Olivia Pennelle is a writer, journalist, and recovery activist. Her work has appeared in STAT News, Insider, Filter Magazine, Ravishly, The Temper, and Shondaland. She is the founder of popular site Liv’s Recovery Kitchen. She lives near Portland, Oregon. Follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
You may have seen singer Demi Lovato in the headlines recently after an interview with CBS Sunday Morning. In this interview Demi Lovato candidly referred
Alaskan law enforcement and the behavioral health community believe that Alaska has a multi-faceted drug use problem. It is thought to be especially prevalent due
Looking for Suboxone clinics in Anchorage but unsure what you’re looking for? Perhaps you want to find out more about Suboxone therapy and how it
Despite these disparities, mental health resources are not always centered towards people of color and their needs. In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting specific BIPOC resources that provide mental health support, as well as calling attention to some of the healthcare disparities that people of color face.
When we are thinking of recovery meetings, we often conjure up an image of a church basement, a circle of chairs, pots of strong black
Many people in recovery become yoga enthusiasts. Liv Pennelle is here to give you some great tips and tricks for accessing yoga at home.
Our feeling of new freedom in July happens to coincide with the wedding season — perhaps one of the more difficult occasions to navigate as a sober person.
The United States Senate has designated the whole of June as PTSD Awareness Month, and the National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder has designated 27 June as PTSD Awareness Day. Liv Penelle wrote a great blog educating us on what PTSD is and some resources to help if you are struggling.
When I was in the middle of my functional alcoholism—even though I don’t think there is such a thing, because that’s really an oxymoron!—I was very physically sick. I suffered with terrible skin conditions that required frequent trips to the ER; acute asthma requiring steroids, and due to my excessive 150 pounds I pulled my back muscles into frequent and debilitating spasms. I didn’t know that hurting my back would accelerate my spiral toward rock bottom and reveal a full-blown addiction.
I’m sure many of us are finding life during COVID-19 different than how we expected it. Initially, we may have relished the idea of chilling
Olivia Pennelle loves cooking. She particularly enjoys experimenting with new recipes, especially ones with punchy and fresh flavors. Cooking and getting creative in the kitchen
Sometimes I think I’m superwoman. Well, not really. But my expectations are often so high that I would have to be superhuman to achieve them.
Walking is one of the most accessible, and most underrated, forms of exercise for almost everyone — you don’t need to be fit, it’s free,
While work in your pajamas while sitting on the sofa may seem appealing, the reality is that it is actually quite challenging. I know. I’ve
There are many effective pathways to recovery. Sometimes clinical addiction treatment isn’t the right option for people seeking recovery. There are a whole host of
Dating is one of the hardest things to navigate as a sober person. Paying attention to relationship red flags can help you throughout the dating
