unapologetic, radical self-care to make life better when your child is misusing drugs or alcohol; a lighter episode, with Brenda Zane
Host: Brenda Zane, brenda@brendazane.com
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Episode chapters:
01:39 Special announcement - Restoration Mom Retreat
03:45 Why radical self-care is so important for you
06:05 Why I'm talking about this topic
08:26 A few examples of things I'm working on
13:40 Time to brainstorm
14:05 Look where you may be too accommodating
14:55 Stop apologizing
16:01 Protecting and being intentional with your time
18:57 The really practical ideas
29:51 When am I supposed to do all of this?
30:51 Summing it up & e-book offer