there are plenty more laughs coming from this revolutionary entertainer!

    For more about Mark Lundholm visit
    👉https://www.marklundholm.com/

    Elizabeth Edwards is a singer songwriter, and recording artist known for her smooth vocals and powerful lyrics. She is a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She is a speaker and advocate for recovery causes and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Faces & Voices of Recovery. She is the host of the new Podcast Giving Voice to Recovery.

    Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions for addiction.

    "There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."

    For more about Elizabeth's Music visit:
    https://www.elizabethemusic.com/

    For more about Elizabeth's Podcast visit:
    https://givingvoicetorecovery.com/

    Check out other interviews and videos from Giving Voice to Recovery, enjoy!

    ▻ When Grace Rains - Story Behind the Song OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO.
    https://youtu.be/BdQPN1Z_0YU

    ▻ Conversation with Kristina Wandzilak in a New Series - Coffee with Kristina
    a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ux04C7xbAA&t=0s"...

    • 13 min
    The Difference Between Abstinence and Recovery

    The Difference Between Abstinence and Recovery

    Elizabeth and Kristina discuss the difference between abstinence and recovery from addiction. There is more to addiction recovery than just stopping the substance abuse.
    Kristina is the author of the critically acclaimed addiction memoir The Lost Years surviving a mother and daughter's worst nightmare. Her work on TLCs groundbreaking show Addicted went on to win the prestigious Prism award for the most accurate depiction of drug addiction. Her latest project was the television docu-series Codependent, which premiered on Lifetime and A and E. The riveting reality show documents Kristina's intervention work with addicted couples. The 6 episode series premiered as one of the most highly rated original shows on the Lifetime network. Kristina Wandzilak is credited with helping thousands of addicts and their families through her work as an international interventionist, author and television expert.
    For more about the work of Interventionist Kristina Wandzilak and her story told through her book The Lost Years, visit the links below:
    Website
    https://www.full circle recovery center....
    The Lost Years
    https://amzn.to/3FJKZuv
    Elizabeth Edwards is a singer songwriter, and recording artist known for her smooth vocals and powerful lyrics. She is a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She is a speaker and advocate for recovery causes and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Faces & Voices of Recovery. She is the host of the new Podcast Giving Voice to Recovery.
    Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions for addiction.
    "There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."
    For more about Elizabeth's Music visit:
    https://www.elizabethemusic.com/
    For more about Elizabeth's Podcast visit:
    https://givingvoicetorecovery.com/
    Check out other interviews and videos from Giving Voice to Recovery, enjoy!
    ▻ When Grace Rains - Story Behind the Song OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO.
    https://youtu.be/BdQPN1Z_0YU
    ▻ Conversation with Kristina Wandzilak in a New Series - Coffee with...

    • 33 min
    Addiction, Recovery and How Humor Helps Us Heal

    Addiction, Recovery and How Humor Helps Us Heal

    Introducing "A Moment With Mark", a podcast series featuring conversations with Comedian Mark Lundholm and Singer Songwriter and Host of Giving Voice to Recovery, Elizabeth Edwards.
    In this episode:
    Staying sober and coping with covid, humor and mental health and focusing on "What's good about it?" are just a few of the topics in this moment with Mark. Enjoy!
    Mark Lundholm has performed in all 50 states and 10 foreign countries. From world-renowned musicians, heads of state, fortune 500 companies to rehabilitation centers and convicted felons, Mark has truly entertained on the world's stage.
    He's appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime, A&E, CBS, and NBC. Mark wrote and performed his own one-man show off-Broadway in New York City reaching critical acclaim, and in his spare time created the now staple DVD series 'Humor in Treatment' and the Recovery Board Game.
    One thing is clear about Mark Lundholm - he's not slowing down anytime soon. With a new DVD series slated for this year, a book due out 2011 and a television series in development, there are plenty more laughs coming from this revolutionary entertainer!
    For more about Mark Lundholm visit
    👉https://www.marklundholm.com/
    Elizabeth Edwards is a singer songwriter, and recording artist known for her smooth vocals and powerful lyrics. She is a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She is a speaker and advocate for recovery causes and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Faces & Voices of Recovery. She is the host of the new Podcast Giving Voice to Recovery.
    Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions for addiction.
    "There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."
    For more about Elizabeth's Music visit:
    https://www.elizabethemusic.com/
    For more about Elizabeth's Podcast visit:
    https://givingvoicetorecovery.com/
    Check out other interviews and videos from Giving Voice to Recovery, enjoy!
    ▻ When Grace Rains - Story Behind the Song OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO.
    https://youtu.be/BdQPN1Z_0YU
    ▻ Conversation with Kristina Wandzilak in a New Series - Coffee with Kristina
    https://youtu.be/4ux04C7xbAA
    ▻ Stigma - Transforming Pain into Purpose
    https://youtu.be/bLUM7Ks9A1I
    👍 Elizabeth's Sites and Social Media
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjpg...
    a...

    • 17 min
    Resources for Recovery from Addiction & How to Overcome the Barriers to Treatment

    Resources for Recovery from Addiction & How to Overcome the Barriers to Treatment

    Kristina Wandzilak & Elizabeth Edwards discuss the many resources for recovery from addiction, barriers to treatment and what you can do to start the process of recovery now. They share their ideas and name the many places that individuals and families can reach out to find help for addiction. They emphasize that different people have different needs and the importance of meeting people where they are with compassion and kindness.

    Elizabeth and Kristina share a passion for behavioral health awareness, sobriety and recovery from addiction. They discuss 12 step programs and other paths to recovery as well as the tools that have worked for them. Both women are in long term recovery. They advocate for education, a compassionate non judgemental approach to solutions for addiction and are committed to breaking stigma.

    Kristina is the author of the critically acclaimed addiction memoir The Lost Years surviving a mother and daughter's worst nightmare. Her work on TLCs groundbreaking show Addicted went on to win the prestigious Prism award for the most accurate depiction of drug addiction. Her latest project was the television docu-series Codependent, which premiered on Lifetime and A and E. The riveting reality show documents Kristina's intervention work with addicted couples. The 6 episode series premiered as one of the most highly rated original shows on the Lifetime network. Kristina Wandzilak is credited with helping thousands of addicts and their families through her work as an international interventionist, author and television expert.

    For more about the work of Interventionist Kristina Wandzilak and her story told through her book The Lost Years, visit the links below:

    Website
    https://www.full circle recovery center....

    The Lost Years
    https://amzn.to/3FJKZuv

    Elizabeth Edwards is a singer songwriter, and recording artist known for her smooth vocals and powerful lyrics. She is a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She is a speaker and advocate for recovery causes and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Faces & Voices of Recovery. She is the host of the new Podcast Giving Voice to Recovery.

    Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions for addiction.

    "There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."

    For more about Elizabeth's Music visit:
    https://www.elizabethemusic.com/

    For more about Elizabeth's Podcast visit:
    a...

    • 42 min

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