Episode 057: “Living Centered in Recovery”
Featuring Amanda Eilol, LCSW
Today on the Living Centered Podcast, Hannah and Mickenzie are joined by Onsite Guide and therapist, Amanda Eilola. Together, the three explore the topics of recovery, addiction, and medicators.
Sharing from her own recovery journey, 18 years of sobriety, and almost 20 years working in the field of addiction, Amanda helps us understand medicators (the ways we all use external things to turn down the noise of internal pain), how they help us cope, and the warning signs we might miss when it comes to addiction. Throughout the conversation, she also shares how to address concerning behaviors displayed by people we love who are struggling.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, we hope this interview invites you to examine this topic with empathy, curiosity, and compassion. If you need help, we encourage you to view a list of resources we’ve compiled below.
Meet this episode’s expert
Amanda is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Experiential Therapist II, and a Qualified Supervisor of clinical social work interns. She has almost 20 years of experience as a therapist working with individuals, families, and couples to help them heal from trauma, relationship issues, addictions, and mental health issues.
Throughout her career, Amanda has worked with diverse populations both in the private and non-profit sectors. Amanda has a direct, yet compassionate rapport with her clients and is dedicated to a person-centered approach. Amanda has a private practice in Boca Raton, FL, and facilitates family therapy workshops for local addiction treatment centers. Additionally, Amanda is a contract therapist for Onsite Workshops, where she facilitates therapeutic intensives and workshops.
Mentioned in this episode
RESOURCES
If you or someone you love is struggling, you are not alone. No matter what you’re facing, you deserve to find hope and healing.
If You Need Immediate Help:
Crisis Text Line: TEXT TWLOHA to 741741
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Espanol): 888-628-9454
National Child Abuse: 800-422-4453
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Rape, Abuse, Incest National Network (RAINN): 800-656-4673
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 (Press 1)
Get Connected With Resources Near You:
Free or reduced-cost counseling and other mental health services in your community: https://twloha.com/find-help/
Behavioral Health Treatments Services Locator: Find alcohol, drug, or mental health treatment facilities and programs around the country at https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
Early Serious Mental Illness Treatment Locator: www.samhsa.gov/esmi-treatment-locator.
Eating Disorder: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
Opioid Treatment Program Directory: dpt2.samhsa.gov/treatment/.
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 // Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline.
Alcoholics Anonymous – https://www.aa.org/
Adult Children of Alcoholics/ Dysfunctional Families – https://adultchildren.org/
Narcotic Anonymous – https://www.na.org/
AL ALON – https://al-anon.org/
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