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The Nature of Addictions with Sara Troy and her guest Roslyn Saunders, on air from January 9th

Roslyn Saunders

Entrepreneur, author, speaker, educator. Roslyn Saunders is all these things, however, the role she considers warrants most kudos, is that of addiction recovery advisor.

Born into a family with a rich heritage of debilitating addictions, Roslyn was ‘soaking in it’. Both parents were substance abusers. Her father, an alcoholic, was dead at 48. Her mother, a perennial Valium consumer, never recovered when at 55, she suffered a stroke and died some years later where she was institutionalised. Both were heavy smokers. Although not aware at the time, Roslyn now understands their behaviour, while destructive, was nothing compared to the insidious disease going on inside them.

Not heart disease, cancer or obesity, her parents were suffering from co-dependence or addiction.

Now an author of the compelling and practical guide, Co-dependence – the addiction that screams the loudest and is heard the least, Roslyn is well versed on the subject. In her words, co-dependence is about dealing with our addiction for using people, places and things to replace what we perceive are missing.

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A PhD in Co-dependence

With brutal candour, Roslyn will tell you she married an alcoholic she could compromise her values too. Built successful businesses where she could indulge a desperate need for overwork. And produced a family of four children to continue the tradition. She will tell you she did everything to avoid the train wreck that inevitably came in marriage breakdown, financial challenges in business, and losing it all.

Though difficult, this was nothing compared to dealing with the addictions which emerged in her children who as teenagers succumbed to alcohol, heroin and marijuana. Roslyn experienced years of extraordinary duress, dealing with defiant, abusive kids, visits to rehab centres and prison, remaining hyper-vigilant about her children’s safety. On admittance to the hospital’s psychiatric ward when finally overwhelmed, she begged hospital staff to let her die.

What Roslyn will now tell you is her deep gratitude for this experience, which afforded her the insights and wisdom to address co-dependent behaviour in herself. Now with the benefit of a lifetime’s experience (and a Ph D in co-dependence), she is now inspiring greatness in others who are navigating a pathway to recovery.

Roslyn brings a practical and grounded approach to work with and inspires people to face challenges in personal and professional life. The first to acknowledge it is a lifelong process, she draws on her vast experience and learning to educate clients to navigate meaningful, sustainable change and live more balanced lives.

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Roslyn is available for one to one coaching, seminars, workshops and joint venture opportunities and is best contacted on…..

Mobile: +61 439 339166

Email: roslyn@roslynsaunders.com.au

Web: roslynsaunders.com.au

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Positive Living Vibrations with Sara Troy and her guest Pat Reihl. Aired from January 13th

It is a NEW YEAR and is a very good time to invest in yourself. First, we have, to be honest with ourselves and the lives we are currently living, are we serving ourselves or crippling our lives? Pat in her honesty shares with us her path of alcoholic destruction and how she finally placed value upon her own life to become a beacon of hope, care and nurturing for others in recovery. We to can overcome when we decide, to be honest about our choices.

Patricia A. Reihl, MPA, LCADC

Counsellor and Author

Patricia Reihl has worked in the addiction field since 1977. After securing a nursing license, she began a career as a counsellor in a social setting detox, and next worked as a nurse in a 28-day residential program. In 1980 she went to work in a hospital-based outpatient program where she developed and directed a special outpatient track for female clients.

In 1981 Pat became Director of Spring House, a female halfway house in Paramus, New Jersey. During her tenure, the program was taken from the brink of closing to the largest female halfway house in the State. Spring House serves today as a national and international model. Ms. Reihl has returned many women to the community as sober, productive members of society and has become a role model for the women she serves.

Throughout the years she returned to college to complete both a Bachelor and Master Degree. This schooling qualified Pat to serve on numerous national committees and boards. In addition, she represented halfway houses on a sub-committee of the American Society of Addictive Medicine and become a member of the faculty at the Rutger’s Summer School of Alcohol and Drug Studies. She has instructed professionals across the Country and Europe.

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Pat served as President of the New Jersey Association of Halfway Houses for six years. In 1995 she was elected to a two-year term as President of the National Association of Halfway Houses. During her tenure as National President, she brought the National Convention to New Jersey, assisted five states in creating associations, and raised membership in the association to an all-time high.

Because of a personal recovery starting in 1970, she organised a non-profit group with a mission to memorialise the building at 17 William Street where the book “Alcoholics Anonymous” was written. In October of 1998 she was awarded the “Employer of the Year Achievement Award” by the Bergen County Department of Health presented by the County Administration, and again in 2006 accepted the Wynona M. Lipman Award for Community Service presented by the Governor and State Department of Community Affairs, Division on Women for The Family Afterward. Pat Reihl became Executive Director of The Family Afterward, A Freedom House Program, on March 1, 1999.

Pat has recently become a published author with the writing of her book Two Lives, One Lifetime, a story of generational addiction. In addition, more information can be found about Pat and her book at patreihl.com.

Pat’s interests include running, daily exercise and workout as well as improving her golf game. She has raised 3 children and she and her husband enjoy their grandchildren.