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Olivia Gillespie

Liv Gillespie is an AI-fluent copywriter and editor with master’s degrees in Linguistics and Teaching English as a Second Language. Her work spans behavioral health, insurance, and personal finance, with clients including American Express.

Articles by Olivia Gillespie

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What’s Substance-Induced Psychosis?

Olivia Gillespie November 7, 2025

When someone you love starts saying things that don’t make sense or insists they’re seeing things you can’t, it can make your heart drop. You might replay every recent moment, wondering if substance use had something to do with it. You just want to understand what’s happening and what to do next. Psychosis can feel like stepping into a storm with no map, but you’re not powerless.  Let’s walk through what psychosis is, how substances

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Things You Can Still Do in Recovery

Olivia Gillespie October 31, 2025

Life after addiction can be more fun than before. You can do everything you used to love—and this time, you’ll actually remember it.

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Is Anger a Part of Recovery?

Olivia Gillespie October 27, 2025

Kicking substances can wake up a lot of feelings, and—yes—anger can bubble up right when you’re trying to make a hugely positive life change. That doesn’t mean you’re broken. You’re simply going through a big transition. If you’re just getting started, you can see how Waypoint brings Southern hospitality into lasting recovery with compassionate, personalized care. In the meantime, this blog will help you understand what anger is, why it shows up in recovery, how

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Understanding the Phases of Recovery

Olivia Gillespie October 16, 2025

Recovery is a personal journey. Explore the four stages of healing and how Waypoint Recovery Center supports lasting change.

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What Are AI Counselors?

Olivia Gillespie October 3, 2025

You may live a ways outside of town, with little access to transport to get you to group meetings or individual therapy appointments. You’ve heard about Artificial Intelligence (AI) counselors and robot therapists that you can access from home. But you’re wondering if that could actually help, or if you’d do better traveling to care at Waypoint Recovery Center.  This blog will help give you a clear lay of AI land: what it can and

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Do Family Members Need to Know You’re in Recovery?

Olivia Gillespie September 25, 2025

You might wonder if you should tell anyone at all about entering treatment for substances—especially family members or loved ones who might not understand what you’re going through. At the same time, family involvement can sometimes strengthen your support system and help guarantee your progress. Ultimately, it’s your choice who knows about your recovery journey.  This blog will walk you through what to consider before involving family, the ways family can support you, and how

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Check-In Questions For Stressful Moments

Olivia Gillespie September 22, 2025

Everyone gets stressed out, no matter who you are or what stage of recovery you’re in. Here’s what you need to know about stress when it comes to recovery: Most importantly, while relapse is quite common, it isn’t inevitable when you have sustainable stress management techniques at your disposal. Let’s learn about them.   What Causes Stress in Recovery? Stress in recovery can show up in your thoughts, emotions, or body. Sometimes it’s obvious, but

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Craving Management Tips in Recovery

Olivia Gillespie August 28, 2025

Learn what cravings are, why they happen in recovery, and how Waypoint Recovery helps you manage them for lasting sobriety.

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How To Define Your Therapy Goals in Recovery

Olivia Gillespie August 21, 2025

As you work toward long-term recovery from substance use disorder (SUD), you may feel like therapy is just another box to check. In reality, it can be one of the strongest, most supportive tools you sharpen. But without clear goals, it’s easy to feel like you’re drifting from one session to the next without knowing if you’re moving forward.  Setting goals for your time in therapy can give you that direction, help you measure progress,