In this episode of the Sharing Without Shame podcast, host Donna Marston welcomes Ian McLoone, a licensed addiction psychotherapist, educator, and co-founder of Expanse in Minnesota. Together, they dive into the realities of addiction treatment, the importance of family healing, and the hope that recovery brings.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Why methadone and other medications for opioid use disorder save lives, despite stigma.

- The myths of “rock bottom” and why tough love can do more harm than good.

- How families can heal alongside their loved ones—and why ignoring family recovery is toxic.

- A compassionate explanation of harm reduction and why it’s essential in saving lives.

- Practical ways to set healthy, loving boundaries without enabling.

The hopeful truth: most people struggling with substance use disorder do recover.

Resources & Links

Connect with Ian: https://www.ianmcloone.com/ | https://expansemn.com/

Grab my free "5 Boundaries and Breakthrough" Guide. here: https://sharing-with-out-shame.kit.com/690...

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Thank you for tuning in! May your faith and strength heal your heart.