The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

Hey there! I wanted to share this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast with you. In this episode, Julianne Griffin, the founder of Blank Space Recovery and Swift Steps , talks about creating an open, accepting, and supportive environment for Swifties to share their experiences and find wellness. They use Taylor Swift's music as a way to help people in recovery who may not connect wi...

Welcome back to the final episode of Season 4 of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, we conclude our conversation with Terra Carbert, sharing her personal experiences with gambling addiction and recovery. Terra highlights the value of having a sponsor and participating in therapy. Terra also discussed the need for safe and inclusive online and offline spaces and the potential benefits of o...

Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. I am eager to continue Terra's story, where she shares more about her journey with her gambling addiction and the poignant moment when she surrendered and asked for help. Terra shares about how recovery evolves and the work she had to do regarding her obsession with people pleasing. We also discuss the challenges of early recovery and the n...

Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Terra Carbert, the founder of the Self Discovery Sisterhood , coach, and host of the Ambitious Addicts podcast. Terra shares her story of growing up with the family disease of addiction and experiencing loss at a young age. Terra opens up about her gambling addiction and how she seeks support to keep her recovery a priority. Let's meet Terra, a self-de...

Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I conclude my conversation with Jaclyn Brown . We discuss how grief has affected her personal life and marriage, and how she has navigated this along with her own recovery journey. Jaclyn also shares her approach to advocacy and how you can learn more about it as well. Jaclyn works as the Family Advisory Committee Liaison for Mobilize Rec...

Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Jaclyn Brown who at the end of last episode shared the social media reactions and comments to her brother’s death and today we begin with a public service announcement of suggestions of a few does and don'ts when people are grieving.  Jaclyn dives into processing social stigma and highlights the need for education around harm reduction. Jac...

Today, I am honored to introduce you to Jaclyn Brown. She lost her younger brother, Marc, to a heroin overdose on November 16, 2018. Since then, she has become very passionate about advocacy and education around the topics of substance use, mental health, and harm reduction. Jaclyn works with family members in advocacy to provide education and resources and empower other family members to use thei...

Today, we return with Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including 'Mommy's Getting Sober' and ' Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.' Casey is a social worker and addiction counselor with Windmill Wellness and co-host of the podcast Addiction and the Family: Finding Recovery Together...

Today, we return with Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including 'Mommy's Getting Sober' and ' Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.' Casey is a social worker and addiction counselor with Windmill Wellness and co-host of the podcast Addiction and the Family: Finding Recovery Together...

Today, I have the privilege of introducing you to Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including 'Mommy's Getting Sober' and ' Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.' Casey is a social worker and addiction counselor with Windmill Wellness and co-host of the podcast Addiction and the Family...

Today is the final day of my series of conversations with Jorja Jamison . Jorja's book description summarizes her journey so well, "Imagine landing your dream job as an addiction psychologist at the nation's most famous alcohol and drug treatment facility. You've spent eight grueling years earning your Master's and Doctorate degrees in a program you were never supposed to...

Welcome back to my second episode with Jorja Jamison , the author of Wounded Healing: The Art and Soul of Surthrival , which will be published in Fall 2024. Today, Jorja shares the challenges of being a healer with a substance use disorder, navigating recovery without believing in God, the role of shame in her story, and listen for Jorja's description of the shift from chasing to contentment....

Today I am excited to introduce you to Jorja Jamison. Jorja has  written a book called ‘Wounded Healing, The Art and Soul of Surthrival,’ which will be published this fall - you are getting a sneak peak. Jorja gives one of the clearest descriptions of powerlessness I have heard as she shares the story of addiction within her family, her own personal surrender to recovery. This conversation stirred...

Welcome back to the final episode of our interview with Will Thatcher, the author of the addiction fiction novel, 'Killing Hurt.' In this episode, we'll discuss life expectations, self-judgment, and the power of other people as mirrors and messengers from our higher power in recovery. Will also shares some insights on his experience writing "Killing Hurt" and reveals what...

Have you ever heard of Addiction Fiction? How about Sober Fiction? Will Thatcher, the author of Killing Hurt , had not either, and he wrote this entertaining novel, which is exactly that. Learn the why, and how, and hear Will's journey to writing 'Killing Hurt'. Let's get back to Will Thatcher. #embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #addiction #addictionfiction #willthatcher #Killing...

Have you ever heard of Addiction Fiction? If not, no worries—neither had I. Will Thatcher, the author of' Killing Hurt , ' is my next guest on the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, we will begin with Will's story and how he found recovery, and then we will learn more about his novel. Please meet Will Thatcher. #embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #addiction #addictionfiction #will...

In this third episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast with Maeve O'Neill, MEd., LPC-S, CHC, CDTL, is the Director of National Compliance for CIRCA Behavioral Health Care Solutions . We continue our discussion on family and support and share lots of hope and compassion around how we frame the journey of our lives. Maeve has had an expansive career in the field, which continues to grow....

Welcome back to this second episode with Maeve O'Neill. In today's episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, Maeve discusses what it was like to share her family experience growing up with her children. Listen as we also discuss the progress through three generations with resources for children impacted by this family disease of addiction. Maeve O'Neill, MEd., LPC-S, CHC, CDTL...

Welcome back! In today's episode, I talk to Maeve O'Neill, who shares her story about the reality of growing up in a household where both parents were suffering from the disease of addiction and mental health issues. Maeve went on to study and work in the field because of her experience and shares incredible insights into her earlier years. Maeve O'Neill, MEd., LPC-S, CHC, CDTL  is...

Welcome to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, thank you for joining me for this final episode with Geoffrey Golia, the former Clinical Director of the New York Center for Living . Geoffrey has recently joined the New York City Criminal Justice Agency as Director of Clinical Services for the Queens Supervised Release Program. Today we discuss the importance of maintaining hope and learn about cur...

Welcome to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I am thrilled to continue conversing with Geoffrey Golia, the former Clinical Director of the New York Center for Living . Geoffrey has recently joined the New York City Criminal Justice Agency as Director of Clinical Services for the Queens Supervised Release Program.  In this second episode, we discuss parenting styles, communication, and th...

Our book launched on Tuesday, February 6th, and thanks to each of you and many others, we are International Best Sellers!! I have dedicated this miniseries of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast to introducing you to a few of my 44 fellow women authors who penned 'Voices of the 21st Century Women Empowered Through Passion and Purpose.' Today, I am in the guest chair as Gail Watson , Foun...

Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast! I am delighted to introduce you to Geoffrey Golia, the former Clinical Director of New York Center for Living . Geoffrey has recently joined the New York City Criminal Justice Agency as Director of Clinical Services for the Queens Supervised Release Program. Geoffrey's work centered around Substance Use Disorder Treatment for adolescents, y...

Leading up to our book's release date next week, on Tuesday, February 6th, I have decided to dedicate a miniseries of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast to introducing you to a few of the 44 women authors who penned 'Voices of the 21st Century Women Empowered Through Passion and Purpose.'  Today, I am ecstatic to introduce you to more of my magnificent co-authors, my fellow Bermudi...

Today, on the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, I conclude my conversation with Tom Farley . Tom talks about his journey of grief after losing his brother, Chris Farley. Tom shared how writing a biography of his brother, 'The Chris Farley Show,' gave him a beautiful opportunity to know Chris on a deeper level through stories from others. We discuss the importance of family connection and...