web02.fireside.fm Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:37:15 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Addiction and the Family - Episodes Tagged with “Nar Anon” https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/tags/nar-anon Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 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. We are currently publishing on a monthly basis, with new episodes released near the end of each month. We 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) Help us carry the message by supporting Addiction and the Family on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=31010526 Thank you for listening! en-us episodic Finding Recovery Together Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. We are currently publishing on a monthly basis, with new episodes released near the end of each month. We 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) Help us carry the message by supporting Addiction and the Family on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=31010526 Thank you for listening! no addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga addictionandthefamily@gmail.com Episode 75: Trauma and Addiction https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/75 04caccaf-5f0a-4b9b-816f-845a956bf119 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We take a dive into the nature of trauma and how it impacts us, especially in relation to addiction. We look at how we can recover from both trauma and addiction. 35:16 no We take a dive into the nature of trauma and how it impacts us, especially in relation to addiction. We look at how we can recover from both trauma and addiction. trauma, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery, narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics We take a dive into the nature of trauma and how it impacts us, especially in relation to addiction. We look at how we can recover from both trauma and addiction.

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]]> Episode 74: Sharing and Healing Without Shame, with Donna Marston https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/74 263b6515-104e-492f-bc8f-8cc10e4b1016 Fri, 27 Feb 2026 06:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga A dynamic conversation with Donna Marston, who helps family members find their own recovery in the face of a loved one's addiction, drawing on years of experience and her own journey as a mother of someone with an addiction. 54:40 no A dynamic conversation with Donna Marston, who helps family members find their own recovery in the face of a loved one's addiction, drawing on years of experience and her own journey as a mother of someone with an addiction. Special Guest: Donna Marston. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics A dynamic conversation with Donna Marston, who helps family members find their own recovery in the face of a loved one's addiction, drawing on years of experience and her own journey as a mother of someone with an addiction.

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]]> Episode 73: A Minister’s Take on the 12 Steps, with John Ortberg https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/73 e7b12687-b326-40db-8841-b58fb4d696af Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We interview acclaimed minister and author John Ortberg in a wonderful conversation about the 12 Steps, the nature of faith, and how spirituality plays such a vital part in so many people's recovery. 54:36 no We interview acclaimed minister and author John Ortberg in a wonderful conversation about the 12 Steps, the nature of faith, and how spirituality plays such a vital part in so many people's recovery. Special Guest: John Ortberg. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics We interview acclaimed minister and author John Ortberg in a wonderful conversation about the 12 Steps, the nature of faith, and how spirituality plays such a vital part in so many people's recovery.

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]]> Episode 72: The Year in Recovery 2025 https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/72 47fed029-0ad9-4887-bdd1-ea7a0ed8c90a Fri, 26 Dec 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We look at some of the highlights of recovery in 2025, as well as some of the challenges of the holiday season for ourselves and some of our previous guests. 55:44 no We look at some of the highlights of recovery in 2025, as well as some of the challenges of the holiday season for ourselves and some of our previous guests. Special Guest: Robyn Scott. holidays, best of 2025, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics We look at some of the highlights of recovery in 2025, as well as some of the challenges of the holiday season for ourselves and some of our previous guests.

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]]> Episode 71: Sarah K: A Family Reunited by Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/71 d131b31b-d470-4c24-8242-778c4f229e5a Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga Sarah K and her two teenagers talk about their experience of Sarah's addiction and recovery, exploring how both the active addiction and recovery have affected them. 40:26 no Sarah K and her two teenagers talk about their experience of Sarah's addiction and recovery, exploring how both the active addiction and recovery have affected them. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics Sarah K and her two teenagers talk about their experience of Sarah's addiction and recovery, exploring how both the active addiction and recovery have affected them.

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]]> Episode 70: Finding Joy in the Divine Traumedy, with Dr. Nicki Monti https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/70 513ca99a-e67b-4519-8524-3dd15efdf56d Fri, 24 Oct 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We talk with the amazing Dr. Nicki Monti, whose indomitable spirit shines through in this wide-ranging conversation about all things recovery. 44:44 no We talk with the amazing Dr. Nicki Monti, whose indomitable spirit shines through in this wide-ranging conversation about all things recovery. Special Guest: Dr. Nicki Monti. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics We talk with the amazing Dr. Nicki Monti, whose indomitable spirit shines through in this wide-ranging conversation about all things recovery.

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]]> Episode 69: 7OH, A Rising Threat on the Drug Scene https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/69 66375e82-58cb-451c-9362-2e8c52bd52df Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 7OH is a new drug that has showed itself to be highly addictive for many people, yet it's perfectly legal in most places, there's no regulation for it, and many people start on it with no idea of what they are getting into. We are seeing more and more clients show up at Windmill Wellness Ranch struggling with this, so we need to get the word out. 26:06 no 7OH is a new drug that has showed itself to be highly addictive for many people, yet it's perfectly legal in most places, there's no regulation for it, and many people start on it with no idea of what they are getting into. We are seeing more and more clients show up at Windmill Wellness Ranch struggling with this, so we need to get the word out. Kira and Casey discuss all the ins and outs of 7OH and what we are doing to help further research about it. kratom, 7OH, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 7OH is a new drug that has showed itself to be highly addictive for many people, yet it's perfectly legal in most places, there's no regulation for it, and many people start on it with no idea of what they are getting into. We are seeing more and more clients show up at Windmill Wellness Ranch struggling with this, so we need to get the word out. Kira and Casey discuss all the ins and outs of 7OH and what we are doing to help further research about it.

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]]> Episode 68: Reaching for Unconditional Love, with Sally McQuillen https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/68 74d7e880-120e-4d1f-94d6-6cc5031be857 Fri, 22 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We talk with Sally McQuillen, therapist and author of "Reaching for Beautiful," about how she not only survived, but learned and grew from losing her "wild child" son when he was 19. 37:36 no We talk with Sally McQuillen, therapist and author of "Reaching for Beautiful," about how she not only survived, but learned and grew from losing her "wild child" son when he was 19. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics We talk with Sally McQuillen, therapist and author of "Reaching for Beautiful," about how she not only survived, but learned and grew from losing her "wild child" son when he was 19.

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]]> Episode 67: On the Front Lines of the Opioid Crisis with F*Fentanyl https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/67 d41fd7be-a83f-4433-8e99-508ebab9add3 Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We talk with Amanda and Tommy from F*Fentanyl, their organization that works tirelessly to bring free naloxone, best known under the brand name Narcan, and education to everywhere from elementary schools to raves. Their efforts are saving lives, part of the reason the opioid overdose rate has been going down in the United States. 29:56 no We talk with Amanda and Tommy from F Fentanyl, their organization that works tirelessly to bring free naloxone, best known under the brand name Narcan, and education to everywhere from elementary schools to raves. Their efforts are saving lives, part of the reason the opioid overdose rate has been going down in the United States. If you want to watch the video of this episode, check out our YouTube channel @addictionandthefamily. Special Guest: Amanda Nicol and Thomas Guerra. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics We talk with Amanda and Tommy from F Fentanyl, their organization that works tirelessly to bring free naloxone, best known under the brand name Narcan, and education to everywhere from elementary schools to raves. Their efforts are saving lives, part of the reason the opioid overdose rate has been going down in the United States.
If you want to watch the video of this episode, check out our YouTube channel @addictionandthefamily.

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If you want to watch the video of this episode, check out our YouTube channel @addictionandthefamily.

Special Guest: Amanda Nicol and Thomas Guerra.

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]]> Episode 66: Humor and Healing in Recovery, With Robyn Scott https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/66 cbeed119-17fe-4fbf-ac37-5186e9af5e5f Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We talk with Robyn Scott about how she draws on her career in comedy to help people recover from addiction using improv techniques, and how people can not only heal, but soar after trauma as they recognize their strength and creativity. 41:18 no We talk with Robyn Scott about how she draws on her career in comedy to help people recover from addiction using improv techniques, and how people can not only heal, but soar after trauma as they recognize their strength and creativity. Special Guest: Robyn Scott. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics We talk with Robyn Scott about how she draws on her career in comedy to help people recover from addiction using improv techniques, and how people can not only heal, but soar after trauma as they recognize their strength and creativity.

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]]> Episode 65: Negative Emotions https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/65 4bf8d026-729a-4e4e-bb3d-03517d6ce799 Fri, 23 May 2025 13:30:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We look at at the role of negative emotions in our lives, how to recognize and ride through them, how to learn from them, and how these things show up in recovery from addiction (and other mental health disorders) for both the person with the disease and those who love them. 28:12 no This episode looks at the role of negative emotions in our lives, how to recognize and ride through them, how to learn from them, and how these things show up in recovery from addiction (and other mental health disorders) for both the person with the disease and those who love them. This episode is based on the "Biology of Mental Health" series that I teach at Windmill Wellness Ranch. Our podcast has been going since February of 2020, and we started producing both video and audio versions of each episode starting April 2025. Moving forward, each episode will be released as both video on YouTube and audio on Fireside. YouTube channel: @addictionandthefamily addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics This episode looks at the role of negative emotions in our lives, how to recognize and ride through them, how to learn from them, and how these things show up in recovery from addiction (and other mental health disorders) for both the person with the disease and those who love them. This episode is based on the "Biology of Mental Health" series that I teach at Windmill Wellness Ranch.

Our podcast has been going since February of 2020, and we started producing both video and audio versions of each episode starting April 2025. Moving forward, each episode will be released as both video on YouTube and audio on Fireside.

YouTube channel: @addictionandthefamily

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Our podcast has been going since February of 2020, and we started producing both video and audio versions of each episode starting April 2025. Moving forward, each episode will be released as both video on YouTube and audio on Fireside.

YouTube channel: @addictionandthefamily

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]]> Episode 64: Resilience and Hope After a Fentanyl Overdose https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/64 92329998-913d-4d6f-b515-335f6b58b531 Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga When Jessica's young adult son JB overdosed on fentanyl, he had a massive brain injury, and Jessica was told to abandon all hope. Instead, she fought for him and found the care he needed. 39:56 no When Jessica's young adult son JB overdosed on fentanyl, he had a massive brain injury, and Jessica was told to abandon all hope. Instead, she fought for him and found the care he needed. In this moving interview, we hear her story of heartbreak and hope. We also hear from Dr. Ivanhoe of TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, who has been working with the family for years. Video edition of this episode available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g4ptPLDZ0zo addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics When Jessica's young adult son JB overdosed on fentanyl, he had a massive brain injury, and Jessica was told to abandon all hope. Instead, she fought for him and found the care he needed. In this moving interview, we hear her story of heartbreak and hope. We also hear from Dr. Ivanhoe of TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, who has been working with the family for years.

Video edition of this episode available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g4ptPLDZ0zo

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]]> When Jessica's young adult son JB overdosed on fentanyl, he had a massive brain injury, and Jessica was told to abandon all hope. Instead, she fought for him and found the care he needed. In this moving interview, we hear her story of heartbreak and hope. We also hear from Dr. Ivanhoe of TIRR Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, who has been working with the family for years.

Video edition of this episode available on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g4ptPLDZ0zo

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]]> Episode 63: Making Recovery the New Family Pattern with Jami Carlacio https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/63 afc5367a-2849-4b89-917e-809dd4d7e43a Fri, 28 Mar 2025 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga In this episode, we talk to Jami Carlacio, a recovery coach and podcaster who grew up around addiction all her life, fell into the disease herself, and was the first in her family to find recovery. She talks about how she not only transformed her life, but also started changing the family lineage of addiction through her own parenting and work as a recovery professional. We discuss how important it is to change relationship patterns and some ideas on how this might be done. 41:54 no In this episode, we talk to Jami Carlacio, a recovery coach and podcaster who grew up around addiction all her life, fell into the disease herself, and was the first in her family to find recovery. She talks about how she not only transformed her life, but also started changing the family lineage of addiction through her own parenting and work as a recovery professional. We discuss how important it is to change relationship patterns and some ideas on how this might be done. Special Guest: Jami Carlacio. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics In this episode, we talk to Jami Carlacio, a recovery coach and podcaster who grew up around addiction all her life, fell into the disease herself, and was the first in her family to find recovery. She talks about how she not only transformed her life, but also started changing the family lineage of addiction through her own parenting and work as a recovery professional. We discuss how important it is to change relationship patterns and some ideas on how this might be done.

Special Guest: Jami Carlacio.

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]]> In this episode, we talk to Jami Carlacio, a recovery coach and podcaster who grew up around addiction all her life, fell into the disease herself, and was the first in her family to find recovery. She talks about how she not only transformed her life, but also started changing the family lineage of addiction through her own parenting and work as a recovery professional. We discuss how important it is to change relationship patterns and some ideas on how this might be done.

Special Guest: Jami Carlacio.

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]]> Episode 62: The Illusion of Control https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/62 4bb5bb3c-dbe1-4134-be36-ea74958e1638 Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We look at different aspects of the illusion of control. We talk about what it is, how it affects family dynamics, how it affects recovery, how to recognize it in your life, and how to start diminishing its impact in your life and relationships. 39:32 no We look at different aspects of the illusion of control. We talk about what it is, how it affects family dynamics, how it affects recovery, how to recognize it in your life, and how to start diminishing its impact in your life and relationships. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics We look at different aspects of the illusion of control. We talk about what it is, how it affects family dynamics, how it affects recovery, how to recognize it in your life, and how to start diminishing its impact in your life and relationships.

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]]> Episode 61: Sara and Lera, Healing a Parent/Child Relationship in Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/61 0bc7bead-2608-4ce4-871e-05fa9535f6e9 Fri, 24 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga In this episode, we talk with one of my colleagues at Windmill Wellness Ranch, Sara, who has several years of recovery under her belt, and Lera, her teen daughter who grew up mostly apart from Sara until a few years ago. They talk about the impact of addiction in their lives, their ongoing struggles, how they have come together more as each finds her own growth, and what they feel has worked best to help the healing. 43:58 no In this episode, we talk with one of my colleagues at Windmill Wellness Ranch, Sara, who has several years of recovery under her belt, and Lera, her teen daughter who grew up mostly apart from Sara until a few years ago. They talk about the impact of addiction in their lives, their ongoing struggles, how they have come together more as each finds her own growth, and what they feel has worked best to help the healing. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics In this episode, we talk with one of my colleagues at Windmill Wellness Ranch, Sara, who has several years of recovery under her belt, and Lera, her teen daughter who grew up mostly apart from Sara until a few years ago. They talk about the impact of addiction in their lives, their ongoing struggles, how they have come together more as each finds her own growth, and what they feel has worked best to help the healing.

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]]> Episode 60: The Year in Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/60 1ec5c07f-4465-44a6-8b4f-84cf46db45c8 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We catch up with guests from previous episodes to see how 2024 has been for them. We find out how they have been experiencing and dealing with some of the victories and challenges that come with this life in recovery. 42:58 no We catch up with guests from previous episodes to see how 2024 has been for them. We find out how they have been experiencing and dealing with some of the victories and challenges that come with this life in recovery. In each case, we hear stories of experience, strength, and hope that can help inspire all of us as we wrap up 2024 and look forward to another year of recovery in 2025. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics We catch up with guests from previous episodes to see how 2024 has been for them. We find out how they have been experiencing and dealing with some of the victories and challenges that come with this life in recovery. In each case, we hear stories of experience, strength, and hope that can help inspire all of us as we wrap up 2024 and look forward to another year of recovery in 2025.

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]]> Episode 59: The Difficulties of Parenting an Adult Child with Addiction, featuring Dr. Judith Smith https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/59 0f1da124-6af0-4b3c-8808-3d79569ad3da Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:15:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 43:44 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 58: What to Expect After Treatment https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/58 adb2fe8f-fa9b-428b-8207-934ed3d9a6d6 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 42:50 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 57: Amanda and Marissa: From Homeless to Homeowners https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/57 01660b06-cad1-4c55-9467-88e297a890c1 Fri, 27 Sep 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 36:46 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 56: Forgiveness https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/56 fed8e3bf-d313-4b92-9914-8c9192a901bf Fri, 23 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 36:00 no 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. forgiveness, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 55: Layers of Recovery with Matt F https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/55 9ebeb644-5eb8-4ed3-8c05-95f940e15e43 Fri, 26 Jul 2024 06:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 42:42 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 54: Embracing Family Recovery with Margaret Swift Thompson https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/54 af071ef6-d1da-4a4e-b27a-e743b2363bf8 Fri, 21 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 54:04 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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Special Guest: Margaret Swift Thompson.

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]]> Episode 53: Why We All Need to HALT https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/53 2d94f5a5-f0e1-4535-be93-eab23b41c553 Fri, 24 May 2024 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 29:28 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 52: From a Life of Addiction to a Life of Service https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/52 766ab27f-8278-42a8-8b77-9370fa197804 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 38:00 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 51: A Therapist Finds Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/51 95baea6e-705d-4a32-8798-bf183a0fa1fc Fri, 22 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 44:20 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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Special Guest: Mia Tracy, LCSW.

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]]> Episode 50: Eating Disorders and Addiction https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/50 fe4008ac-c6cb-4e1b-b959-8ee7296bc2eb Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 43:04 no 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. eating disorder, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery, narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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Special Guest: Heather Ingram, PsyD.

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]]> Episode 49: Ashely and Tom: A Couple's Life Before and After Treatment https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/49 2b737c95-7206-4207-8040-07da3e7c1646 Fri, 26 Jan 2024 08:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 34:09 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 48: The Year in Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/48 b0eddb40-2162-4cf1-95d3-c27dcb8f46e8 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 11:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 42:54 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 47: What You Need to Know About NARCAN https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/47 ed0bbd6a-71c1-4b93-b6ae-4d0652a37387 Fri, 24 Nov 2023 08:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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). 29:06 no 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). narcan, opiate, fentanyl, overdose, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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).

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]]> Episode 46: Transforming Trauma Into Triumph with Tonja Myles https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/46 4890e677-b69c-45d7-b1c5-87cc8a5c4122 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 09:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 56:44 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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."

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Special Guest: Tonja Myles.

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]]> Episode 45: Healing from Our Scars, with Christopher Morris https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/45 299983ca-e8b0-447c-93c2-e2c09f05917d Fri, 29 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 42:52 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 44: How to Talk to Kids About Addiction https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/44 055d08e6-09a3-4618-9d49-20ec3264e49b Fri, 25 Aug 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 34:08 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 43: Rising from Tragedy to Become a Warrior in Hope https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/43 989afd3e-b86c-4c5f-9ab7-bab6f202803b Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:15:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 51:42 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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Special Guest: Valerie Silveira.

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]]> Episode 42: Wired for Addiction with Dr. Evelyn Higgins https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/42 3cc57e1d-ab96-454b-836d-3910641c2ade Fri, 30 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga We interview Dr. Evelyn Higgins and discuss the genetics of addiction, how this brings hope, and the personal journey that inspired her work. 39:52 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 41: Incurable Hope with Lisa Gennosa https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/41 235d81d2-b32f-4219-9e48-a5592836fdf9 Fri, 26 May 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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". 52:22 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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".

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]]> Episode 40: Questions Families Ask https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/40 8f95a344-db54-43dc-a3d4-3d5af59e1822 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 41:10 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 39: How to Help Relationships Survive Early Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/39 48711172-a615-4c5c-88ac-d438212bf715 Fri, 24 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 58:24 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 38: Deanna and Travis: Family Helping Each Other Find Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/38 68b3b814-e7fe-455f-a516-4f340b72833b Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 46:56 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 37: Gigi: How to Be Your Most Loving Self https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/37 02dae8a4-205f-4f66-bfa4-bbbb0e756e4a Sat, 21 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 46:32 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 36: Navigating the Holidays in Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/36 94635500-6dc8-4bf6-9b1f-47fc7f8c9b12 Sun, 11 Dec 2022 16:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga How to survive and even thrive during the holidays whether you are recovering from your own addiction or someone else's. 40:10 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 35: Ashleigh: A Sibling's Perspective https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/35 5dfe62ed-c27d-45b8-b74c-0f9a3a50fb61 Fri, 25 Nov 2022 09:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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 47:36 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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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.

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]]> Episode 34: Spirituality in Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/34 c6a54051-a0fc-475d-8d93-6a6cf3e545f6 Fri, 28 Oct 2022 09:45:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 49:26 no 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". addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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".

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]]> Episode 33: The Guardian Initiative for Veterans and First Responders, Part Two https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/33 ff20ae48-4372-4963-a7c6-b754276897bf Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 38:53 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 32: The Guardian Initiative for Veterans and First Responders, Part One https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/32 6395a67f-6988-4010-bc7a-8b19f8a55fc3 Fri, 26 Aug 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga Erika Unberhagen talks about The Guardian Initiative at Windmill Wellness Ranch, a program for first responders and veterans, and her own experiences that led her to do this work. 32:45 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> 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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]]> Episode 31: Peg: Philosophy, Spirituality, and Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/31 3a46ea90-65c5-4aa0-b313-266b70ff1e86 Mon, 25 Jul 2022 06:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 55:48 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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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.

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]]> Episode 30: What is SMART Recovery, with Lisa Davidson https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/30 e0400a8a-c328-4ee6-8279-214058de511e Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 35:24 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 29: Innovations in Addiction Treatment https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/29 3040aaec-eb08-438f-943e-1bce414c5254 Sat, 28 May 2022 05:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 30:58 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 28: Dustin: Interview with an Interventionist https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/28 c7066769-787b-4a60-99c1-776b0873f3ec Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 40:28 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 27: Dianne: Living the Al-Anon Principles in Marriage https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/27 c9969a91-bcfa-46e8-aac6-9a7d7cbbb8ad Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 51:12 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 26: Conversations With Counselors #2 - Paige Majko https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/26 c6c7645c-7934-46fb-a969-646d5085dbae Fri, 25 Feb 2022 14:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 45:50 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 25: Enabling vs. Helping https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/25 087afce4-840c-4aae-be97-8c5b720ab4cb Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 28:18 no 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. enabling, helping, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 24: Brian and Tamara: Relationships in Long-Term Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/24 38191cf3-31c6-4b18-ba37-a4ddf4b1f93d Sat, 01 Jan 2022 05:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 52:10 no 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. relationships, couples, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 23: Conversations With Counselors #1 - Merrit Hartblay https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/23 66e5946b-a702-4672-a4b8-c7a501a69f7f Fri, 26 Nov 2021 08:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 36:38 no 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. Merrit hosts his own podcast "Recovery Road" and is the author of "Lost Innocence: My Journey From Addiction to Recovery". addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.
Merrit hosts his own podcast "Recovery Road" and is the author of "Lost Innocence: My Journey From Addiction to Recovery".

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]]> 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.
Merrit hosts his own podcast "Recovery Road" and is the author of "Lost Innocence: My Journey From Addiction to Recovery".

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]]> Episode 22: Abigail: Addiction, the Family, and the Law https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/22 80bc1665-a1a9-4729-b8a6-9ded8eed9d68 Fri, 29 Oct 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 42:18 no 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. child custody, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 21: Creating Happiness https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/21 94b55222-38dc-4e00-8ea8-d38df62fb2fb Sat, 25 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 41:20 no 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. positive psychology, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 20: Ashley: Letting Go of Codependent Patterns https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/20 4adac0bc-fe39-478a-bf25-619284081100 Fri, 27 Aug 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 53:20 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> 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.

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]]> Episode 19: Effective Communication and Boundaries https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/19 9d565df5-22f7-4bdd-926e-8a6394b83053 Fri, 30 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 41:44 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 18: Arnold: Reflections on a Lifetime in Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/18 4eec4786-2bde-49a4-8354-80922e96338d Fri, 25 Jun 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 37:18 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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]]> Episode 17: Amy G: Young, Gay, and Sober https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/17 5c5d9237-f8f8-4e45-a5e6-6778029cafe7 Fri, 28 May 2021 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga Amy grew up in a small Scottish town where she didn't fit the image of addiction or LGBTQ. At 1 year sober, she opens up about her journey, how she is helping others, and what she wants to tell young people and families about addiction. 40:47 no young people, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics Support Addiction and the Family

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]]> Episode 16: Emotional Sobriety https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/16 dfa41bf3-a87d-4c5d-b4d8-3ebe186ebfac Fri, 23 Apr 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 43:54 no 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. emotional sobriety, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 15: Al M: 60 Years of Recovery as a Family Member https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/15 e8b87f9b-e6bd-470a-9f2e-d15abac7ef32 Fri, 26 Mar 2021 07:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 57:38 no 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. For more on Dr. Mooney's work, check out of his books, both available on Amazon: The Recovery Book My Life in Recovery Special Guest: Dr. Al Mooney. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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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The Recovery Book

My Life in Recovery

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The Recovery Book

My Life in Recovery

Special Guest: Dr. Al Mooney.

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]]> Episode 14: Anniversaries and Milestones https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/14 9cbea562-3fe4-46e0-9db6-8f16ebdacc8d Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 40:02 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 13: A. S.: A Story of Finding Freedom https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/13 83ce53f1-96a9-4bf7-bf3c-e518f243d2b2 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 08:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 49:42 no 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. marriage, family patterns, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 12: Gratitude https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/12 b56d6585-fccb-4ba8-b51e-a79e8926f743 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 08:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 32:05 no 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. gratitude, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 11: Jack D: Overcoming Loss https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/11 c8150ed8-81ea-43d7-9f27-646845284fa2 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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." 44:40 no 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. overdose, loss, parenting, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 10: Dr. Jason Powers: Resilience https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/10 a0f43735-75a7-4e43-a921-fa6cc2a25020 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 32:54 no 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 . resilience, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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 .

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Special Guest: Dr. Jason Powers .

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]]> Episode 9: Jules and Izzy: A Mother-Daughter Story https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/9 dd1dfa13-5d1c-44df-8073-8e385ceeadeb Fri, 25 Sep 2020 13:45:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 41:38 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 8: The Relapse Epsiode https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/8 543f2551-adb7-463d-9604-f83ef3c5fd07 Fri, 28 Aug 2020 09:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 33:08 no 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. addiction, Relapse, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 7: How Change Happens https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/7 f586fd3e-aca5-495b-97b6-067fb7c19afe Sun, 26 Jul 2020 06:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 46:13 no 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. change, life change, stages of change, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 6: Lauren O: Finding Peace as an Adult Child of Addiction https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/6 7f6a25d7-e397-455b-b58d-615f66947890 Fri, 26 Jun 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 41:58 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 5: Addiction and the Brain https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/5 5f3bde71-25e0-4eab-bdef-54081ce5c6fb Fri, 22 May 2020 05:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 1:07:50 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 4: Jay and Mirah: Relationships in Early Recovery https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/4 f3dd67de-5967-4ce3-9e76-670dd5ab43b5 Fri, 24 Apr 2020 15:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 45:50 no 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. relationships, marriage, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 3: Recovery in the time of COVID-19 https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/3 3e65b11e-4694-4982-aaca-338dfbaa3719 Fri, 17 Apr 2020 08:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 34:28 no 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. pandemic, COVID-19, addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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]]> Episode 2: Addiction 101 https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/2 462a1642-00d3-4aa3-8a75-d91d692671a8 Fri, 20 Mar 2020 12:00:00 -0500 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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. 37:18 no 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 (https://inmindout.com/), 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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Special Guest: Heather Ingram, PsyD.

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]]> Episode 1: Recovery and the Family https://addictionandthefamily.fireside.fm/1 00c5829b-cbd5-4039-8733-4b7917a5b992 Sun, 23 Feb 2020 18:00:00 -0600 Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga full Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga 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?” 25:08 no 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. addiction, family, recovery, hope, uplifting, self-help, alcoholism, alcoholics anonymous, 12 step, smart recovery,narcotics anonymous, al-anon, alanon, families anonymous, coda, nar-anon, naranon, acoa, adult children of alcoholics 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.

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