{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Addiction and the Family","home_page_url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm","feed_url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/json","description":"Addiction and the Family is a podcast by and for family members of anyone with an addiction. We are working to bring experience, strength, and realistic hope so that you and your family can find recovery together. We do this through interviews with family members, people in recovery, and professionals who work with addiction every day. We also bring you research-backed information and practical ideas born of real-life experience. \r\n\r\nWe are currently publishing on a monthly basis, with new episodes released near the end of each month.\r\n\r\nWe are excited to present Casey's book [\"Realistic Hope: The Family Survial Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions\"](https://www.amazon.com/Realistic-Hope-P-Casey-Arrillaga/dp/1737981505/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=realistic+hope&qid=1637811980&sr=8-1)\r\n\r\nHelp us carry the message by supporting Addiction and the Family on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=31010526\r\n\r\nThank you for listening!\r\n","_fireside":{"subtitle":"Finding Recovery Together","pubdate":"2024-11-22T09:15:00.000-06:00","explicit":false,"copyright":"2024 by P. Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga","owner":"Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga","image":"https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-images-2024/podcasts/images/3/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/cover.jpg?v=1"},"items":[{"id":"0f1da124-6af0-4b3c-8808-3d79569ad3da","title":"Episode 59: The Difficulties of Parenting an Adult Child with Addiction, featuring Dr. Judith Smith","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/59","content_text":"We 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.","content_html":"

We 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.

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We 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.

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Amanda 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.

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We 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.

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Matt 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.

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Margaret 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.

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We 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.

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Mellissa 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.

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Mia 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.

","summary":"Mia 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.","date_published":"2024-03-22T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/95baea6e-705d-4a32-8798-bf183a0fa1fc.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85122402,"duration_in_seconds":2660}]},{"id":"fe4008ac-c6cb-4e1b-b959-8ee7296bc2eb","title":"Episode 50: Eating Disorders and Addiction","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/50","content_text":"Research 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.","content_html":"

Research 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.

","summary":"Research 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.","date_published":"2024-02-23T07:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/fe4008ac-c6cb-4e1b-b959-8ee7296bc2eb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82689879,"duration_in_seconds":2584}]},{"id":"2b737c95-7206-4207-8040-07da3e7c1646","title":"Episode 49: Ashely and Tom: A Couple's Life Before and After Treatment","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/49","content_text":"Ashely 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. ","content_html":"

Ashely 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.

","summary":"Ashely 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. ","date_published":"2024-01-26T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/2b737c95-7206-4207-8040-07da3e7c1646.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":65595349,"duration_in_seconds":2049}]},{"id":"b0eddb40-2162-4cf1-95d3-c27dcb8f46e8","title":"Episode 48: The Year in Recovery","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/48","content_text":"In 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.","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"In 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.","date_published":"2023-12-29T11:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/b0eddb40-2162-4cf1-95d3-c27dcb8f46e8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82370559,"duration_in_seconds":2574}]},{"id":"ed0bbd6a-71c1-4b93-b6ae-4d0652a37387","title":"Episode 47: What You Need to Know About NARCAN","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/47","content_text":"Now 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).","content_html":"

Now 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).

","summary":"Now 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).","date_published":"2023-11-24T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/ed0bbd6a-71c1-4b93-b6ae-4d0652a37387.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":55874454,"duration_in_seconds":1746}]},{"id":"4890e677-b69c-45d7-b1c5-87cc8a5c4122","title":"Episode 46: Transforming Trauma Into Triumph with Tonja Myles","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/46","content_text":"Tonja 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.","content_html":"

Tonja 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.

","summary":"Tonja 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. ","date_published":"2023-10-27T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/4890e677-b69c-45d7-b1c5-87cc8a5c4122.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81697644,"duration_in_seconds":3404}]},{"id":"299983ca-e8b0-447c-93c2-e2c09f05917d","title":"Episode 45: Healing from Our Scars, with Christopher Morris","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/45","content_text":"Christopher 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.","content_html":"

Christopher 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.

","summary":"Christopher 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.","date_published":"2023-09-29T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/299983ca-e8b0-447c-93c2-e2c09f05917d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82306193,"duration_in_seconds":2572}]},{"id":"055d08e6-09a3-4618-9d49-20ec3264e49b","title":"Episode 44: How to Talk to Kids About Addiction","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/44","content_text":"In 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.","content_html":"

In 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.

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Valerie 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.

","summary":"Valerie 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. ","date_published":"2023-07-28T09:15:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/989afd3e-b86c-4c5f-9ab7-bab6f202803b.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74449605,"duration_in_seconds":3102}]},{"id":"3cc57e1d-ab96-454b-836d-3910641c2ade","title":"Episode 42: Wired for Addiction with Dr. Evelyn Higgins","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/42","content_text":"In 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.","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"We interview Dr. Evelyn Higgins and discuss the genetics of addiction, how this brings hope, and the personal journey that inspired her work.","date_published":"2023-06-30T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/3cc57e1d-ab96-454b-836d-3910641c2ade.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76546715,"duration_in_seconds":2392}]},{"id":"235d81d2-b32f-4219-9e48-a5592836fdf9","title":"Episode 41: Incurable Hope with Lisa Gennosa ","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/41","content_text":"Lisa 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.","content_html":"

Lisa 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.

","summary":"Lisa 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\".","date_published":"2023-05-26T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/235d81d2-b32f-4219-9e48-a5592836fdf9.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75409448,"duration_in_seconds":3142}]},{"id":"8f95a344-db54-43dc-a3d4-3d5af59e1822","title":"Episode 40: Questions Families Ask","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/40","content_text":"We 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.","content_html":"

We 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.

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We 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.

","summary":"We 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. ","date_published":"2023-03-24T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/48711172-a615-4c5c-88ac-d438212bf715.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84097566,"duration_in_seconds":3504}]},{"id":"68b3b814-e7fe-455f-a516-4f340b72833b","title":"Episode 38: Deanna and Travis: Family Helping Each Other Find Recovery","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/38","content_text":"As 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. ","content_html":"

As 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.

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Dr. 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.

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How 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.

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Author 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.

","summary":"Ashleigh Nowakowski, author of \"The Shadow Child\", 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","date_published":"2022-11-25T09:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/5dfe62ed-c27d-45b8-b74c-0f9a3a50fb61.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":91394297,"duration_in_seconds":2856}]},{"id":"c6a54051-a0fc-475d-8d93-6a6cf3e545f6","title":"Episode 34: Spirituality in Recovery","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/34","content_text":"Casey 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\".","content_html":"

Casey 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".

","summary":"Casey 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 on spirituality.","date_published":"2022-10-28T09:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/c6a54051-a0fc-475d-8d93-6a6cf3e545f6.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":94914350,"duration_in_seconds":2966}]},{"id":"ff20ae48-4372-4963-a7c6-b754276897bf","title":"Episode 33: The Guardian Initiative for Veterans and First Responders, Part Two","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/33","content_text":"Erika 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.","content_html":"

Erika 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.

","summary":"Erika 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.","date_published":"2022-09-25T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/ff20ae48-4372-4963-a7c6-b754276897bf.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":74676766,"duration_in_seconds":2333}]},{"id":"6395a67f-6988-4010-bc7a-8b19f8a55fc3","title":"Episode 32: The Guardian Initiative for Veterans and First Responders, Part One","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/32","content_text":"Erika 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.","content_html":"

Erika 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.

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A 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.

","summary":"A 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. ","date_published":"2022-07-25T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/3a46ea90-65c5-4aa0-b313-266b70ff1e86.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80353488,"duration_in_seconds":3348}]},{"id":"e0400a8a-c328-4ee6-8279-214058de511e","title":"Episode 30: What is SMART Recovery, with Lisa Davidson","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/30","content_text":"Lisa 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.","content_html":"

Lisa 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.

","summary":"Lisa Davidson, Clinical Director at Windmill Wellness Ranch, talks about her personal and professional journey around addiction using SMART Recovery, one of the major alternatives or adjuncts to 12 Step recovery. ","date_published":"2022-06-26T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/e0400a8a-c328-4ee6-8279-214058de511e.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":67970193,"duration_in_seconds":2124}]},{"id":"3040aaec-eb08-438f-943e-1bce414c5254","title":"Episode 29: Innovations in Addiction Treatment","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/29","content_text":"We 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.","content_html":"

We 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.

","summary":"We 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.","date_published":"2022-05-28T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/3040aaec-eb08-438f-943e-1bce414c5254.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":59458036,"duration_in_seconds":1858}]},{"id":"c7066769-787b-4a60-99c1-776b0873f3ec","title":"Episode 28: Dustin: Interview with an Interventionist","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/28","content_text":"We 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.","content_html":"

We 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.

","summary":"We 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.","date_published":"2022-04-29T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/c7066769-787b-4a60-99c1-776b0873f3ec.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":77698611,"duration_in_seconds":2428}]},{"id":"c9969a91-bcfa-46e8-aac6-9a7d7cbbb8ad","title":"Episode 27: Dianne: Living the Al-Anon Principles in Marriage","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/27","content_text":"We 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. ","content_html":"

We 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.

","summary":"We 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.","date_published":"2022-03-25T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/c9969a91-bcfa-46e8-aac6-9a7d7cbbb8ad.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":98306506,"duration_in_seconds":3072}]},{"id":"c6c7645c-7934-46fb-a969-646d5085dbae","title":"Episode 26: Conversations With Counselors #2 - Paige Majko","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/26","content_text":"In 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.","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"In 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.","date_published":"2022-02-25T14:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/c6c7645c-7934-46fb-a969-646d5085dbae.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88002141,"duration_in_seconds":2750}]},{"id":"087afce4-840c-4aae-be97-8c5b720ab4cb","title":"Episode 25: Enabling vs. Helping","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/25","content_text":"In 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.","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"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.","date_published":"2022-01-28T13:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/087afce4-840c-4aae-be97-8c5b720ab4cb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":54338036,"duration_in_seconds":1698}]},{"id":"38191cf3-31c6-4b18-ba37-a4ddf4b1f93d","title":"Episode 24: Brian and Tamara: Relationships in Long-Term Recovery","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/24","content_text":"In 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.","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"In 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.","date_published":"2022-01-01T05:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/38191cf3-31c6-4b18-ba37-a4ddf4b1f93d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":75121684,"duration_in_seconds":3130}]},{"id":"66e5946b-a702-4672-a4b8-c7a501a69f7f","title":"Episode 23: Conversations With Counselors #1 - Merrit Hartblay","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/23","content_text":"We 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. \nMerrit hosts his own podcast \"Recovery Road\" and is the author of \"Lost Innocence: My Journey From Addiction to Recovery\".","content_html":"

We 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.
\nMerrit hosts his own podcast "Recovery Road" and is the author of "Lost Innocence: My Journey From Addiction to Recovery".

","summary":"We 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.","date_published":"2021-11-26T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/66e5946b-a702-4672-a4b8-c7a501a69f7f.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":70338350,"duration_in_seconds":2198}]},{"id":"80bc1665-a1a9-4729-b8a6-9ded8eed9d68","title":"Episode 22: Abigail: Addiction, the Family, and the Law","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/22","content_text":"We 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. ","content_html":"

We 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.

","summary":"We 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.","date_published":"2021-10-29T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/80bc1665-a1a9-4729-b8a6-9ded8eed9d68.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":81217827,"duration_in_seconds":2538}]},{"id":"94b55222-38dc-4e00-8ea8-d38df62fb2fb","title":"Episode 21: Creating Happiness","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/21","content_text":"In 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. ","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"In 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.","date_published":"2021-09-25T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/94b55222-38dc-4e00-8ea8-d38df62fb2fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":79362088,"duration_in_seconds":2480}]},{"id":"4adac0bc-fe39-478a-bf25-619284081100","title":"Episode 20: Ashley: Letting Go of Codependent Patterns","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/20","content_text":"We 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. ","content_html":"

We 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.

","summary":"We 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 talks about how she changed and how she now helps others do the same. ","date_published":"2021-08-27T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/4adac0bc-fe39-478a-bf25-619284081100.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":102402506,"duration_in_seconds":3200}]},{"id":"9d565df5-22f7-4bdd-926e-8a6394b83053","title":"Episode 19: Effective Communication and Boundaries","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/19","content_text":"In 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. ","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"In this episode, we look at effective communication and boundaries. We learn about communication styles, what makes an effective boundary,. and how to set some boundaries of your own. ","date_published":"2021-07-30T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/9d565df5-22f7-4bdd-926e-8a6394b83053.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80130297,"duration_in_seconds":2504}]},{"id":"4eec4786-2bde-49a4-8354-80922e96338d","title":"Episode 18: Arnold: Reflections on a Lifetime in Recovery","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/18","content_text":"Arnold 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. ","content_html":"

Arnold 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.

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We 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.

","summary":"We 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. ","date_published":"2021-04-23T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/dfa41bf3-a87d-4c5d-b4d8-3ebe186ebfac.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":84290663,"duration_in_seconds":2634}]},{"id":"e8b87f9b-e6bd-470a-9f2e-d15abac7ef32","title":"Episode 15: Al M: 60 Years of Recovery as a Family Member","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/15","content_text":"Dr. 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.\n\nFor more on Dr. Mooney's work, check out of his books, both available on Amazon:\n\nThe Recovery Book\n\nMy Life in RecoverySpecial Guest: Dr. Al Mooney.Links:The Recovery BookMy Life in Recovery","content_html":"

Dr. 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.

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For more on Dr. Mooney's work, check out of his books, both available on Amazon:

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The Recovery Book

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My Life in Recovery

Special Guest: Dr. Al Mooney.

Links:

","summary":"Dr. 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.","date_published":"2021-03-26T07:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/e8b87f9b-e6bd-470a-9f2e-d15abac7ef32.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":82993527,"duration_in_seconds":3458}]},{"id":"9cbea562-3fe4-46e0-9db6-8f16ebdacc8d","title":"Episode 14: Anniversaries and Milestones","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/14","content_text":"This 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 are looking forward to in the new year.","content_html":"

This 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 are looking forward to in the new year.

","summary":"This 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.","date_published":"2021-02-26T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/9cbea562-3fe4-46e0-9db6-8f16ebdacc8d.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":76866036,"duration_in_seconds":2402}]},{"id":"83ce53f1-96a9-4bf7-bf3c-e518f243d2b2","title":"Episode 13: A. S.: A Story of Finding Freedom","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/13","content_text":"Having 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.","content_html":"

Having 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.

","summary":"Having grown up in a household devastated by alcoholism, she never thought she would marry someone with an addiction. In this in-depth interview, she talks about her journey through all this, and how she is finding her own recovery. ","date_published":"2021-01-29T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/83ce53f1-96a9-4bf7-bf3c-e518f243d2b2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":95425932,"duration_in_seconds":2982}]},{"id":"b56d6585-fccb-4ba8-b51e-a79e8926f743","title":"Episode 12: Gratitude","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/12","content_text":"All 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.","content_html":"

All 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.

","summary":"All about gratitude: We look at 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. ","date_published":"2020-12-22T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/b56d6585-fccb-4ba8-b51e-a79e8926f743.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":61600495,"duration_in_seconds":1925}]},{"id":"c8150ed8-81ea-43d7-9f27-646845284fa2","title":"Episode 11: Jack D: Overcoming Loss","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/11","content_text":"For 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. ","content_html":"

For 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.

","summary":"For 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 overdosed. He discusses his recovery journey and how the letters became his book \"Overdose: Letters from Dad.\"","date_published":"2020-11-27T08:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/c8150ed8-81ea-43d7-9f27-646845284fa2.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":85761879,"duration_in_seconds":2680}]},{"id":"a0f43735-75a7-4e43-a921-fa6cc2a25020","title":"Episode 10: Dr. Jason Powers: Resilience","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/10","content_text":"We 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 .","content_html":"

We 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 .

","summary":"We 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.","date_published":"2020-10-30T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/a0f43735-75a7-4e43-a921-fa6cc2a25020.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63170350,"duration_in_seconds":1974}]},{"id":"dd1dfa13-5d1c-44df-8073-8e385ceeadeb","title":"Episode 9: Jules and Izzy: A Mother-Daughter Story","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/9","content_text":"13-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. ","content_html":"

13-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.

","summary":"13-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. ","date_published":"2020-09-25T13:45:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/dd1dfa13-5d1c-44df-8073-8e385ceeadeb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":79938036,"duration_in_seconds":2498}]},{"id":"543f2551-adb7-463d-9604-f83ef3c5fd07","title":"Episode 8: The Relapse Epsiode","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/8","content_text":"We 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.","content_html":"

We 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.

","summary":"We 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.","date_published":"2020-08-28T09:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/543f2551-adb7-463d-9604-f83ef3c5fd07.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":63629269,"duration_in_seconds":1988}]},{"id":"f586fd3e-aca5-495b-97b6-067fb7c19afe","title":"Episode 7: How Change Happens","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/7","content_text":"In 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. ","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"In 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. ","date_published":"2020-07-26T06:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/f586fd3e-aca5-495b-97b6-067fb7c19afe.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88757811,"duration_in_seconds":2773}]},{"id":"7f6a25d7-e397-455b-b58d-615f66947890","title":"Episode 6: Lauren O: Finding Peace as an Adult Child of Addiction","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/6","content_text":"We 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. ","content_html":"

We 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.

","summary":"We 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. ","date_published":"2020-06-26T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/7f6a25d7-e397-455b-b58d-615f66947890.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":80578350,"duration_in_seconds":2518}]},{"id":"5f3bde71-25e0-4eab-bdef-54081ce5c6fb","title":"Episode 5: Addiction and the Brain","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/5","content_text":"In 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. ","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"In 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.","date_published":"2020-05-22T05:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/5f3bde71-25e0-4eab-bdef-54081ce5c6fb.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":97682075,"duration_in_seconds":4070}]},{"id":"f3dd67de-5967-4ce3-9e76-670dd5ab43b5","title":"Episode 4: Jay and Mirah: Relationships in Early Recovery","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/4","content_text":"One 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. ","content_html":"

One 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.

","summary":"One 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. ","date_published":"2020-04-24T15:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/f3dd67de-5967-4ce3-9e76-670dd5ab43b5.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":88002141,"duration_in_seconds":2750}]},{"id":"3e65b11e-4694-4982-aaca-338dfbaa3719","title":"Episode 3: Recovery in the time of COVID-19","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/3","content_text":"In 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.","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"In 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.","date_published":"2020-04-17T08:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/3e65b11e-4694-4982-aaca-338dfbaa3719.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":66177984,"duration_in_seconds":2068}]},{"id":"462a1642-00d3-4aa3-8a75-d91d692671a8","title":"Episode 2: Addiction 101","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/2","content_text":"In 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.","content_html":"

In 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.

","summary":"In this episode, we look at some of the basics of addiction, what it is and what it isn't, discuss addiction with psychologist Dr. Heather Ingram, and look at addiction from a scientific perspective, all to help families find greater peace and understanding around this difficult but vital subject. ","date_published":"2020-03-20T12:00:00.000-05:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/462a1642-00d3-4aa3-8a75-d91d692671a8.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":71618141,"duration_in_seconds":2238}]},{"id":"00c5829b-cbd5-4039-8733-4b7917a5b992","title":"Episode 1: Recovery and the Family","url":"https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/1","content_text":"If 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 probably didn’t get very far by trying to force them to change, but you have a pretty good shot at getting yourself to start healing. ","content_html":"

If 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 probably didn’t get very far by trying to force them to change, but you have a pretty good shot at getting yourself to start healing.

","summary":"We explore how you as a family member of someone with addiction can find help for yourself and your family. We look at why families need recovery, yet may have never considered this, and we give some ideas about how they can find it. We hear from a family member like some of you, who has found and strengthened his own recovery through the years of his son’s struggles with addiction and related behaviors. Finally, we address one of the questions that family members so often ask: “What can I do to help?” ","date_published":"2020-02-23T18:00:00.000-06:00","attachments":[{"url":"https://aphid.fireside.fm/d/1437767933/346d6726-f664-45a8-a1e0-cfc22c841e3c/00c5829b-cbd5-4039-8733-4b7917a5b992.mp3","mime_type":"audio/mpeg","size_in_bytes":48258402,"duration_in_seconds":1508}]}]}