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Healing Families Shattered by Addiction

Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson

Do you have a family member who is affected by addiction? Meet Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson who can help you work through the fear and uncertainty that you and your family are facing. Within each episode you will learn specific tools and techniques to help you cope with a family member who is in the throes of their addiction. We are here to help heal families that are shattered by addiction here on the podcast and within our coaching program.

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34:22

Understanding Family Programs for Addiction with...

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/12/06

When it comes to addiction, many people don’t realize that family is part of the problem AND the solution. On this week’s episode, Dennis Cain, licensed marriage and family therapist at Lakeview Treatment Center joins us to discuss the dynamics of addiction and family relationships. He gives us insight into the family programs offered at Lakeview Treatment Center and how they are facilitated. For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and receive free downloadable

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20:46

The Shame of Addiction

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/11/21

This week’s topic is one that is most likely at the root cause for a lot of people’s confusion and discomfort. It’s the big word of “Shame.” Learn how this relates back to families as well as the addict through the guilt/shame cycle in the world of addiction. For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and receive free downloadable materials to help you and your family navigate through addiction: https://www.familyandaddictionexperts.com/resources Are you suffering

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22:35

H.O.W.

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/10/24

In families, a lot of time, it's hard to be honest with yourself or honest about the situation. This week, we’re breaking down the acronym H.O.W. and principles behind it that can help addicts and their families through the recovery process. For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and receive free downloadable materials to help you and your family navigate through addiction: https://www.familyandaddictionexperts.com/resources Are you suffering from the pain of

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32:06

Understanding the 12 Steps of Al-Anon

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/10/03

A helpful tool that we often recommend to alcoholics and their families is Al-Anon. This program is for friends and families of alcoholics that provides the opportunity to learn from the experiences of others who have faced similar problems. In this episode, we’re breaking down the 12 Steps of Al-Anon and how to implement them in your life. *Please note, this podcast is not a substitute for attending meetings.* For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and

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14:02

6 Roles Family Members Play in Addiction

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/09/12

Addiction doesn’t only affect the addict, it affects their entire family. In this episode, we’re breaking down the six most prevalent and common roles that family members play when there's an active alcoholic or addict in the family. For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and receive free downloadable materials to help you and your family navigate through addiction: https://www.familyandaddictionexperts.com/resources Are you suffering from the pain of trying to

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27:39

What is Powerlessness?

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/08/07

When you’re in recovery, the first is admitting you have a problem and that you have become powerless with your life becoming unmanageable. For a really long time I struggled with the concept of powerlessness and its meaning. The reality is that powerlessness affects you differently depending on where you’re at in life. It affects you one way when you’re an addict and another way when you’re the family member of the addict. In this episode, I’m going to help you understand what powerlessness is in a

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23:44

Reflections

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/07/18

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

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24:30

The Invisible Intervention with Amber Hollingsworth

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/06/06

People have a preconception about interventions being a sneak attack where the whole family comes in and just attacks the person with the substance use disorder, which is usually not received very well. Our guest today, Amber Hollingsworth, founder of Hope for Families Recovery Center has spent the last 20 years committed to helping families recover their loved ones from addiction. She developed a process called the Invisible Intervention which involves intervening with your loved one without them

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25:56

Dealing with the Emotions of Recovery

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/05/25

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

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32:37

Staying Present Through Active Addiction

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/05/03

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

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30:34

Understanding Alcohol Abuse and Bringing Awareness

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/04/19

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

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32:16

Integrating Back into the Family After Recovery

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/03/07

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

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42:02

Building Skills for Long-Term Sobriety with Katie...

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/02/14

Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all resource. What works for one individual might not work for the next person which is what our sponsor, Lakeview Health recognizes and prioritizes for those seeking addiction treatment and a pathway to recovery. Lakeview Health is a Florida drug and alcohol rehab Center of Excellence specializing in evidence-based addiction treatment and recovery programs. Our guest, Katie Armstrong, Senior Client Services Representative at Lakeview Health joins us on this episode

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43:58

A Long and Winding Road: A Story of Healing with...

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/02/02

Do you feel like the overwhelming emotions and trauma you’re experiencing from a loved one’s addiction is never going to end? Our guest, Katie Grimes was in this headspace when we started coaching together nearly 15 years ago. This is a very special episode for us because of the transformation we were able to witness of this woman who was so broken and where she is today - a successful business coach who uses the tools we taught her on how to love herself to now teach that to her clients. Listen to

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27:21

Learning to Respond to an Addict vs. React

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/01/17

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

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27:35

Common Characteristics that Family Members Face who...

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2023/01/03

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

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29:04

Different Types of Addiction

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2022/12/19

The term “addiction” refers to the different forms of addictive behavior, so it comes to a shock to some that there are actually multiple types of addiction. We’re breaking down the three main types of addiction: physical, behavioral & impulse control to shed some light on how these different types of addictions affect people in our working society and in our general way of life. For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and receive free downloadable materials to help

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26:27

How to Deal with an Addict during the Holidays

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2022/12/06

The holidays can be a difficult time for families if they have a loved one that’s active in their addiction. Our hope with this episode is to shine some light on different tools and techniques that can be used to enjoy the holidays instead of getting depressed or down about a family member’s addiction. ___________________________________________________________________ For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and receive free downloadable materials to help you and

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30:36

What is Addiction?

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2022/11/22

Addiction is a complicated disease that many don’t often understand. In layman's terms, addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual's life experiences. In this episode, we’re diving into what addiction looks like from a medical and behavioral standpoint and how it affects families. For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and receive free downloadable materials

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22:19

3 Ways Addiction Affects Family

Healing Families Shattered by Addiction ·

2022/11/08

Addiction is a disease that affects the mind, body, and soul of not only the addict, but everyone close to them. Physical, financial and emotional symptoms often present themselves amongst family members that can affect overall health and well-being. However, as family members we are not powerless and we can disengage from the roller coaster ride caused by addiction. For additional information on this topic, visit our free resource library and receive free downloadable materials to help you and

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