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The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 177 -Moments With Margaret. We Tell Kids Not to Get in a Car With a Drunk Driver, But What if the Drunk Driver is a Parent?In today’s episode, Margaret Swift Thompson of Embrace Family Recovery dives into one of the toughest but most vital topics—how to support and protect children in families affected by addiction. Margaret shares heartfelt insight on setting healthy boundaries, empowering children to speak up when they feel unsafe, and helping them understand that addiction is a disease—not their fault.From practical tools like Sesame Street resources to the impactful work of the Betty Ford Children’s Program, Margaret offers guidance for parents, caregivers, and allies looking to foster safety, trust, and healing. Drawing from her own pers...
2025-04-2010 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 176 - Moments With Margaret. A Moment of Awareness.In this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, Margaret, a seasoned family recovery specialist, shares a powerful story from an unexpected place—an airline lounge. What began as a frustrating encounter with an intoxicated, disruptive woman evolved into a profound reflection on the generational impacts of addiction. As Margaret witnessed the emotional toll on staff and fellow travelers, she was reminded of how deeply addiction affects not just the individual, but everyone around them.Join us as she unpacks the emotional energy shift that occurred once the couple was removed, and how moments like this offer a...
2025-04-1309 min
Behind the LatchHeld Together – A Conversation with Dr. Rebecca ThompsonEpisode Summary:In this episode of Behind the Latch, Margaret Salty interviews Dr. Rebecca Thompson, a family medicine physician and author of Held Together. They discuss the inspiration behind her book, which weaves together stories of pregnancy loss, medical care, and the complexities of family life. Dr. Thompson shares how her experiences as a physician and patient influenced her writing and how healthcare professionals can improve care by embracing humility, curiosity, and compassion.Exploring the Themes of Held TogetherThe Journey to Writing Held TogetherDr. Thompson shares how her personal...
2025-04-0923 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 175 - Moments With Margaret. Addiction Dance.In this eye-opening episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, Margaret Swift Thompson dives into the emotional and psychological grip of addiction through the lens of the powerful visual metaphor, The Addiction Dance. Please watch the video of this incredible visual on the Embrace Family Recovery Youtube channel. The dance was first aired on 'So You Think You Can Dance' in 2023.With a haunting portrayal of addiction’s manipulative pull, Margaret unpacks how codependency, denial, and confusion can entangle even the most loving relationships.She reminds us that we can’t do this alone...
2025-04-0610 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastMoments With Margaret: Uncap The Pressure - Support Yourself While Supporting Your Loved One.Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast.Loving someone with addiction can feel like being a shaken soda bottle—ready to explode at any moment. In this episode, Margaret dives into the emotional toll of addiction on families and the transformative power of 12-step recovery. From admitting powerlessness to embracing gratitude and service, she explores how these steps help family members find peace, manage emotions, and break free from stress. Want to see this visual aid for your own journey of healing? Tune in on my YouTube channel for...
2025-03-3007 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 171- Moments With Margaret: Keeping My Side of The Street Clean.Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I share a powerful writing by Amanda Weston titled 'I'm Done Explaining Myself,' which emphasizes the futility of trying to change others' perceptions. Amanda writes about the importance of focusing on what is within one's control, such as thoughts, actions, and responses, rather than trying to control others. Margaret highlights the need to let go of what is beyond our control and to avoid over-sharing and problem-solving, which can rob others of the opportunity to grow. She stresses the importance of maintaining peace and serenity by...
2025-03-0908 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 168 - Moments with Margaret: How Numerous Crisis Moments Led to Clarity and Prioritizing Self Care.Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast! Many of you have asked for more solo episodes, so I’m bringing my Moments with Margaret series from YouTube and weaving them into my lineup alongside incredible guest conversations.Back in 1996, as a student at Hazelden Betty Ford, I was introduced to the term AFGE – Another F’n Growing Experience. These are the painful, challenging moments in life that, while difficult, offer profound opportunities for growth—if we’re willing to lean in, embrace the discomfort, and work through them.Today, I’m sharing on...
2025-02-1613 min
Now I've Heard EverythingMargaret Whiting, America's Post-War Singing SensationIn the years immediately following World War II, one of America's most popular entertainers was a young singer named Margaret Whiting.
She estalished herself as a top performer on radio and TV as well as in the recording studio.
In this 1987 interview Whiting reflects on her life and career.
Get It Might As Well Be Spring by Margaret WhitingAs an Amazon Associate, Now I've Heard Everything earns from qualifying purchases.You may also enjoy my interviews with Tony Bennett and Mel Torme For more vintage interviews with celebrities...
2024-09-0622 min
Addiction 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 min
Tell Me About Your FatherLuke Perry and How a Generation Grew Up, with Margaret WapplerIn this episode, Erin and Elizabeth talk with Margaret Wappler, author of A Good Bad Boy: Luke Perry And How a Generation Grew Up, which was excerpted in Vanity Fair. The "Bad Boy" refers to Luke Perry's character on Beverly Hills 90210, Dylan McKay, a Gen-X James Dean with a tender heart. A Good Bad Boy is a dual biography of Luke Perry and Margaret as a teenager mourning her father's death.Margaret regales us with tales of Luke's heroism, like defending Tori Spelling from her abusive boyfriend and waking Jason Priestly from a coma. We also...
2024-06-201h 14
Catholic Women PreachAugust 20, 2023: "Women of Great Faith" with Margaret Susan ThompsonPreaching for the 20th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Margaret Susan Thompson offers a reflection on persisting in pursuit of God's promise for all:
[This gospel] resonates especially with me because I’m a woman, but it has much to say to all of us who feel like we don’t fit into a box, and who sometimes feel tormented by a demon, like the daughter in need of healing. In other words, it speaks to us all. And so it calls us all to be dogged, persistent—and, like the Canaanite woman, "of great faith."
Margaret Susan (Peggy) Thompson is a p...
2023-08-1806 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp #109 - Language is Power, Five Reframes That Matter With This No Fault Disease.As I close season three of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, I look forward to some fun this summer for us all, and the podcast will return after Labor Day with some fantastic guests and topics.Language matters so much, how we speak to ourselves and speak with each other. This family disease of addiction is brutal and often gets away with far too much, mainly when we blame ourselves and each other rather than the disease.I wish you a summer of caring for yourself with the love, kindness, and support you deserve that lets life...
2023-06-0419 min
Please Make ThisMargaret (w/ Alexa Jaggs)Margo Kirklin made her life her law career, and now that she’s retired, she feels the emptiness of boredom and lack of connection to the family and friends she set aside for work. But when Margo is mysteriously visited by a manifestation of herself in her twenties, but six inches tall, she’s confronted by the woman she used to be and given a second chance to decide what she wants to do with her life.Scripts start at 1:01:36StarringLaura PetroHobert Thompson
2023-05-121h 52
Behavioral Health Integration"Families, Addiction, and Grieving" Interview with Gloria Englund, MA and Margaret Swift Thompson, MSIn this special BHI episode, I had the great pleasure of discussing the topic of substance use addiction, family systems, and the process of grieving with Gloria Englund and Margaret Swift Thompson.
We went into discussions on how family members may communicate and set boundaries with a loved one who has a substance abuse addiction.
Gloria self-discloses her own experience regarding her son's addiction and what she learned from that experience. Both Glorian and Margaret explain what they have learned working with individuals with substance abuse and their families.
We also get into...
2022-11-151h 01
Behavioral Health Integration"Families and Addiction" Interview with Margaret Swift Thompson, Executive Director & Addiction Recovery Coach for FamiliesI had the great pleasure of having Margaret Swift Thompson the host of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast as a special guest.
I and Margaret begin discussing issues we see in the mental health and addiction field and different ways we can improve it.
In this episode, we get into a discussion on how Margaret first got into the field of mental health and substance use.
Margaret expresses her experience working with families with addiction as well as different therapeutic modalities.
Margarette discusses what motivated her to begin hosting her own...
2022-11-101h 04
Catholic Women PreachMiracles and Gratitude with Margaret Susan ThompsonPreaching for the 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Margaret Susan Thompson offers a reflection on living with a spirit of gratitude:
"Truly, as today’s Psalm proclaims, Yahweh is faithful and has done wondrous deeds. What has God done for you? There are miracles all around us. Have you said 'thank you' today?"
Margaret Susan (Peggy) Thompson is a professor of History and Political Science at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. She is also a Senior Research Associate at the Campbell Public Affairs Institute, and holds courtesy appointments in the Departm...
2022-10-0706 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastPray To Your Higher Power and Row The Boat To Shore. What?We are back!!!I am happy to report a summer of moderate, if not radical, self-care has happened. Drop a comment below and share what self-caring action step you took this summer! How did you do?As we move into Season 3 of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, I am excited to introduce you to more wonderful people sharing their stories of the family disease of addiction in their life. I have recorded some fantastic conversations and am constantly reminded of the resilience and courage of being human while navigating a chronic, progressive, and potentially fatal disease....
2022-09-0414 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 69 - I am taking Radical Actions For Self Care! What Action Will You Take?I read this question on a She Recovers email, and it struck me that it was a possible God Wink! How can you let go of what no longer serves you and call in how you want to feel?In this short episode, I will share some of the radical changes I am making this summer to increase my self-care. I am practicing what I preach!I will not listen to the Monkey Chatter that says this is a bad idea, that I should be able to do it all, and that I am letting others d...
2022-06-1905 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 68 - God Box, Universe Box, Creator Box. How Do These Help Quiet The Monkey?Today I have another solo episode!I am sharing about one of my favorite recovery tools. I found myself giggling at the reality of telling my story with the language of "I need to take you back to 1997"!There is no denying that I am not a newcomer, which I was very much in 1997.In 1997 I was so grateful to train with the magnificent clinical team on the Silkworth Unit at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation - they taught me so much.I thank one of my coaching clients for today's picture of a beautiful God...
2022-06-1215 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 67 - How Does Drug Wellness Court Help The Whole Person? Assist is the Key Word.Today is our final episode with Judge Amber, and it is phenomenal the many tools that her Drug Wellness Court participants receive in their program.The statistics and the stories of recovery add to my hope that people suffering from the disease of addiction can find help even with their legal consequences.I appreciate how generous Judge Amber was with her time, this has been such an educational experience for me, and I hope for you.Treatment is so much more effective than incarceration for people with the disease of addiction!#embracefamilyrecovery #podcast #JudgeAmber...
2022-06-0538 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 66 - How Enabling and Interventions Play Out in Judge Amber's Court.Today Judge Amber shares how interventions play out in her courtroom and the way enabling shows up.Judge Amber brings a unique quality to her work in Drug Wellness Court. She shares her journey with enabling and interventions in her family of origin.Interventions can be what you see on the television show and are simple interactions such as hearing another person share their story and anything in between.This family disease of addiction touches the lives of so many people, and I desire to de-stigmatize this family disease and afford families resources for their healing.
2022-05-2917 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 65 - How Does Drug Court Work? Learn About Theater of Court from Judge Amber.Today's episode will be an education, at least it was for me!We do something a little different. We have Judge Amber with us sharing about the Drug Wellness Court she presides over!I have limited exposure or understanding of Drug Wellness Court, and I love introducing you to all types of stories and resources. Today will be no different.Meet Judge Amber, and let's go to court!Support the showClick here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through...
2022-05-2218 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 64 - How Does Randy Describe Lydia? Grace, Patience, and Mercy That Were Beyond Earthly Bounds!During today's episode, Lydia shares more about the work she and Randy do to educate and empower families to heal from the disease of addiction.As Lydia says, they will go anywhere. Do interventions, speak, fundraise, and banquets.Lydia shares more about their book entitled 'Off Center, ' A Memoir of Addiction, Recovery, and Redemption in Professional Football.Please find the link to their powerful book that intertwines Randy and Lydia's Story with an intervention he and Lydia conducted in my show notes.I can't accurately describe how powerful it was to hear Lydia share...
2022-05-1515 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 63 - God Please Answer My Prayers. I Don't Understand. Learn Why Lydia Asked This.Today Lydia jumps right in and shares the progression of Randy's disease of addiction. The impact on him, their marriage, and their family.Lydia is open about the long journey with his disease and recovery testing and strengthening her faith. As Lydia said, it was not like he went to treatment, and then they lived happily ever after.As you hear in their story, the Grimes family is service-minded, and you will hear moments of Randy in the background doing his interview!Here are some of the resources Lydia shared in this episode:
2022-05-0829 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 62 - How Lydia's Love Transitioned Her From Baylor to The Buccaneers to a Padded Cell?Today I have the honor of introducing you to Lydia! Lydia is a warrior woman with a deep faith who has journeyed through years of transitions as her husband Randy battled his disease of addiction.Randy and Lydia met as Freshmen at Baylor University, and then life took twists and turns, Lydia bravely shares.You may hear Randy's voice in the background; he also recorded a podcast! Randy has written his memoir - more to come about the book as we hear Lydia's story.Meet Lydia Grimes.Support the showCl...
2022-05-0128 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 61 - How Does the Disease of Addiction Make the Walls of the House Collapse?Today is the final of Nancy's three beautiful episodes. Nancy Espuche is a mother, author, and speaker who courageously shared her and her son Lucas's story in her book 'Kardboard House.'Nancy shares the decision to publish, the fears and hopes of writing the book, and her journey in her grief. What is crystal clear in Nancy's story is that addiction is most definitely a family disease, with the collateral damage of the disease hurting everyone who loves the addicted person.Support the showClick here to grab your copy of
2022-04-2429 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 60 - How Did Lucas Describe His Addiction? A Visual Nancy Will Never Forget.Today Nancy Espuche, the author of 'Kardboard House,' shares more of her and her son Lucas's story.Nancy and Lucas not only navigated the disease of addiction. Lucas, as an infant, developed pancreatitis and suffered from no diagnosis for a long time.These two no-fault diseases impacted how they lived, yet you will hear many examples of the typical family questions and struggles when loving someone with an addiction.Nancy shares powerful visuals of the disease's impact on Lucas and herself.To learn more about Nancy, her book, her training...
2022-04-1721 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 59 - God Winks All Around! What Is The Meaning of 18 For Nancy and I?Today I am privileged to introduce you to Nancy Espuche, a mother, an author, a speaker, and an advocate. Nancy has beautifully written Lucas' story in her book. Nancy's book is entitled 'Kardboard House.' In Nancy's dedication, she references the music of Hamilton, and the line "who lives, who dies, who tells your story?" Nancy promised to tell their story, and today she continues to do this on The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast.Support the showClick here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members t...
2022-04-1032 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 58 - Addiction Taught You To Be Vigilant. Can You Be Patient With Yourself?In her book Stay Close, Libby Cataldi eloquently shared the family's journey surrounding her eldest son's addiction. Today you are in for a treat when Libby shares a quote from her journal! You will learn more about her outlet and healing through writing. Writing for personal use and then deciding to publish is a frightening journey. Libby shares some beautiful 'God Winks' along this path. Libby and her family demonstrate the pain of this disease and hope through recovery.Learn more about Libby and her blog on her website:https://libbycataldi.comS...
2022-04-0328 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 57 - The Worst Thing For This Mama Was Being Powerless. Learn How Libby Found Her Lane!Today, Libby Cataldi, the author of Stay Close, returns and shares more about her journey with her son and his disease of addiction. She also offers a unique window into the role of Jeff's younger brother Jeremy in this family disease. Libby not only writes magnificently, but she also speaks Italian! Today you will learn the beautiful story of how her book got its title.For more information about Libby Cataldi and to subscribe to receive her Thursday Meditations on her website: https://libbycataldi.com/blog/Support the showClick here to grab your copy of Healthy Str...
2022-03-2724 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 56 - How Libby's Son's Addiction Began as a Party and Ended in a Sandstorm.Meet Libby Cataldi, a mother, a school head in her children's school, and an author whose eldest son is a recovering addict. Jeff's addiction began while attending that school, and Libby attempted to find her feet in the "sandstorm" the disease created.Libby wrote their story, 'Stay Close' with her son Jeff a part of every word. They still produce a weekly blog entitled 'Thursday Meditations' on her website, which you can subscribe to receive.https://libbycataldi.com/Support the showClick here to grab your copy of ...
2022-03-2026 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 55 - How Do I Accept Loosing My Brother To Overdose? It's Okay To Sob.Today is our final episode with Cameron, the courageous baby sister of Bryce, who tragically lost his life due to an accidental drug overdose.Cameron shares about hitting a wall and becoming an "adult, part two." She heals by speaking her truth, including being open about Bryce's addiction and death.A line that Cameron said was, "I neglected me, I don't want you to neglect you, so let me help you. Cameron believes part of her life is to find ways to offer siblings of people with the disease of addiction more resources no matter where they...
2022-03-1333 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 54 - How Did Cameron Balance Her knowledge, Her Heart and Her Enabling?Today Cameron continues to share her story of loving her big brother Bryce and devastatingly losing him to his disease.Cameron shares the progression of the disease and the struggle to balance being a sister and a social worker.I understand hearing the story of someone losing their loved one to the disease of addiction is sorrowful. This part of the story must also be shared when we speak about addiction being a progressive, chronic, and potentially fatal disease.Cameron's courage to tell her story shines a vital light on the lack of support for siblings...
2022-03-0630 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 53 - From a Bombshell at Christmas to Fixer to Obsessed With Her Brother.Today, we have the opportunity to hear from Cameron, who offers her story of loving her older brother with the disease of addiction. You will hear Cameron's story's nuances that may sound very different from yours. And there are always similarities and qualities that overlap in every one of our stories. What is evident in this episode is the roles we all play in our families and how they get so amplified when the disease of addiction is a family member.This episode is the beginning of the story of how Bryce's disease turned their family's world upside...
2022-02-2729 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 52 - Stop Putting a BandAid on a Bullet Wound. Understand What's Intertwined?The laughter strikes me in this episode and series with Jennifer Storm, the author of Blackout Girl!It is fascinating that though the book's subject and conversation are heavy, serious, and taken very seriously, we can also laugh. I believe the laughter comes from a sense of connectivity and the positive impact of the hard work of recovery and healing. We have to feel pain, accept times of loneliness, and be more tolerant of our vulnerability to feel joy and happiness.In this episode, Jennifer speaks about relapse, recovery, and healing regarding trauma, the value...
2022-02-2029 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow I Use My Recovery Tools with People Who Reach Out Sharing Their Trauma.I love Jennifer Storm's passion and ability to teach in such a great way! In sharing her message, she's been fearless. And in this episode, I love how she used Al-Anon principles to cope with the Monkey Chatter around people sharing their pain with her. What family member can't relate? No matter where you are on this journey of addiction, a family member or person with an addiction, in active recovery or not started. I hope Jennifer inspires you to take that next step. I can be your first or next step. On my website, I hav...
2022-02-1317 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWant To Know More About Compassionate Accountability? It's Not Tough Love!What an honor it is to have Jennifer Storm, the author of Blackout Girl as a guest today! Jennifer shares her belief that hearing another's story helps us connect to our story and lessens our sense of isolation. When I say I read this book from a place of genuine curiosity about another woman's recovery journey, that would be true. I had no idea how impacted I would be by Jennifer's eloquence and fearlessness to write her truth on paper for the world to read. I am in awe of Jennifer's courage, tenacity, and spirit of service.J...
2022-02-0524 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWho's Driving Your Bus? Let Go Of The Wheel, I'm Too Scared!Today is another solo episode!Spirituality has been a challenging part of my recovery journey. To say I had resistance to God being in the meeting literature and skepticism that I could choose what God meant to me was prevalent.I created a lecture 'Who's Driving Your Bus,' many years ago because many recovering people struggle with the spirituality part of their journey.As a person who values visual exercises, the bus analogy has been a helpful one for me.As you will hear, the way I received this analogy was a 'God Wink...
2022-01-3015 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Zoe and Heather Begin to Find Balance in Recovery With Trust and Control.Today is the final episode with Zoe and Heather. We speak about their recovery and how each family member has their path, challenges, and victories.This family has a level of respect that is beautiful to hear and a willingness to accept each other and their individuality.What a delight it was to hear Zoe share her truth so candidly and courageously. A privilege to witness a mother's love and guidance in a painful journey at times. Their story demonstrates the joy, hope, and the power of education regarding this family disease of addiction. Addiction will r...
2022-01-2332 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastBeamer Books Helped Me Understand It Was a Disease, Not My Dad!Zoe and her mom Heather return today and share more about how the Hazelden Betty Ford Children's Program has assisted the whole family in healing from the disease of addiction. Empowerment means the process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one's life. I hope you hear Zoe's confidence in her education and the permission for her to set boundaries and speak her truth. Listening to this 15-year-old is truly inspiring, and it fills me with hope. I believe this episode demonstrates well the need and benefits of keeping communication open with your children as they c...
2022-01-1628 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHeather Gifts Her Children An Opportunity To Write A New Story Through Family Recovery.I am so excited to introduce you to Heather and Zoe. Since I had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in the Hazelden Betty Ford Children's Program in October 2017, I have dreamed about giving voice to a program graduate.Today is that day!! Zoe, her brother, and her parents participated in the program when Zoe was 7 1/2 years old.Today begins a three-part conversation with Heather and Zoe sharing the multi-generational disease of addiction in their family. I find it fascinating to hear how different the experience and perception of the disease can be for each family member...
2022-01-0928 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Does The WE of Recovery Help Us? William Shares How Vital Connection Is.In today's episode, William Cope Moyers, the author of Broken, shares further about his ongoing recovery journey and the power of community in that recovery. Willam and I talk about how a connection with our fellows is vital in all recovery programs. And we also explore triggers for family members and strategies Willam uses to communicate and stay out of being a Higher Power for anyone.Support the showClick here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction a...
2022-01-0215 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastBeyond Addiction, William's Codependency Recovery Has Been Painful and Humbling.William's book Broken was the window into a family, where the disease of addiction was a central character. William shares today that in the years since writing Broken, he has faced many growth opportunities. Surrendering to the reality of the challenges of codependency, especially with the people he loves most.Living in his active recovery from a substance use disorder has paled in William's world to the struggles to accept his powerlessness over others and their journey.Support the showClick here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for F...
2021-12-2618 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWilliam Shares His Story in 'Broken', Which He Published In 2006, But There's More!Today I am thrilled to introduce you to William Cope Moyers, a man in long-term recovery who wrote his Memoir, 'Broken' in 2006. William was a trailblazer of sorts, willing to write his book and his truth about his journey with his Substance Use Disorder and recovery.The inclusion of letters from his father, Bill Moyers, introduced a poignant vital perspective - the impact of the family disease of addiction.As you will hear in this episode, much has happened in William's life and family since 'Broken' was published. The disease of addiction is complex, baffling, and f...
2021-12-1924 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastThe Holidays Are Stressful On a Good Day! Here Are Some Tips You Might Try.Today I am back with a solo episode.Holidays can be magical and stressful. They can be warmly familiar or stressfully familiar. Expectations bread resentments, so today, I am providing you with some strategies to implement during your holiday season, which will offer you the ability to be more peaceful and self-caring rather than reactive and other focused.Be kind with yourselves, which will allow you to be more kind with others.Prioritizing your needs will be the greatest gift you give each person you love.What is that saying on the plane - p...
2021-12-1218 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastFor Danni Writing Has Been A Profound Experience; She Exposed her Soul.Not only does Danni expose her soul in her writing, but she also lets others into the journey of being a family member of loved ones with the disease of addiction.After this disease took her son Travis, Danni sadly had to embark on a grief journey that she generously shares in her book 'Shoot My Ashes From A Cannon.'Today Danni shares more about her spiritual pilgrimage with her friends Kate and Elda. Danni also reads another letter from the book she wrote to Travis from her closet.I know death...
2021-12-0530 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastFrom Her Closet to The Moon Dog Forest. Danni's Unique Journey of Grief.Yesterday would have been Travis's 40th Birthday. My heart has been with Danni and her family, thinking of the many emotions they might be experiencing. I am sending them all hugs.In today's episode, Danni shares more of her grief journey. A journey it has been in all senses of the word. The definition of journey is:an act or instance of traveling from one place to another.Danni's grief journey includes the spiritual, emotional, and physical aspects of the journey, and her book exquisitely shared details of each of them....
2021-11-2820 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Danni's Family Christmas Letters Educated Others and Freed Them From Shame.Who hasn't wanted to write one of those Christmas letters with unfiltered truth?Well, today's guest did precisely that. Danni courageously wrote her unbridled truth in her annual Christmas letters. You see, Danni and Pete were parenting three sons, all with the disease of addiction.As Danni says:"By writing these letters, I could spill my guts and figure out what was going on with me emotionally, so I am grateful my family gave the thumbs-up to send them. This is the story of my family and the power of letters."Over the next few e...
2021-11-2122 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastLife Is But A Stopping Place.We all know the saying life is short; it really is!Today I honor my friend and first podcast guest, Janet.Janet was very anxious about being a guest on the podcast, and in true Janet's style, she was so humble, authentic, and full of grace and hope. At the end of the recording, she said, "that was kind of fun"!!Whenever I spoke with Janet and shared that someone had mentioned how much her episode meant to them, she seemed genuinely surprised.I am so grateful that Janet's story will...
2021-11-1406 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Transparency and Individual Recovery Courageously Teach a New Healthier Family Dance!I am so grateful to have this platform to share conversations with you. Tom continues to teach me, and it was so great of him to share how he works his recovery and the benefits to all family members working their individual recovery programs. The parallel journey of recovery for family and the people with the disease is really clear.I hope you are inspired to attend a meeting, read some recovery literature. You could also reach out to me via my websitehttps://embracefamilyrecovery.comWhere I have a page entitled Work With M...
2021-11-0723 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastReady? Take a Breath and Dive Into Tom's Tiger Talk! You Won't Be Sorry!It is here...Tom's Tiger Talk!!Enjoy, and don't be afraid to listen twice as Tom is such a quick speaker.The Tiger Talk is a visual masterpiece with humor and experience that makes this a great way to better understand the disease of addiction.Tom's analogy helps a person with a substance use disorder learn to separate themselves from the disease. While explaining this disease, family members begin to understand its baffling nature and hopefully learn to take it less personally.Find your recovery community, or start by reaching out to me...
2021-10-3124 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Did a Cute Tiger Cub Inspire Tom To Create a Unique Analogy For Addiction?There are so many ways to learn about the disease of addiction.There are so many teachers that offer a variety of styles, from brain science to billboards along the highway showing before and after pictures of addicts.Today, you will hear from Tom, a friend and a substance use disorder counselor. Tom shares his experience, strength, and hope. Tom uses truth, humor, and his personal and professional experience. Tom shares about the evolution of the Tiger Talk.A mission for my podcast has been to get family stories shared and heard, so people feel less...
2021-10-2424 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow about A Take Away or Two? How Is Gratitude Magical!Michelle shares tools that she uses in her recovery! One of the things I enjoy most about making this podcast is the opportunity to hear people's stories. I find, like in a Twelve Step meeting, if I stay open, I hear something that is an asset to my recovery program.I so value Michelle's humility in sharing the evolution of her recovery program through different meetings. She also shares strategies that we can implement, making this episode of her series most helpful! I believe hearing stories and telling our stories offer us so much healing and h...
2021-10-1732 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastDo You Want Relief From The Itty Bitty Committee? Just Be the Secretary.In today's episode, Michelle returns to continue sharing her story. Michelle shares the benefits of working with a sponsor in Al-Anon and how her recovery journey brings her to attend another 12 step program. The famous Ralph Waldo Emerson quote says, "life is a journey, not a destination." Michelle's story embodies this truth.She does a fabulous job of sharing some of the recovery tools that have worked for her.Find your recovery community, or start by reaching out to me at https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/work-with-margaret/Support the show...
2021-10-1018 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Does Michelle's Recovery Journey Feel Like Peeling Away Layers Of An Onion?Today you will meet Michelle, who, as she says, comes to recovery "fully loaded" with ancestral trauma. As a child, and grandchild, a sister, an aunt, a mother, a grandmother.The disease of addiction creates chaos and trauma in the family—Michelle shares how she began her healing journey.Thank you for your support of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. People are finding it helpful, and that was my hope! Please share it with people who love someone with this disease of addiction. You can find it on all podcast streaming platforms and on...
2021-10-0319 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastSesame Street, the Gold Standard for Childrens Resources! How Do Karli & Salia Cope With Parental Addiction?Jerry Moe returns today, sharing more about the resources available for children and their caregivers.Jerry and his Children's Program team have worked with Sesame Street to create a storyline about parental addiction.Not only will you hear about Karli and Salia, but you will also learn more about the Continuing Care resources for children and their caregivers following participation in the Hazelden Betty Ford Children's Program.Find out more about The Children's Program athttps://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/treatment/family-children/childrens-programFind your recovery community, or begin by reaching out to...
2021-09-2623 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastMake the Disease the Enemy! Draw a Picture of How Addiction Has Hurt Your Family.Jerry Moe returns and shares about the phenomenal Children's Program of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.Jerry is one of the best storytellers. He explains how their use of play, creativity, connection, art, writing, and Beamer work to assist children in making the disease the enemy and separating it from their loved ones.When the disease is the enemy, it is easier to open up and share without feeling disloyal. Find out more about The Children's Program athttps://www.hazeldenbettyford.org/treatment/family-children/childrens-programFind your recovery community, or begin by...
2021-09-1822 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastMeet the Man That Helps the Youngest Members of This Family Disease Get Much-needed Support.On today's episode, Jerry Moe, the Executive Director of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation's National Children's Program, shares some of his story. Jerry has such a passion for helping the children of this family disease.The alarming statistics in the US show 5.7 million children under age 11 live in households with a parent who has a substance abuse disorder, and a third of those enter foster care as a result.The need for children to receive education, support seems obvious. Yet, as Jerry shares, they are often the last to gain this vital help. Find out m...
2021-09-1217 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastMeetings 101. How do I find one? What is the benefit of going?On a recent podcast, Episode 24, the topic was sponsorship. If you missed it, find it in the link below.https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/ep-24-what-is-a-sponsor-do-i-need-one-im-not-good-at-asking-for-help/A regular listener to the podcast suggested another episode about meetings.Such a good suggestion. I appreciate topic ideas and people sharing feedback about the podcast!So today will be all about meetings.Thank you Barb!I am here to help. Reach out anytime via my emailMargaret@embracefamilyrecovery.comSupport the showClick here to grab your copy of...
2021-08-1522 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Do We Move From Absorbing Someone's Mood To Observing It?In this final episode together, Bob shares more about how he works to be observant rather than living in the chaos of absorbing other's feelings.He is clear about the need for support that doing this family recovery work alone won't be sustainable.Hear more from Bob about his quote,"I forgot I was his dad. I thought I was Higher Power".Enjoy the tools and quotes Bob shares, and then take action for your recovery!Find your recovery community, or begin by reaching out to me athttps...
2021-08-0833 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWhat Are Family Recovery Tools? Bob Shares Some He Uses to Find Relief.Bob is the father of a son with a substance use disorder. This episode is packed with tangible tools Bob used in his recovery to find relief from his own stress, anxiety, and obsession with his son. Bob demonstrates the hope for all loved ones of people with the disease of addiction in choosing their own healing. This required a willingness to recognize the disease had impacted him, and he deserved the same help he wanted for his son.Support the showClick here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies fo...
2021-08-0119 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Witnessing His Son's Courageous Hard Work Challenged Bob to Change Himself.Today I want to introduce you to Bob. A friend, a colleague, and a fellow traveler. As you will hear in Bob's story, he's a man who's committed to growing, healing, and working on his own recovery. Bob candidly admits that witnessing his son's hard, scary work of recovery inspired him to do his own work in recovery. Bob has an incredible memory for quotes that have impacted him and helped him learn healthier ways to live, love, and move from the why my beautiful son to what am I to do now?Su...
2021-07-2521 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWhat is a Sponsor? Do I Need One? I'm Not Good At Asking For Help.Sponsorship is a tool that is invaluable for any recovery program. Sadly people on the family side of this disease often do not afford themselves this gift.A person asked on my Facebook Page, Embrace Family Program, how do I get a sponsor?They inspired the idea for this podcast!While working at Hazelden Betty Ford with clients seeking recovery from a substance use disorder, many parents and partners struggled to engage in their recovery. They were so focused on their addict's program. I understand this struggle, and I hope this podcast helps you...
2021-07-1813 min
Life & Leadership: A Conscious JourneyEmbrace Family Recovery | Margaret Swift ThompsonWhy is the topic of Embrace Family Recovery so important for everyone affected by addictions? Mental health stress has been considerably elevated and growing since the advent of COVID-19. For 20+ years, Margaret Swift Thompson has dedicated her life to serving families faced with surviving the impact of addiction. Knowledge BombCenters for Disease Control and Prevention report 13% of Americans using substances to cope with COVID 19 related stressMentionsThe Embrace Family Recovery Podcast Hazelden Betty Ford Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of A...
2021-07-1328 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastCan We Get Better Whether Our Addicted Person Does or Not?This question is a common one with people who love someone with the disease of addiction.Dianne shares her answer as a person whose family has been impacted by this multi-generational disease.We take a deep dive into spirituality, healing and loss, ceremonies, the power and pain of acceptance, and boundaries.Yes, we cover a lot of ground!Dianne is such a resilient, generous woman who willingly shares her story and interweaves her Native American culture in a way that is so informative.I hope you enjoy Dianne's closing as much as I did!!!
2021-07-1139 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWhat Do You Mean Who's Bobber Are You Watching? Can't I Watch Everyone's?Dianne shares the tools and actions she took to prioritize her self-care while her son was finding his way.You will learn how her famous line, who's bobber are you watching, came to be a part of her toolbox.Thank you for your support of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. People are finding it helpful, and that was my hope! Please share it with people who love someone with this disease of addiction. You can find it on all podcast streaming platforms and on my website.https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/podcast/Support the sh...
2021-07-0422 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWaadookodaading Is Ojibwe For We Help Each Other. Why Is This So Significant?Today Dianne shares more of her story. The family disease of addiction has traveled through her family and into her son's life. She shares the familiar struggle of being powerless as a mother to change Mike's path.Dianne shares the power and pain of setting healthy boundaries against Mike's disease while always loving him.One of her courageous lines to her son:"I can't stop you from going down that road, be damned if I'll sit here and watch you go."Support the showClick here to grab...
2021-06-2717 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Does Dianne's Spirit Soar Despite Addiction Being a Family Member? A Warrior with a Teacher's Heart!Today we start a series of conversations with my friend Dianne!Dianne has been a powerhouse in the field of addiction for decades, a warrior of a woman who knows this family disease intimately from many perspectives. Yet, she always maintains a willing heart of a teacher. I'm sure some of that has to do with receiving the gifts other people in recovery shared with her and knowing the power of continuing to pass them on.Through these conversations, you will hear from Dianne about her recovery as a double winner, her experience with addiction...
2021-06-2023 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastFrom Discovery to Recovery, Life & Leadership: A Conscious Journey with Michelle St JaneToday is a new experience for me; I was a guest on another podcast! I thought you might enjoy hearing more of my recovery story and the wisdom and experience Michelle generously shares about her own recovery story.Dr. Michelle St. Jane, the host of Life & Leadership: A Conscious Journey Podcast, offered this introduction for her podcast:Why is the topic of Embrace Family Recovery so important for everyone affected by addictions? Mental health stress has been considerably elevated and growing since the advent of COVID-19.
2021-06-1328 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Can Sharing Our Story Connect Us and Lessen Shame? Addiction Touches Everyone.In our final conversation with Barb and Tom, parents of a son with the disease of addiction. They share more about how Tom surrendered to this being a no-fault disease rather than an intellectual exercise. Tom and Barb's recovery journey speaks to how we are exposed to recovery as a family because of the person we love with the disease of addiction. Yet, the benefits of working the recovery program as a family member trickle into all aspects of one's life. If you have missed any of the episodes with Barb and Tom, their story sta...
2021-06-0614 min
Life & Leadership: A Conscious JourneyEmbrace Family Recovery | Margaret Swift ThompsonWhy is the topic of Embrace Family Recovery so important for everyone affected by addictions? Mental health stress has been considerably elevated and growing since the advent of COVID-19. For 20+ years, Margaret Swift Thompson has dedicated her life to serving families faced with surviving the impact of addiction. Knowledge BombCenters for Disease Control and Prevention report 13% of Americans using substances to cope with COVID 19 related stressMentionsThe Embrace Family Recovery Podcast Hazelden Betty Ford Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of A...
2021-06-0228 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWhat? Treatment Isn't a Carwash, 28 Days Then Life Goes on Clean and Sober?Tom and Barb continue to share their own learning about the family disease of addiction. They have phenomenal shifts in their strategies with their son, his addiction, and his recovery.Can't believe addiction is not an intellectual exercise?As a mother, I need to orchestrate all relationships around Eric, right?Their recovery expands in this episode as they embrace these tools of healing for all life's ups and downs, not just with this family disease.Tom so respected the psychological learning of...
2021-05-2920 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWhy These Parents Found the Words Can't Cause, Control, and Cure So Beautiful ?Today You will meet Tom and Barb.This couple surprised themselves in finding their recovery through attending a Family Program. They thought they were attending to help heir son.Barb, a self-described "Queen of Enabling" and Tom a Type A corporate man, master problem solver come together to share their journey of loving a son with the disease of chemical dependency.This family disease creeps up on everyone in the family over time and the journey of healing takes different timelines for everyone."acceptance is the answer to all my problems t...
2021-05-2316 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastMonkey ChatterDo you ever feel like you have racing thoughts?Are you constantly preoccupied with your loved one who has the disease of addiction?Is it hard to focus on and care for yourself?If you can say yes to any of these you have found the right podcast! This subject is near and dear to my heart, Monkey Chatter is something I created to describe the insanity I experience in my head, I call it the voice of my disease keeping me focused on my drug of no choice which is a walking, t...
2021-05-1623 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastCan Self Compassion Weave Addictions Chaotic Jumble of Threads Into Something Beautiful?The work of family recovery.What are the challenges?What are the payoffs?In this episode, Sandy Swenson shares how as family members, we deny our addictions and issues because our preoccupation with our addicted loved one is all-consuming unless we develop a community of support and tools to develop self-focus rather than being other-focused 24/7.What is there to be grateful for when the disease of addiction has infiltrated our family?Could the answer be 'our recovery'?As we end this episode Sandy reflects on the power of mamas...
2021-05-0929 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWhat is Unabling? Curious? Sandy Swenson Teaches Us the Fundamentals We Need.Sandy Swenson has coined the term 'Unabling' and she takes the time to share a reading from her meditation book entitled - 'Tending Dandelions. Honest Meditations for Mothers of Addicted Children.How does helping ourselves help the people we love? It feels so selfish and Sandy will share why it is not at all selfish.How do we love our person and set boundaries around the disease?Tune in to hear Sandy's boundary.How do we learn to stop throwing the tissues at them?The power struggle with the disease...
2021-05-0220 min
Moments with MarianneFinding Color in the Darkness with Margaret B. ThompsonMargaret Thompson’s Finding Color in the Darkness is a report from the front lines of the battle against #mentalhealth disorders. Her son, John Fish, is a bright young boy growing up in an average American town, going to school, playing with his brother and walking his dogs on the beach each day. He grows into adolescence and slowly a dark sky seems to settle over him; he is complicated, sensitive and growing more silent every day.Tune in for #MomentswithMarianne show with special guest Margaret B. Thompson as we discuss her new #book Finding Color in the Da...
2021-05-0134 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastHow Does Sandy Detach With Love, When It Hurts To Do The Right Thing?How do we love the person while protecting ourselves from their disease?How do we do the right thing for us all when it feels so counterintuitive to the love we feel and the 'I shoulds' screaming in our head?Detaching with Love not only saves the person detaching from living in the disease's control, it affords your addicted love one a chance to feel the consequences of their disease. A painful truth of the disease of addiction for both addicts and their loved ones - none of us surrender to the work of our r...
2021-04-2518 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastEp 11 - Parallels - We Need To Do What They Do?I need a sponsor?We need to go to meetings?Family members not only need their own recovery they deserve it.Sadly many loved ones don't find their own recovery. They spend all their time and energy trying to fix, manage and control their addicted loved one. Falsely believing if they get their addict into recovery, they will be good again.Sandy Swenson shares in this episode that she had to learn the power is in her own recovery versus the powerlessness in trying to fix Joey. Not only is the d...
2021-04-1814 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastAddiction No More Shame, No More Silence.Today I have such an exciting guest for you to meet ... Sandy Swenson.As a professional in the field of addiction and serving family members, I have recommended Sandy Swenson's books to many people. Every week in the Family Program at Hazelden Betty Ford, I read from 'Tending Dandelions', Sandy Swenson's meditation book for mothers of addicts. Sandy shares her story in this episode, also shares on her journey out of denial and what tough love means to her.Sandy has started a movement for "Mama's" where she has dedicated...
2021-04-1118 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastWhy Embrace Family Recovery?Today will be different...No conversation with a guest. Just me, Margaret Swift Thompson sharing about the cunning, baffling, and powerful family disease of addiction.There are so many parallel experiences that the people who have the addiction share with the family members. Such as denial, isolation, increased tolerance, and the solution. My observation having served this population for a few decades is that the services for the family side of this disease are seriously lacking.Thus I have launched my business, Embrace Family Recovery LLC to help fill the void an...
2021-04-0421 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastFrom Dark Times to Recovery's JoyToday we have the final episode with Kirkland Hamill. The author of the book Filthy Beasts. In this episode, like the others with Kirkland, and as he courageously did in his book Kirkland shares vulnerably, openly, with humor and great storytelling about the residual effects of the family disease of addiction and more importantly the gifts of his recovery through Al-Anon. Kirkland shares the common experience in recovery of three steps forward and two back.How recovery is not a straight line from A to Z.Spirituality is another of many topics of...
2021-03-2835 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastMy Overarching Feeling About My Mom's Alcoholism Now, is Intense Compassion.In this episode, we revisit his quote about his mother's alcoholism, "she taught me how to survive her".Kirkland shares about his life with addiction in numerous family members, and coming to internalize addiction as a no fault disease.The reality of addiction being an equal opportunity disease that has an impact on ever family member in so many different and similar ways.Kirkland clearly articulates the variety of emotions around his mother and her not having found recovery - from anger to "intense compassion" that have happened due to his commitment to h...
2021-03-2121 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastKirkland Hamill's 'Filthy Beasts'I am delighted to introduce to you my friend and fellow Bermudian, Kirkland Hamill who has written his memoir 'Filthy Beasts'.Kirkland shares his story with a real honesty that is refreshing and courageous when it comes to the secrecy surrounding the family disease of addiction.The New York Times, Jason Sheeler wrote in this review of Filthy Beasts:“Wake up, you filthy beasts!” Hamill’s mother hollered to her three sons on school mornings. Those were the all-too-brief good years, before divorce and alcoholism took her under; before Hamill and his brothers’ lives took on...
2021-03-1431 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastGlory: How Do I Ride the Wave Without Getting Sucked Under?Today we complete the final episode with Glory, who has a mother who has the disease of addiction, and is a Social Worker.In this episode Glory dives in to grief and losses associated with addiction. Her faith, and how fear can trigger self reliance verses reliance on her Higher Power.The ongoing struggle to balance doing what she believes is healthiest for herself and her mother, while navigating the pressure of the perception that others see her as not a good daughter.Shame, and how to stop ‘shoulding’ on herself, mixed with navi...
2021-03-0731 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastGlory: Balancing the Collateral Damage Within the FamilyGlory continues to share her journey around her mom's addiction.In this episode Glory shares part of journey as a Social Worker working with clients and as a daughter trying to know when and how to help her mother.The collateral damage and pain of addiction in the extended family is also part of the conversation - how to balance Glory's own well being, when to step in with her mom and in which ways, and how to detach from extended family's opinions when they don't align with Glory's actions.Throughout it all...
2021-02-2817 min
Now I've Heard EverythingMargaret ChoMargaret Cho rose to prominence in the mid 1990s, with her TV sitcom All-American Girl. Since then, she's established herself as not only a talented actress but as a standup comic, fashion designer, and social activist.
I've met her and interviewed her twice, about her first two books. Thi interview was the second one we did, and as you'll hear, her views seem as current today as they did the day we talked, 16 years ago.
2021-02-2415 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastMeet Glory, a Daughter, a Social WorkerI am thrilled to introduce Glory who is a daughter, who has actively engaged in her own self care, following her mother introducing her to counseling, at a young age.Glory shares her insights as a child of an addict, her struggles and her victories. In this the first of our three part conversation, Glory takes us back and offers a peek into the journey a child takes when the disease of addiction is a family member.I believe parents this episode will be really informative for you, when thinking about how your children may h...
2021-02-2121 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastJanet's Recovery Tools Help Her Face Terminal CancerWelcome back to my conversation with Janet where she continues her story with having set a difficult boundary for any parent.Her son was not to come home as it would not be good for Janet’s wellbeing. Janet shares about the value of her sponsor in her recovery, and the powerful role gratitude has and continues to play in her healing and finding peace.I honor Janet and her story and thank her for being my first guest! I hope you feel inspired as I do whenever I listen to Janet share....
2021-02-1418 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastMeet Janet, Mama, and Recovery Warrior.The first Embrace Family Recovery Podcast guest is here! I am honored to introduce Janet who is a mama who found her recovery before her son found his!I know, not the common way it happens – Janet is far from common! Not only did Janet find it, she stays in recovery for herself and the powerful biproduct has been how Janet’s recovery positively impacts every aspect of her life. To start listening to episodes. Go to embracefamilyrecovery.com/1Support the showClick here to grab your copy of ...
2021-02-1014 min
The Embrace Family Recovery PodcastA Place for Conversation and Community for Families Recovering from Addiction.Join Margaret Swift Thompson a Hazelden Betty Ford counselor for over 20 years in the field of chemical dependency.Along with her guests they will explore the stories, experiences, struggles and victories of people who loves someone with the disease of addiction.The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast was born out of the passion Margaret feels about giving a voice to the family experience, which is rarely heard, and sadly under served.If you love someone who is addicted, you will hear your story and ways to stop being held hostage by the disease.
2021-02-1001 min
Talks with ThompsonMargaret Kelly Talks with ThompsonMargaret Kelly is the Principal of Mgk Design and an Adjunct Instructor of Graphic Design at Henry Ford College. In her Talk with Thompson, she discusses women designers, design history, and the need to stay true to your creative vision in times of uncertainty.
2020-04-0142 min
The JoycastPowerful Tools to Care for Your Family's Mental Health | Curt ThompsonThe Joycast – How can you rise above anxiety and instill calm in your home and community? Psychologist Curt Thompson provides unexpected practical, transformative tools just for you.For show more show notes and recipes visit: www.margaretfeinberg.com/joycast
2020-03-2439 min
Tudors DynastyEpisode - Most Influential Women: Margaret BeaufortOn my Facebook page called, Tudors Dynasty, I asked my followers who they believed to be the most influential women of the Tudor era. It is because of this poll that I decided to turn this into a series of episodes about some amazing Tudor women. With this episode I focused on Margaret Beaufort, someone that I have not written much about in the past so it was fun to learn more about her. --Written by: Rebecca LarsonVoiced by: Rebecca LarsonProduced by: Rebecca LarsonMusic Credits: Suonatore di Liuto Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org...
2018-08-1116 min
The Cosmic CitizenSelf Healing and Inner Bonding - Dr. Margaret Paul - RepriseWe are taking this week off, but offer one of our favorite archive shows for your enjoyment. After 5 years of weekly shows, we have some wonderful shows in our archive. We hope you enjoy Dr. Margaret Paul. Margaret Paul holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is a celebrated author, relationship expert, public speaker, seminar leader, consultant, facilitator, and artist. She has appeared on many radio and TV shows, including the Oprah show. She has successfully worked with thousands of individuals, couples and business associates and taught classes and seminars for over 42 years. Her books have been distributed around the...
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The Cosmic CitizenInner Bonding & Self Healing With Dr Margaret PaulMargaret Paul holds a Ph.D. in psychology and is a celebrated author, relationship expert, public speaker, seminar leader, consultant, facilitator, and artist. She has appeared on many radio and TV shows, including the Oprah show. She has successfully worked with thousands of individuals, couples and business associates and taught classes and seminars for over 42 years. Her books have been distributed around the world and have been translated into many languages. After practicing traditional psychotherapy for 17 years, Margaret was discouraged by the results – both for her clients and herself. She had spent years trying to heal from her own dysfunctional an...
2013-01-262h 01
A Nun's Life MinistryIn Good Faith - Margaret Susan Thompson, professor and historianIGF002 In Good Faith with historian Dr. Margaret Susan Thompson recorded live on October 7, 2010. Produced by aNunsLife.org ministry. Our hosts talk with Dr. Thompson about the history of U.S. Catholic sisters and nuns and find out some surprising things.
2010-10-0700 min
A Nun's Life MinistryFP006 Feature Podcast on "Discovering Foremothers: Origins of Women's Religious Life" by historian Dr. Margaret Susan ThompsonFP006 Feature Podcast on Discovering Foremothers: Origins of Women’s Religious Life by historian Dr. Margaret Susan Thompson. Published in her 18-lecture series, The History of Women Religious in the United States, through NowYouKnowMedia.com. Click PLAY below or right-click here to download the MP3. Introduction and Lecture 1: Discovering Foremothers: Origins of Women’s Religious Life If [...]
2010-10-0322 min
Explore Your Ears To A Life-Enhancing Full Audiobook.The History of Women Religious in the United States by Margaret Susan ThompsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/448071to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The History of Women Religious in the United States
Author: Margaret Susan Thompson
Narrator: Margaret Susan Thompson
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 24 minutes
Release date: September 17, 2009
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
The year 2009 marks the bicentennial of the founding of the first apostolic sisters in the United States: St. Elizabeth Ann Bayley Seton's Sisters of Charity. To a great extent, when we think about what the Catholic church in America is all about, we think about the contributions of sisters––the parochial school system, hundreds of hospitals, untold numbers of char...
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