ANNIE HIGHWATER’S MISSION
There are more people affected by addiction than addicted. My mission is to promote healthy dialogue and to offer support, information and hope to the stressed out, affected family, partners and friends (the “entourage”) of those in the grips of addiction, alcoholism and SUD.
I believe no one should have to go through it alone.
LATEST EPISODE
Principles Over Personalities: When Other People are Pulling Our Strings
THE Unhooked Podcast! “Principles Over Personalities: Stop Letting People Pull Your Strings” Have you ever had somebody ruin your entire day? Sometimes without even being in the room... They said something. They didn’t say something. They criticized, insulted or ridiculed you. They ignored and dismissed you. They lied about you. They misunderstood you. They pushed a button—and suddenly you’re reacting instead of responding. It happens to us all. Listen in for tools and tips from the Rooms of Recovery!
Listen to the episode ↗September 9, 2026 · The Unhooked Podcast by Annie Highwater
Books by Annie Highwater
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Unhooked
PUBLISHED 2016 · BOOK
Unhooked: A Mother's Story of Unhitching from the Roller Coaster of Addiction
By Annie Highwater
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Unbroken
PUBLISHED 2018 · BOOK
Unbroken, Navigating the Madness of Family Dysfunction, Alcoholism and Addiction
By Annie Highwater
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September 2, 2026
"When You Don’t Know What to Do"
The Unhooked Podcast! "When You Don’t Know What to Do" This is a really strong topic to me… because “I don’t know what to do” is often how we feel and can be the exact place where recovery, faith, and emotional regulation intersect. “What do you do when you don't know what to do?” Sometimes it's a crisis. Sometimes it's a relationship. Sometimes it's a decision you have to make. Sometimes you've done everything you know to do—and nothing seems to be working. And sometimes the hardest thing is that we desperately want an answer right now. Listen in for tools and tips from the rooms of recovery!
Listen to the episode ↗August 26, 2026
Anguish. What I did in the dark!
The Unhooked Podcast! “What I Did in the Dark” I know what anguish feels like. I have lived through seasons of it. Listen in for tools and tips from the rooms of recovery and hear what anguish taught me about surrender, resilience, and truth. Check it out!
Listen to the episode ↗August 19, 2026
Debbie
The Unhooked Podcast! Listen in this week as Debbie, my friend from many years in the Rooms, shares her story and so much wisdom from Recovery. We combine our best practices for dealing with the madness (especially our own!)... Check it out!
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