john makohen's Blog, page 5
May 1, 2025
April 30, 2025
Real Talk: How to Take Care of Yourself When Your Brain Wants to Burn Everything Down
If you’re dealing with depression, burnout, or just trying to keep it together without diving into a bottle or bag, here’s the no-BS guide…
Let’s Get Real About Depression: What to Expect, How to Stay in the Fight, and Why You’re More in…
You don’t have to pretend it’s fine. You don’t have to do it alone. But you do have to show up for yourself, with honesty, grit, and some…
April 18, 2025
The Country’s on Fire — Here’s How to Stay Sober Without Burning Out
You don’t need to pretend everything’s fine. You need tools that work when everything feels like it’s falling apart.
April 17, 2025
When the World’s on Edge, Don’t Let It Push You Over: Harm Reduction for Surviving the Storm
Mass shootings. Political whiplash. Economic fear. Climate anxiety. It’s no surprise that drug and alcohol use is on the rise. But even if…
April 15, 2025
April 13, 2025
Redefining Recovery: Innovative Approaches That Go Beyond AA
Stuck in the Past: Why AA’s Alcohol-Only Approach Leaves So Many Behind
April 12, 2025
When AA Turned Its Back on Me: A Story of Stigma, Silence, and the ShXt No One Talks About
AA Helped Me — Until It Didn’t: What Happens When Alcohol Isn’t the Only Problem
