September 4, 2025

## Why the Change?

Change is never easy. Often, we only engage in change when we are forced to. Our motivation for change often determines the effectiveness of our efforts and results. This segment focuses on where our motivational focus needs to be as we take on a change. Stay tuned as I reflect on the transformative process of […]

Dave Cooke featured, Parenting and Addiction, Uncategorized, Video lessons
February 22, 2025

## What if there is no such thing as a bottom?

What happens when a parent feels their child has fallen far enough? What happens when they think their child must have found their bottom? What if there is no such thing as a bottom? What happens when we rescue them because we have experienced enough? All these questions considered and more as we explore, in […]

Dave Cooke 100Pedals Talk
February 20, 2025

## The myth of the “Bottom”

“I didn’t decide to go to recovery when I lost my job, lost my home, lost my kids, or went to jail and lost my freedom. I made a decision to go to recovery when I was sitting on a hill and realized I needed to do this for me.” The “bottom” so often referenced […]

Dave Cooke Addiction in the Family, featured, Parenting and Addiction, Uncategorized
December 12, 2025

## Recovery management

Your child’s recovery is none of your business! A pretty harsh way to start a blog conversation. The more I learn about addiction, recovery, parenting and all the dynamics associated with the struggle, the more I am committed to this statement. Now that I have your attention, let me expand… Your child’s recovery is none […]

Dave Cooke Addiction in the Family, featured, Parenting and Addiction
November 28, 2025

## The Ego and Four Words which get in the way of our healing

It was a conversation I had years ago with a life coach here in Phoenix which opened my eyes to how my ego was protecting me from the painful experiences of my son’s addiction while simultaneously blocking my healing. I have reflected often on the enlightenment obtained from this conversation and thought it might provide […]

Dave Cooke Addiction in the Family, featured, Parenting and Addiction

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