Healing Families Shattered by Addiction

When you're in recovery, the first is admitting you have a problem and that you have become powerless with your life becoming unmanageable. For a really long time I struggled with the concept of powerlessness and its meaning. The reality is that powerlessness affects you differently depending on where you're at in life. It affects you one way when you're an addict and another way when you're the f...

Over the past 20 months we've had the privilege of helping individuals and families all over the country struggling with addiction. In this episode, we're reflecting on lessons we've learned from our clients and the great outcomes we've seen that fuel our passion for healing families shattered by addiction. For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and receive free...

People have a preconception about interventions being a sneak attack where the whole family comes in and just attacks the person with the substance use disorder, which is usually not received very well.  Our guest today, Amber Hollingsworth, founder of Hope for Families Recovery Center has spent the last 20 years committed to helping families recover their loved ones from addiction. She developed...

There is much more to recovery than just eliminating the drink or drug of choice from your lifestyle. A lot of issues can stem back to deeper issues of emotional immaturity and emotional sobriety from past traumas we may not even be aware of. Our guest this week, Jake, joins us to share his sobriety journey and the epiphanies he had along the way. __________________________________________________...

When you're dealing with addiction and loved ones that are in their active addiction, staying present is almost like a foreign language. Anxiety tends to be on a constant high due to the anticipation of fear for our loved one we've been dealing with for quite some time. In this episode, learn how to deal with your anxiety and stop living in fear of the future by some simple steps to keep you prese...

The harmful use of alcohol causes a high burden of disease and has significant social and economic consequences which we tend to focus on this time of year during Alcohol Awareness Month. But in reality, everyday should focus on alcohol awareness to provide an understanding of its impact on health and society and how you can try to influence a loved one to seek help.   For additional information o...

The fact that your loved one has committed to a recovery program can be a huge sigh of relief, but that doesn't mean that everything is fixed and the addict is going to come out ready to focus on making amends. But in reality, newly sober loved ones have a really difficult time turning their attention back around to the family.  As a supportive family member, you may have certain expectations abou...

Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all resource. What works for one individual might not work for the next person which is what our sponsor, Lakeview Health recognizes and prioritizes for those seeking addiction treatment and a pathway to recovery.  Lakeview Health is a Florida drug and alcohol rehab Center of Excellence specializing in evidence-based addiction treatment and recovery programs. Our gu...

Do you feel like the overwhelming emotions and trauma you're experiencing from a loved one's addiction is never going to end? Our guest, Katie Grimes was in this headspace when we started coaching together nearly 15 years ago.  This is a very special episode for us because of the transformation we were able to witness of this woman who was so broken and where she is today - a successful business c...

Does dealing with a loved one's addiction take a toll on your emotions and often run thin on your patience? It's not uncommon to be emotionally triggered by an addict's behavior causing you to react in a way that is uncharacteristic of  yourself. While the ideal response is to show restraint, we tend to react out of emotion.  In this episode, we're breaking down the differences between reacting an...

It's a common misconception that if an addict in your life were to get help, it would automatically resolve any family issues. By the time an addict agrees to seek help, the dysfunction in the family is usually so profound that recovery is only one small portion of what has to happen. Escape is inevitable for some, so they develop compulsive behavior to combat their feelings of unhappiness. We're...

The term "addiction" refers to the different forms of addictive behavior, so it comes to a shock to some that there are actually multiple types of addiction. We're breaking down the three main types of addiction: physical, behavioral & impulse control to shed some light on how these different types of addictions affect people in our working society and in our general way of life. For additional in...

The holidays can be a difficult time for families if they have a loved one that's active in their addiction. Our hope with this episode is to shine some light on different tools and techniques that can be used to enjoy the holidays instead of getting depressed or down about a family member's addiction. ___________________________________________________________________ For additional information o...

Addiction is a complicated disease that many don't often understand. In layman's terms, addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual's life experiences. In this episode, we're diving into what addiction looks like from a medical and behavioral standpoint and how it affects families.   For additio...

Addiction is a disease that affects the mind, body, and soul of not only the addict, but everyone close to them. Physical, financial and emotional symptoms often present themselves amongst family members that can affect overall health and well-being. However, as family members we are not powerless and we can disengage from the roller coaster ride caused by addiction.   For additional information o...

Setting boundaries with your loved one suffering from addiction doesn't have to be an all or nothing situation requiring you to remove yourself totally from their lives. Recognizing the signs and symptoms of things you're feeling that could warrant setting a boundary in a healthy and helpful way for yourself and your addicted loved one. In this episode, we'll share a few solutions, tools, and tech...

Our special guest Amy Commander, discusses with Di how living with addiction negatively effects the mind, body and spirit of the family members. She discovered that self-care, in the form of yoga, helped her cope and reduced the anxiety of needing to control something she could not control.   Let us help you reduce your anxiety that's caused by your family member's addiction with our coaching prog...

This episode discusses how addiction effects the entire family and how addiction is a disease. There is further discussion on how the disease of addiction creates anxiety, ruminating, fragmented thinking, and overall sadness for family members.  Additionally, we offer hope for family members to feel better.

Do you have a family member who is affected by addiction? Meet Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson who can help you work through the fear and uncertainty that you and your family are facing. In this episode you'll learn who we are and how we can help you.