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Addiction and the FamilyEpisode 71: Sarah K: A Family Reunited by RecoverySarah K and her two teenagers talk about their experience of Sarah's addiction and recovery, exploring how both the active addiction and recovery have affected them.Support Addiction and the Family
2025-11-2840 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 70: Finding Joy in the Divine Traumedy, with Dr. Nicki MontiWe talk with the amazing Dr. Nicki Monti, whose indomitable spirit shines through in this wide-ranging conversation about all things recovery.Special Guest: Dr. Nicki Monti.Support Addiction and the Family
2025-10-2444 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 69: 7OH, A Rising Threat on the Drug Scene7OH is a new drug that has showed itself to be highly addictive for many people, yet it's perfectly legal in most places, there's no regulation for it, and many people start on it with no idea of what they are getting into. We are seeing more and more clients show up at Windmill Wellness Ranch struggling with this, so we need to get the word out. Kira and Casey discuss all the ins and outs of 7OH and what we are doing to help further research about it.Support Addiction and the Family
2025-09-2626 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 68: Reaching for Unconditional Love, with Sally McQuillenWe talk with Sally McQuillen, therapist and author of "Reaching for Beautiful," about how she not only survived, but learned and grew from losing her "wild child" son when he was 19. Support Addiction and the Family
2025-08-2237 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 67: On the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis with F*FentanylWe talk with Amanda and Tommy from F Fentanyl, their organization that works tirelessly to bring free naloxone, best known under the brand name Narcan, and education to everywhere from elementary schools to raves. Their efforts are saving lives, part of the reason the opioid overdose rate has been going down in the United States.
If you want to watch the video of this episode, check out our YouTube channel @addictionandthefamily.Special Guest: Amanda Nicol and Thomas Guerra.Support Addiction and the Family
2025-07-2529 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 66: Humor and Healing in Recovery, With Robyn ScottWe talk with Robyn Scott about how she draws on her career in comedy to help people recover from addiction using improv techniques, and how people can not only heal, but soar after trauma as they recognize their strength and creativity.Special Guest: Robyn Scott.Support Addiction and the Family
2025-06-2741 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 65: Negative EmotionsThis episode looks at the role of negative emotions in our lives, how to recognize and ride through them, how to learn from them, and how these things show up in recovery from addiction (and other mental health disorders) for both the person with the disease and those who love them. This episode is based on the "Biology of Mental Health" series that I teach at Windmill Wellness Ranch.
Our podcast has been going since February of 2020, and we started producing both video and audio versions of each episode starting April 2025. Moving forward, each episode will be...
2025-05-2328 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 64: Resilience and Hope After a Fentanyl OverdoseWhen Jessica's young adult son JB overdosed on fentanyl, he had a massive brain injury, and Jessica was told to abandon all hope. Instead, she fought for him and found the care he needed. In this moving interview, we hear her story of heartbreak and hope. We also hear from Dr. Ivanhoe of TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, who has been working with the family for years.
Video edition of this episode available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g4ptPLDZ0zo Support Addiction and the Family
2025-04-2539 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 63: Making Recovery the New Family Pattern with Jami CarlacioIn this episode, we talk to Jami Carlacio, a recovery coach and podcaster who grew up around addiction all her life, fell into the disease herself, and was the first in her family to find recovery. She talks about how she not only transformed her life, but also started changing the family lineage of addiction through her own parenting and work as a recovery professional. We discuss how important it is to change relationship patterns and some ideas on how this might be done.Special Guest: Jami Carlacio.Support Addiction and the Family
2025-03-2841 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 62: The Illusion of ControlWe look at different aspects of the illusion of control. We talk about what it is, how it affects family dynamics, how it affects recovery, how to recognize it in your life, and how to start diminishing its impact in your life and relationships. Support Addiction and the Family
2025-02-2139 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 61: Sara and Lera, Healing a Parent/Child Relationship in RecoveryIn this episode, we talk with one of my colleagues at Windmill Wellness Ranch, Sara, who has several years of recovery under her belt, and Lera, her teen daughter who grew up mostly apart from Sara until a few years ago. They talk about the impact of addiction in their lives, their ongoing struggles, how they have come together more as each finds her own growth, and what they feel has worked best to help the healing.Support Addiction and the Family
2025-01-2443 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 60: The Year in RecoveryWe catch up with guests from previous episodes to see how 2024 has been for them. We find out how they have been experiencing and dealing with some of the victories and challenges that come with this life in recovery. In each case, we hear stories of experience, strength, and hope that can help inspire all of us as we wrap up 2024 and look forward to another year of recovery in 2025.Support Addiction and the Family
2024-12-2742 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 59: The Difficulties of Parenting an Adult Child with Addiction, featuring Dr. Judith SmithWe talk with Dr. Judith Smith, who has researched and written about the difficulties of parenting adult children with addiction and other mental health challenges. We talk about what she has learned, how this interfaces with what we know about addiction in families, and how to find your way through these challenges. Special Guest: Judith Smith, PhD.Support Addiction and the Family
2024-11-2243 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 58: What to Expect After TreatmentWe look at what to expect when you or someone you love leaves treatment. We talk about what you should do to prepare before discharge, what to do immediately after, and how to prepare for long term recovery.Support Addiction and the Family
2024-10-2542 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 57: Amanda and Marissa: From Homeless to HomeownersAmanda and Marissa share their story of going from people suffering from addiction and homelessness to people living the gifts of recovery, including buying their first house as a place to raise their kids.Support Addiction and the Family
2024-09-2736 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 56: ForgivenessWe look at many aspects of forgiveness: what it is, how it connects to recovery, and how to do it. We include a guided forgiveness meditation.Support Addiction and the Family
2024-08-2336 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 55: Layers of Recovery with Matt FMatt F explores his family history, which includes generational patterns of addiction and the distress it creates, tracing this back through as far as he can find in his family tree. He talks about his recovery from multiple addictions and how recovery is positively impacting his kids. Support Addiction and the Family
2024-07-2642 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 54: Embracing Family Recovery with Margaret Swift ThompsonMargaret shares her courageous story of a life impacted by addiction, first through her marriage and then in uncovering her own addiction. We explore the recovery journey she lives today and the work she does to help families navigate addiction in a loved one.Special Guest: Margaret Swift Thompson.Support Addiction and the Family
2024-06-2154 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 53: Why We All Need to HALTWe examine the recovery acronym "HALT" to see if its guidance to not let yourself get too Hungry, Angry, Lonely, or Tired holds up to scientific scrutiny. We look at how each of these factors affects your brain and your recovery. Support Addiction and the Family
2024-05-2429 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 52: From a Life of Addiction to a Life of ServiceMellissa talks about seeing family patterns of addiction play out in her parents, siblings, and herself throughout childhood, adolescence, and much of her adult life. She looks at the transformations that have happened through recovery, leading her to a life of service. Support Addiction and the Family
2024-04-2638 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 51: A Therapist Finds RecoveryMia Tracy is a therapist who found recovery while working in the field. She shares the ups and downs of her journey and how she found the strength a humility to claim her seat at the recovery table.Special Guest: Mia Tracy, LCSW.Support Addiction and the Family
2024-03-2244 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 50: Eating Disorders and AddictionResearch is increasingly showing that eating disorders are a form of addictive/compulsive behavior. We explore this idea, what it implies, and what we can do. Along the way, we interview Dr. Heather Ingram to get further insight and perspective.Special Guest: Heather Ingram, PsyD.Support Addiction and the Family
2024-02-2343 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 49: Ashely and Tom: A Couple's Life Before and After TreatmentAshely and Tom reflect on what it was like for them as a couple and for their kids before Ashley found recovery at Windmill Wellness Ranch in 2022, what it was like while she was at the treatment center, and what it is like now. Support Addiction and the Family
2024-01-2634 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 48: The Year in RecoveryIn this retrospective episode, we look back at the year in recovery as we interview several people who have been on the program in 2023. Each one talks about their year in recovery and what they hope for in 2024.Support Addiction and the Family
2023-12-2942 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 47: What You Need to Know About NARCANNow that NARCAN is approved as an OTC drug, we look at how this life-saving medication works, how to use it, how to recognize opiate OD, controversy around it, and where to get it (sometimes for free).Support Addiction and the Family
2023-11-2429 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 46: Transforming Trauma Into Triumph with Tonja MylesTonja Myles talks about her rise from family and personal trauma into the triumph of her amazing and accomplished life in recovery today. We discuss intergenerational trauma and how healing can happen for anyone. Check out her new book, "From the Crack House to the White House."Special Guest: Tonja Myles.Support Addiction and the Family
2023-10-2756 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 45: Healing from Our Scars, with Christopher MorrisChristopher Morris, author of "We Are All Made of Scars", talks about growing up with a mother who struggled with alcohol. He talks about what he learned along the way and finding his own recovery.Special Guest: Christopher Morris.Support Addiction and the Family
2023-09-2942 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 44: How to Talk to Kids About AddictionIn their new children's book, Casey and illustrator Skye Hilton worked together to help kids find hope and healing around a parent's addiction. Skye and Casey discuss why they wrote it and how to talk to kids about these issues.Special Guest: Skye Hilton.Support Addiction and the Family
2023-08-2534 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 43: Rising from Tragedy to Become a Warrior in HopeValerie Silveira, founder of Warriors in Hope, talks about how the tragedy around addiction in her daughter changed her life, not only in how low it took her but also how it was transformed into a source of inspiration to help others. Special Guest: Valerie Silveira.Support Addiction and the Family
2023-07-2851 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 42: Wired for Addiction with Dr. Evelyn HigginsIn this episode, we interview Dr. Evelyn Higgins about the work she is doing on teh gentics of addiction and how she uses it to bring hope and help through her company Wired for Addiction. She also talks about some the othe preson journey tha tled to her interest in helping those with addiction and their families.Special Guest: Dr. Evelyn Higgins.Support Addiction and the Family
2023-06-3039 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 41: Incurable Hope with Lisa GennosaLisa Gennosa talks about the trials and blessings of her son's addiction, finding her own recovery, and helping others through personal encounters, professional talks, and her new book "Incurable Hope".Special Guest: Lisa Gennosa.Support Addiction and the Family
2023-05-2652 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 40: Questions Families AskWe tackle some of the questions families have for people in active addiction, in treatment, and then in early recovery. Our all-star panel of people in recovery from addiction give honest and heartfelt answers.Support Addiction and the Family
2023-04-2841 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 39: How to Help Relationships Survive Early RecoveryWe explore the stress that addiction and early recovery put on relationships of all kinds and how to find your way to healthier relationships through all of it. As part of this, we tell our story to illustrate some of the concepts. Support Addiction and the Family
2023-03-2458 min
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2023-02-2623 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 38: Deanna and Travis: Family Helping Each Other Find RecoveryAs teens, Deanna and Travis were suddenly siblings when their parents married. Little did they suspect that they would help each other find and deepen the recovery they share today. Support Addiction and the Family
2023-02-2446 min
Dismantled Life : A Podcast about Addiction and Recovery075: Casey Arrillaga - Spirituality for People Who Hate Spiritualityhttps://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/ Buy Casey's Book - Spirituality for People Who Hate Spirituality My name is Casey Arrillaga. I am a social worker and addiction counselor, but just as importantly, I am a family member like so many of you. My wife Kira and I both come from families with addiction, we were in our addictions together for over 10 years, and we have been in recovery together for almost 20 years. We now both work in the recovery field to try to pay forward what was so generously given to us.Support Dismantled...
2023-01-2152 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 37: Gigi: How to Be Your Most Loving SelfDr. Gigi Langer talks about her recovery both from her own addiction and as a family member, and what this taught her about being her most loving self. She shares some of those insights, including removing roadblocks to being your most loving self. Support Addiction and the Family
2023-01-2146 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 36: Navigating the Holidays in RecoveryHow to survive and even thrive during the holidays whether you are recovering from your own addiction or someone else's. Chock full of ideas and tips to get through this time of year. Support Addiction and the Family
2022-12-1140 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 35: Ashleigh: A Sibling's PerspectiveAuthor Ashleigh Nowakowski talks about how she was affected by her brother's addiction, recovery, and relapse, finding her own recovery in the process, setting boundaries, and how she has grown as a result. Her book "The Shadow Child" brings all this together, including many helpful ideas for other family members affected by a loved one's addiction.Special Guest: Ashleigh Nowakowski.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-11-2547 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 34: Spirituality in RecoveryCasey talks about why spirituality is important to many people in recovery, where it's hard, and how to get through some of the challenges. He shares insights from his new book, "Spirituality for People Who Hate Spirituality".Support Addiction and the Family
2022-10-2849 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 33: The Guardian Initiative for Veterans and First Responders, Part TwoErika Unberhagen talks about how families of first responders and veterans are impacted by addiction and mental health issues, how The Guardian Initiative at Windmill Wellness Ranch helps, and her own experiences that led her to do this work.Special Guest: Erika Unberhagen, LMSW.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-09-2538 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 32: The Guardian Initiative for Veterans and First Responders, Part OneErika Unberhagen talks about The Guardian Initiative at Windmill Wellness Ranch, a program for first responders and veterans, and her own experiences in law enforcement and addiction that led her to do this work.Special Guest: Erika Unberhagen, LMSW.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-08-2632 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 31: Peg: Philosophy, Spirituality, and RecoveryA wide-ranging conversation about philosophy, spirituality, and recovery with author Peg O'Connor, We talk about what these ideas mean for both people with addiction and those who love them. Peg talks about her new book "Higher and Friendly Powers" and how it comes out of her work and her own recovery.Special Guest: Dr. Peg O'Connor.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-07-2555 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 30: What is SMART Recovery, with Lisa DavidsonLisa Davidson, Clinical Director at Windmill Wellness Ranch, talks about her personal and professional journey of recovery using SMART Recovery, one of the major alternatives or adjuncts to 12 Step recovery. She gives examples of the tools of SMART and how they work on a practical level to help people with addiciton and those they love recover. Special Guest: Lisa Davidson, LCDC.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-06-2635 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 29: Innovations in Addiction TreatmentWe interview two innovators in addiction treatment: Dr. Heather Ingram and Shannon Malish, LCSW. Each talks about how she works directly with people's brains to help them recover.Special Guests: Heather Ingram, PsyD and Shannon Malish, LCSW-S.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-05-2830 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 28: Dustin: Interview with an InterventionistWe interview Dustin Williams, who owns an intervention and personal recovery service. He shares some of his story of recovery and how he helps families get a loved on into and through treatment, then supports them afterward.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-04-2940 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 27: Dianne: Living the Al-Anon Principles in MarriageWe hear from Dianne, who learned how to live the principles of Al-Anon in her marriage, and how this helped her to have a long relationship full of recovery for both her and her husband. She talks about learning to set boundaries and what this did for her recovery as well as her husband's. She discusses how she practices detachment with love. Support Addiction and the Family
2022-03-2551 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 26: Conversations With Counselors #2 - Paige MajkoIn this interview, counselor Paige Majko talks about her personal and professional relationship with addiction and recovery, including her work with families affected by addiction, and what recovery has done for her family.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-02-2545 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 25: Enabling vs. HelpingIn this episode, we explore underlying assumptions that lead to unhealthy enabling and how to challenge these, how Shakespeare can help you move from enabling to helping, and provide some questions you can ask yourself in order to see if you are about to enable someone or help them.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-01-2828 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 24: Brian and Tamara: Relationships in Long-Term RecoveryIn this wide-ranging conversation with Brian and Tamara, Kira and Casey explore the ins and outs of being in recovery while being in long-term relationships. Both couples share their stories, what has worked best for them, and how they have grown together.Support Addiction and the Family
2022-01-0152 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 23: Conversations With Counselors #1 - Merrit HartblayWe talk with Merrit Hartblay, social worker and addiction counselor in New York. Merrit and Casey talk about the things they've seen most help families deal with addiction, and their personal stories of how they found healing in their own families.
Merrit hosts his own podcast "Recovery Road" and is the author of "Lost Innocence: My Journey From Addiction to Recovery".Support Addiction and the Family
2021-11-2636 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 22: Abigail: Addiction, the Family, and the LawWe interview Abigail Seymour, who specializes in family law around addiction, especially the tricky waters of child custody. She offers insight for people in recovery, their co-parents, and other family members who find themselves suddenly thrust into these difficult issues. She also shares what drew her to this work and what inspires her to keep going. Support Addiction and the Family
2021-10-2942 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 21: Creating HappinessIn this episode, we look at various ways you can create happiness through the tools of positive recovery, including PERMA, a focus on strengths, resilience, and the power of gratitude. For each concept, we will present a practical exercise you can use to start seeing benefits. Support Addiction and the Family
2021-09-2541 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 20: Ashley: Letting Go of Codependent PatternsWe interview Ashley, who traces the roots of her codependent patterns back to childhood, who married someone with addiction, and who learned to let these patterns go. She looks at how she learned to moved into a healthier way of seeing and caring for herself. She talks about how she made these changes and how she now helps others do the same. Support Addiction and the Family
2021-08-2753 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 19: Effective Communication and BoundariesIn this episode, we look at how to have more effective communication and boundaries. We learn about communication styles, how to tell which one is your default, and tips on how to communicate more effectively in any situation. We also discuss what makes an effective boundary and how to set some boundaries of your own. Support Addiction and the Family
2021-07-3041 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 18: Arnold: Reflections on a Lifetime in RecoveryArnold shares what he has learned during his 50 years in AA, how his family was affected before and after his wife found her own recovery, and what family members can do when faced with addiction. Support Addiction and the Family
2021-06-2537 min2021-05-2840 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 16: Emotional SobrietyWe look at the idea of emotional sobriety, how it applies for family members as well as those with addictions, why it's important for everyone, and how to enhance it in your life. We feature an interview with Teresa, who has over 30 years in recovery and was one of our first role models for emotional sobriety. Support Addiction and the Family
2021-04-2343 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 15: Al M: 60 Years of Recovery as a Family MemberDr. Al Mooney entered family recovery at age 10, when his parents got sober. Sixty years later, he reflects on how this experience shaped him and led to a lifetime of helping others to recover.
For more on Dr. Mooney's work, check out of his books, both available on Amazon:
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2021-03-2657 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 14: Anniversaries and MilestonesThis episode mark the 1st anniversary of our podcast, so we discuss why anniversaries and milestones are such a big deal in recovery, and hear two great interviews with people in recovery around this topic. David is a man in recovery whose interview happened in a special day in his recovery. He talks about his journey so far, and how his recovery has impacted his relationships, including with his father who passed away last year. Brian and Tamara talk about the various anniversaries and milestones so far as a couple both in recovery, and what anniversaries and milestones they...
2021-02-2640 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 13: A. S.: A Story of Finding FreedomHaving grown up in a household devastated by alcoholism, she never thought she would marry someone with an addiction. In this in-depth interview, author A. S. Edwards talks about her journey through all this, and how she is finding her own recovery. She explores how family patterns repeated themselves and what she has been doing to change this, including working on a memoir of her experiences.Support Addiction and the Family
2021-01-2949 min
Positive Recovery MDThe Power of Inner Healing with Casey Arrillaga, LMSW, and Kira Arrillaga, LCDCIWhenever we recover from our addictions, we can't help but to serve others in finding their own freedom as well. From recovering from alcohol and sex addiction to finding healing from eating disorder(s) and depression, our guests this week use their strengths to extend hope to those they work with. This week, we are talking with Casey Arrillaga, LMSW, LCDC and Kira Arrillaga, LCDCI. Casey is the Co-Host of the Addiction and the Family podcast, a Counselor at InMindOut Emotional Wellness Center, and a Therapist at Windmill Wellness Ranch. Kira is also the Co-Host for Addiction...
2021-01-1936 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 12: GratitudeAll about gratitidue: We look at the benefits of gratitude, where it's hard around active addiction, how to have more of it, its place in recovery, and then Kira leads a gratitude meditation. Includes "person on the street" interviews about gratitude with both family members and people in recovery from addiction.Support Addiction and the Family
2020-12-2232 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 11: Jack D: Overcoming LossFor most people, death is the end of a relationship. In a moving interview, author Jack Dison talks about continuing his relationship to his son by writing him letters after his son died of an overdose. He discusses his recovery journey and how the letters became his book "Overdose: Letters from Dad." He talks about the things that helped him most and how he still feels connected to his son many years later. Support Addiction and the Family
2020-11-2744 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 10: Dr. Jason Powers: ResilienceWe examine the vital human trait of resilience, how it shows up in recovery, how to recognize it, and how to get better at it. Recovery pioneer and positive psychology expert Dr. Jason Powers offers his insights.Special Guest: Dr. Jason Powers .Support Addiction and the Family
2020-10-3032 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 9: Jules and Izzy: A Mother-Daughter Story13-year-old Izzy has heard her mother, Jules, tell her story of addiction and recovery, but they have never talked through Izzy's side of things until this in-depth and emotional interview. See firsthand how addiction can affect a family, and how to find deeper levels of healing. Support Addiction and the Family
2020-09-2541 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 8: The Relapse EpsiodeWe take on the "R" word. We see what relapse is, how it happens, and what family can and can't do about it – including how to prepare. We see that relapse into old behaviors is a pitfall for families, too. We ask people in recovery if relapse is really part of recovery.Support Addiction and the Family
2020-08-2833 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 7: How Change HappensIn this episode, we explore how people make changes in their lives, such as finding and sustaining recovery. We hear not only theory, but also the personal experience of people talking about different stages in their recovery journey. Support Addiction and the Family
2020-07-2646 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 6: Lauren O: Finding Peace as an Adult Child of AddictionWe talk to Lauren, an adult child of addiction, about her experience and how she is finding greater peace today. We hear how she is changing family patterns and what she wants to tell her kids as they grow up. We discuss what family members can and can't do to help if they see this in their own families. The episode includes brief interviews with others in recovery about what helped them most in dealing with family members struggling with addiction. Support Addiction and the Family
2020-06-2641 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 5: Addiction and the BrainIn this episode, we explore the neuroscience of addiction through an entertaining and informative presentation given at a family workshop. We learn why addiction is called a disease, what's happening in the brain, and common risk factors. Support Addiction and the Family
2020-05-221h 07Addiction and the FamilyEpisode 4: Jay and Mirah: Relationships in Early RecoveryOne went to treatment, two found recovery. When Jay went to treatment, her wife Mirah attended the family program and discovered that she had issues she needed to address, and that the same recovery tools could help her, too. This episode features and in-depth interview in which they explore all of the ups and downs of being married in early sobriety. We also hear "person on the street" interviews about the issues of relationships in early recovery but also what is great about relationships in recovery. Kira and Casey reflect on their own years in recovery together. ...
2020-04-2445 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 3: Recovery in the time of COVID-19In this special episode, we look at how recovery is being affected by COVID-19 and where people are finding hope, all to help families and people in recovery find greater peace and understanding. We include "person on the street" brief interviews in which we ask people to talk about their struggles and where they find hope during this difficult time.Support Addiction and the Family
2020-04-1734 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 2: Addiction 101In this episode, we'll look at some of the basics of addiction, what it is and what it isn't, discuss addiction with psychologist Dr. Heather Ingram of InMindOut Emotional Wellness Centers, and look at addiction from a scientific perspective, all to help families find greater peace and understanding around this difficult but vital subject. We include "person on the street" breif interviews in which we ask people to define addiction (it's harder than it seems) and where they find hope around addiction. Special Guest: Heather Ingram, PsyD.Support Addiction and the Family
2020-03-2037 minAddiction and the FamilyEpisode 1: Recovery and the FamilyIf you’re like a lot of people, you may be thinking, “Why do I need recovery? I’m not the one with a problem!” That may be true, but if you are listening to this podcast, there’s a good chance that you and others in your family have been affected by addiction. That means that everyone in the family needs to recover from the effects of that situation. If you think about it, you may have spent a lot of time waiting for your loved one to change, or perhaps trying to make that change happen for them. You...
2020-02-2425 min