Episode 164: #TBT: Al-Anon, Addiction and Divorce with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen
b'This week I\\u2019m re-airing my episode with Dr. Elizabeth Cohen, where we discussed how to cope when your partner has an active addiction. Dr. Elizabeth Cohen helps people get a little more comfortable with something as painful as addiction and divorce.\\nWhen you\\u2019re living with or divorcing a partner who has an active addiction, you may find yourself acting out different behaviors including the need to control every situation. You may become (or already be!) codependent, and you focus on their healing instead of your own. When you finally take the focus off of them and towards yourself you can begin to see light at the end of what may be a very dark tunnel.\\nShow Highlights\\n\\nWhen women share themselves openly and honestly, the world begins to split open (9:21)\\n\\nFocusing on your growth and healing is how we change our circumstances (11:06)\\n\\nSublimating your own needs for someone else (23:00)\\n\\nBreaking the cycle of codependency (24:15)\\n\\nThe core issue about a person abusing any substance is the difficulty sitting with emotions (34:41)\\n\\nA partner should never be responsible for healing the other (38:36)\\n\\nSome advice for those who are living with an active addict (47:33)\\n\\nLearn More About Dr. Cohen: Dr. Cohen is the CEO and founder of the online divorce course and membership Afterglow: The Light at the Other Side of Divorce. This 14 week course teaches women how to heal, grow and thrive after divorce no matter how difficult the process has been. Dr. Cohen offers a monthly membership program to provide 1:1 coaching, expert support from divorce professionals and an engaged community of like-minded people.\\xa0Dr. Cohen received her PhD in clinical psychology from Boston University. She was the recipient of the prestigious American Psychological Foundation Research Award for her doctoral research. She has been featured on the Tamron Hall Show, the Wall Street Journal,\\xa0NBC News, Women\\u2019s Health, Huff Post, Thrive Global, Daily Beast and Good Housekeeping. Dr. Cohen is a weekly contributor to Psychology Today with her \\u201cDivorce Course\\u201d column.\\nResources & Links:\\nInformation and resources may also be found at: https://kateanthony.com/podcast/tbt-addiction-and-divorce-with-dr-elizabeth-cohen\\nThe Revised Should I Stay or Should I Go is Now Available!\\nDr. Cohen\\u2019s website\\nDr. Cohen on Instagram\\nFacebook The Divorce Doctor- Elizabeth Cohen,PhD\\n14 Day Step-By-Step Guide To Make Any Tough Decision While Going Through Divorce\\xa0\\n3 Steps to Take Right Now for A Stress-Free Divorce\\nOur Happy Divorce Livestream, Drugs, Alcohol, and Divorce with Kate and Elizabeth\\n Should I Stay or Should I Go Facebook Group'