by The Magdalen House | Jan 1, 2023 | Alcoholism, Disease, Mental Health, Solution, Stigma
Written by Diana Miller, Contributor Many people binge drink during the holidays- alcoholics and non-alcoholics alike. They then get to January and, as a New Year’s resolution or maybe even to prove to themselves or others that they are not an alcoholic after those...
by The Magdalen House | Oct 10, 2022 | Alcoholism, Disease, Mental Health, Stigma
By Lisa Kroencke, CEO Are alcoholics who have recovered bad people transforming into good people or sick people who get well? I could answer that question better if I knew precisely how you define a bad person; everyone has differing views on the definition. But what...
by The Magdalen House | Jun 6, 2022 | Alcoholism, Disease, Mental Health, Solution
In this episode of RecoverED, we discuss 5 things well-meaning people often say to alcoholics and why saying these things can actually be harmful. We take these phrases and compare them to what the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous says and how they are in direct...
by The Magdalen House | Mar 16, 2022 | Disease, Family, Mental Health
In this episode Emily talks about how important it was for her to get through the steps quickly, the growth and evolvement of the relationship with her sponsor, her time in sober living, and more! The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping...
by The Magdalen House | Jan 28, 2022 | Disease, Spiritual, Sponsor, Step 1
In this Big Book Workshop, Nina H & Donna C use their knowledge and experience to walk listeners through The Doctor’s Opinion. The Magdalen House is a 501c3 nonprofit organization helping alcoholics achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no...
by The Magdalen House | Jan 24, 2022 | Alcoholism, Big Book, Disease, Mental Health, Solution
Written by Lisa Kroencke, Executive Director of The Magdalen House Every year, January is a moment for a fresh start, a commitment to resolutions for the new year, looking at changing unhealthy behaviors and forming healthier habits. However, something that always...