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Archways' Threads

Archways' Threads

著者： Michelle Lennon
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Are you someone who cares about people? Do you seek information to support people you care about who have families? Do you care about people affected by addiction, substance use disorders, or work in the field of family support or peer recovery support? Spend about twenty minutes each month with the President and CEO of Archways Recovery Community Organization and Family Resource Centers who shares hope, strength and stories from the field and practice of Peer Recovery Support Services and Family Support & Strengthening.Archways マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ 心理学 心理学・心の健康 経済学 衛生・健康的な生活
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  • Building Good Habits – Part 1

    Building Good Habits – Part 1
    2026/09/01

    Building Good Habits – Part 1

    In this episode of Archways' Threads, host Michelle Lennon is joined again by Cara LaPlante to unpack the science and mechanics of habit formation. Shifting away from common myths about "3-week habit building" and rigid, all-or-nothing mindsets, Michelle and Cara explore how everyday 1% gains, neurological feedback loops, and intentional habit design serve as critical protective factors in long-term recovery and personal wellness.

    Key Takeaways:

    • 00:00 - Introduction
    • 00:28 – Debunking the Myth of 30-Day Habit Formation: Michelle shares her personal struggles with traditional habit advice as a neurodivergent adult, challenging the common misconception that new behaviors naturally become automatic in 21 to 30 days.
    • 03:35 – Defining What a Habit Really Is: Cara defines a habit as a regularly repeated routine, practice, or behavior activated by a cue and reinforced by a reward. She emphasizes that habits still require conscious effort and do not instantly become effortless subconscious actions.
    • 04:15 – Embracing 1% Daily Improvements: Referencing James Clear's Atomic Habits, Michelle highlights the power of getting 1% better every day. The hosts discuss how small, consistent actions build trust in relationships and create long-term transformation far better than massive, unmaintainable efforts.
    • 05:53 – Overcoming the "All-or-Nothing" Mindset: Michelle shares how she shifted her focus from drastic fitness overhauls to sustainable daily actions. Cara adds that setting overly ambitious goals often leads to burnout, whereas small daily practices reliably shape long-term health.
    • 07:55 – Demystifying the Four-Part Habit Cycle: Cara breaks down the neurological feedback loop behind all habits: Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward. She notes that understanding neurobiology and environmental drivers removes self-blame when analyzing why we engage in specific behaviors.
    • 08:45 – Replacing "Triggers" with Empowering "Cues": The hosts explain why they replace the word "trigger" with "cue" (activator), noting that "cue" aligns better with suicide prevention standards and emphasizes that individuals have agency over their actions. Cues can include times of day, locations, preceding events, emotional states, or other people.
    • 12:07 – Navigating Cravings and the Space to Choose: Cara and Michelle examine how cravings represent the perceived need for a reward. Michelle shares a story of a recovery participant who felt physical cravings driving past a liquor store, illustrating how changing one's route or reaching out for peer support creates crucial space between cue, craving, and response.
    • 17:18 – Principle 1 of Habit Creation: Make It Obvious: Michelle introduces the first core principle of building good habits: Make It Obvious. She outlines practical strategies like placing running shoes by the door, laying out water bottles, or keeping a journal on a pillow so desired behaviors are impossible to overlook.

    Creating lasting behavioral change is not about willpower or achieving perfection overnight. By understanding the four-part habit loop—Cue, Craving, Response, and Reward—individuals in recovery and peer support coaches can design environments that make positive behaviors obvious and achievable. Embracing 1% daily improvements allows anyone to break free from all-or-nothing thinking and align their daily routines with their true identity.

    If there's a topic you'd like to see us cover, email us at podcast@archwaysnh.org or call us at 603-960-2128. Visit our website at https://www.archwaysnh.org to learn more about the Archways family of recovery and family resource centers.

    If your business or organization has been thinking about creating a podcast and you aren’t sure how to start, reach out to our producer at https://smithdouglass.com.
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    21 分
  • Identity-Based Goal Setting – Part 4

    Identity-Based Goal Setting – Part 4
    2026/08/01
    Part 1 of this discussion:YouTube - https://youtu.be/KJfInQEZy5ETransistor - https://share.transistor.fm/s/70d8538d Part 2 of this discussion:YouTube: https://youtu.be/LP8_EPvyPnkTransistor: https://share.transistor.fm/s/52173f2e Part 3 of this discussion:YouTube: https://youtu.be/YgA2f8keX5o Transistor: https://share.transistor.fm/s/58a964f7 In this final episode of Archways' Threads' four-part series on identity-based goal setting, host Michelle Lennon and Wellness Initiative Coordinator Cara LaPlante conclude their conversation by exploring how to sustain long-term growth. They discuss utilizing SAMHSA's eight dimensions of wellness, aligning actions with core personal values, managing setbacks without shame, and leveraging peer recovery coaching for long-term accountability. Key Takeaways:00:00 – Intro 00:40 – Assessing Wellness Across Life Domains: Michelle and Cara highlight SAMHSA's eight dimensions of wellness (social, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical, financial, occupational, environmental) as a practical starting framework. Michelle notes how picking just one area to focus on builds the consistent repetition needed to show the brain that change is possible. 03:30 – Re-evaluating Core Values and Conflict: Michelle and Cara discusses how personal values can become compromised or conflicted during active addiction or severe stress. They recommend using online values assessments to help participants gain clarity on what matters most, allowing them to anchor daily choices to their deepest priorities. 06:16 – Developing Discrepancy via Motivational Interviewing: Cara explains how recovery coaches point out gaps between a participant's stated values (e.g., family stability) and their actual behaviors. Using classic motivational interviewing skills, coaches guide participants through a self-discovery process without judgment or shame. 09:51 – Defining Results, Purpose, and Impact: Cara breaks down the "Results, Purpose, and Impact" tool, illustrating how participants establish strategic direction over 6-to-12-week and 6-to-12-month periods. Michelle adds that traditional SMART goals function as the individual tasks that drive these overarching, purpose-driven results. 14:18 – Navigating Setbacks and Normalizing Fluctuation: Michelle and Cara address what happens when individuals slip or go off track, emphasizing that ebb and flow is normal human behavior. Revisiting recovery plans, personal mission statements, or vision boards provides a constructive reminder of one's goals rather than a reason to give up. 16:52 – Long-Term Growth Beyond Crisis Management: Michelle and Cara emphasize that peer support isn't just for early recovery crisis resolution. As participants achieve major milestones—like pursuing higher education or buying a home—coaches help them maintain a lifelong growth mindset and break through self-imposed glass ceilings. 20:10 – Shifting Mindsets: From "I Am Becoming" to "I Am": They discuss how identity-based change solidifies as repeated daily habits, thoughts, and actions reshape self-talk. Michelle notes that reframing failure as an opportunity to learn dismantles destructive "all-or-nothing" mindsets. 23:00 – Reclaiming Inner Power: In closing, Cara reiterates that true behavior change stems from recognizing the power within oneself. By framing life as an ongoing learning process, individuals can construct a fulfilling life aligned with their authentic vision. Long-term transformation requires moving beyond short-term crisis management into a continuous process of self-discovery and alignment. This concluding episode outlines how tools like wellness assessments, values tests, and the "Results, Purpose, and Impact" framework help individuals bridge the gap between who they are and who they want to become. By framing setbacks as learning opportunities rather than failures, peer recovery coaching empowers individuals to step into their inner strength and sustain identity-driven growth for a lifetime. If there's a topic you'd like to see us cover, email us at podcast@archwaysnh.org or call us at 603-960-2128. Visit our website at https://www.archwaysnh.org to learn more about the Archways family of recovery and family resource centers. If your business or organization has been thinking about creating a podcast and you aren’t sure how to start, reach out to our producer at https://smithdouglass.com.
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  • Identity-Based Goal Setting – Part 3

    Identity-Based Goal Setting – Part 3
    2026/07/01
    Part 1 of this discussion:YouTube - https://youtu.be/KJfInQEZy5ETransistor - https://share.transistor.fm/s/70d8538d Part 2 of this discussion –YouTube: https://youtu.be/LP8_EPvyPnkTransistor: https://share.transistor.fm/s/52173f2e In this episode of Archways' Threads, host Michelle Lennon and Wellness Initiative Coordinator Cara LaPlante progress into the third part of their four-part series on identity-based goal setting. Moving from theory to practice, this conversation highlights the tangible exercises, interventions, and tools that peer recovery coaches use to guide participants through identity shifts, build intrinsic motivation, and formulate a compelling vision for their future. Key Takeaways: 00:00 – Introduction 00:28 – Crafting a Personal Mission Statement: Michelle welcomes back Cara LaPlante, highlighting a statewide training Cara led for peer recovery support workers on building a personal mission statement. They discuss how framing a mission statement around core values helps participants clearly define who they are and who they want to become. 02:18 – Shifting Control Through Intrinsic Motivation: Cara explains how writing down a mission statement shifts a participant’s focus from external pressures (extrinsic motivation, like avoiding legal consequences) to internal drivers (intrinsic motivation). This transition empowers individuals to feel a sense of internal control and self-determination over their recovery journey. 05:13 – Tailoring Exercises to the Individual: The duo emphasizes that there is no "one size fits all" tool in peer support. Cara details how a coach must gauge a participant's readiness and comfort level, explaining that some individuals connect deeply with long-form writing prompts, while others thrive using highly visual exercises. 09:30 – The Power of Visualizing the Future: Michelle and Cara discuss the practical use of vision boards and collage-making to bypass verbal or written limitations. Cara shares a story about a participant who initially struggled to express their goals but found total clarity and breakthrough by cutting out images of houses, family dynamics, and emotional milestones. 12:20 – Uncovering Subconscious Drivers: Michelle breaks down how visual imagery acts as a bridge to the subconscious mind. By selecting pictures that evoke an immediate, positive physical response before trying to analyze them logically, participants can bypass their internal critics and discover what truly matters to them. 14:52 – Navigating Resistance and Cognitive Overload: Cara addresses how a coach handles a participant who feels overwhelmed or resistant to looking at the big picture. She stresses the importance of breaking the vision down into smaller, micro-steps to prevent the cognitive overload that often shuts down progress during early recovery. 17:10 – Rewriting the Narrative of Past Coping Skills: Michelle and Cara discuss how historical behaviors (such as manipulating situations or displaying anger) were actually adaptive survival skills during active substance use. Rather than judging those traits, coaches help participants reframe and redirect those exact same strengths into positive, constructive assets for their new life. 21:05 – Transitioning to a Long-Term Compelling Vision: The conversation concludes with Michelle explaining how repetitive positive actions build the foundational belief needed to achieve monumental life milestones—such as buying a home or returning to college. Moving past short-term tasks toward a "compelling vision" is what keeps an individual in constant, lifelong motion toward long-term behavior change. Transitioning from crisis management to sustained flourishing requires practical tools that re-anchor a person's inner self-concept. This episode explores how exercises like drafting a personal mission statement, designing vision boards, and reframing past survival mechanisms can open a direct door for individuals who feel completely lost. By helping participants move beyond checking boxes to pursuing a deeply personal and compelling vision, peer support workers can empower them to create lasting, generational change. If there's a topic you'd like to see us cover, email us at podcast@archwaysnh.org or call us at 603-960-2128. Visit our website at https://www.archwaysnh.org to learn more about the Archways family of recovery and family resource centers. If your business or organization has been thinking about creating a podcast and you aren’t sure how to start, reach out to our producer at https://smithdouglass.com.
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    25 分
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