Circle of Chairs with Caroline Beidler

Some people don’t just walk into your life, they pour into it. For me, that person is Flo Hilliard . Flo has been more than a mentor. She’s been a trusted friend, a fierce advocate, and a steady light through seasons when hope felt far away. Her decades of work in women’s advocacy and recovery have helped shape not only my path, but the path of so many others fighting for healing and dignity. Toda...

This week on Circle of Chairs Conversations , I’m sharing a powerful conversation with Nubia Tarango from Mothers Against Addiction . This mission is deeply personal for Nubia. Having grown up watching her own mother struggle with addiction, she understands the sleepless nights, the fear, and the helplessness that can consume a family. At just 15, she became a mother herself—an experience that sha...

This week on Circle of Chairs Conversations , I’m diving deep into a topic that feels more urgent than ever: resilience. If you’ve been feeling worn down by the pace of life, struggling to bounce back from hard seasons, or simply wanting to strengthen your own mental and emotional foundation, this conversation is for you. As the American Psychological Association puts it, resilience is “the proces...

“How can families recover together?” A Conversation with Shelly Young In this heartfelt episode of Circle of Chairs, I sit down with Shelly Young to explore the deeply personal and transformative journey of family recovery. Shelly shares the moving story of her son's ten-year recovery milestone, her mother's struggle with alcohol use disorder, and how these experiences led her to immerse...

From the Streets to Discovery: A Conversation with Gabe Cohen Gabe Cohen's Radical Transformation and the Birth of Discovery Cafe Join me as I converse with Gabe Cohen, founder of Discovery Cafe, about his transformative journey from addiction and incarceration to becoming a beacon of hope and support for those in recovery. Gabe shares in detail his past struggles with substance abuse, his nu...

In this week’s Circle of Chairs Conversation, I sit down with someone who truly embodies the power of redemption and the beauty of recovery— Ashlee Crouse . Ashlee’s story is a testimony of purpose and what can happen when we step outside of ourselves and are of service with others. She also inspires through her journey of entrepreneurship and her love of photography. After years of addiction, she...

In this episode of Circle of Chairs Conversations, I talk with Dr. Branden Henry , a licensed counselor, who shares his journey from personal recovery to helping others overcome addiction. Dr. Henry discusses his unique approach using rock climbing to help men understand and face their fears, emphasizing the significance of secure attachments and emotional regulation. We delve into the often-overl...

In this episode of Circle of Chairs, Caroline Beidler dives into addiction, mental health, and recovery, focusing on women's unique challenges and triumphs. Backed by her extensive experience and support from SAMHSA and CSAT, Caroline shares key insights from her work and advocacy for women in recovery. She discusses the interconnected nature of substance use, trauma, and co-occurring mental...

In this inaugural episode of Circle of Chairs, Caroline Beidler dives into the critical topic of family recovery. Addressing frequently asked questions about how to support a loved one struggling with addiction, Caroline emphasizes the importance of family involvement, self-care for supporters, and understanding the normalcy and challenges of addiction. She advocates for reframing how we view our...