Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard

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By: Dr. Jacques de Broekert

Doc Jacques Your Addiction Lifeguard" podcast is like your friendly chat with a seasoned therapist, Dr. Jacques de Broekert, who's all about helping folks navigate the choppy waters of addiction and mental health.Join Doc Jacques on a journey through real talk about addiction, therapy, and mental wellness. Each episode is like sitting down with a good friend who happens to be an expert in addiction recovery. Doc Jacques shares his insights, tips, and stories, giving you a lifeline to better understand and tackle the challenges of addiction.From practical advice to stories of resilience, this podcast dives into everything...

Determination Is All You Need To Get There
#10
04/12/2024

Will power is not what will get you into recovery, determination is the real driver. 

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Accountability And Responsibility" What's The Difference?
#9
04/05/2024

Accountability and responsibility are two very different things but in recovery they sometimes get confused to mean the same thing. 

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Step Five: Deflation Of The Ego
#8
03/20/2024

Is Step Five really the most difficult step? Deflation of the ego is a necessary step and yes it is difficult. 

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Addiction Is Not A Choice, But A Decision Is
#7
03/05/2024

Some would say that addiction is you just choosing to use. Others say it is beyond your control. I say life is about decisions and you can make a different decision today to do something else. 

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Purposeful Remembering
#6
02/23/2024

When you are working on recovery you will need to go through memories of all the stuff you did. How do you do that without weaponizing those memories to attack yourself. By using purposeful remembering. 

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The Stages Of Denial
#5
02/09/2024

There are several stages of denial when you are working on your recovery. So what are those stages? Good question, listen and find out. 

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Right Fighters: Are You One?
#4
01/30/2024

Right fighters are a problem in recovery. Are you one? Are you fighting for the right to party (yes 1990s reference millennials)? Let's find out why and what to do about them.

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Special Guest: Donnie
#3
01/23/2024

Hear some words of wisdom from someone who survived the 1960's and lived to tell about it. 

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Special Guest: Jon
#2
01/18/2024

Our guest today has taken a wondering path to recovery that has included may twists and turns. 

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How To Make An Aftercare Program
#1
01/08/2024

After you get out of rehab what's next? The aftercare program kicks in. Or at least it should.

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