100Pedals is a coaching and support organization for parents struggling with substance use issues in the family. 100Pedals focuses changing the conversation parents have with their children, utilizing more effective listening behaviors, while practicing love and acceptance, to facilitate in a safe place for healthy interactions, moving away from conversations filled with shame, judgement, and criticism.
Since 2011, 100Pedals has impacted over 4,000 parents and family members across the country. Our “Healing through Listening” program has healed hundreds of broken, damaged relationships, and so much more…
Change the conversation – Once a parent changes their conversation, everything changes.
“When the going is difficult and the wind is in your face, push hard; when the wind is at your back and you are going downhill, push harder.” This is one of many cycling oriented sayings which have evolved over time on my 100Pedals journey. The primary component associated in this saying is how we […]
The addicted mind has one mission – feed the need. Satisfying this requirement involves many behaviors – denial, deception, manipulation, and survival. The easiest resources in this relentless quest to feed the need are those who love and trust them most—family and friends. Those who have a close relationship with someone with an addiction, often are […]
Relating to the issue of increased substance abuse and addiction in our communities, the question was asked, “What do you think your community needs to implement to address demand?” My response… Engaged and involved parents of adolescent children willing to learn about addiction, trauma, and what their children are experiencing as they pass thru this […]
What if you could trust in the outcome? What if it was possible to be at peace with the process?
What if letting go of our fears were not as hard as we make it to be?
Today’s podcast delves deeper into the battle between trust and fear. Listen as I share what it took for me to finally embrace trust and overcome my fears.
When you take control of your life. When you maintain your focus. When you trust in doing what you know you need to do. Your life will change. More incredibly, so will the behaviors of others as they adjust to your new habits and attitudes.
This is the last in this early series about commitment, change, and taking back control of your life and the impact this one decision resulted in change in my life and influenced the lives of those around me.