The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

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  • Ep 160 - Addiction and Family Turmoil: A Sibling’s Journey to Recovery and Self-Care.

    In this episode, Mallory Henry, a senior coordinator of education at Caron Treatment Center, shares her personal journey as the sibling of someone in recovery.  Mallory's powerful story sheds light on the often-overlooked challenges faced by siblings in families affected by addiction, and the critical need for self-care and healing in the recovery journey.

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    23 min
  • Ep 159 - East West Coaches' Approach to Supporting Recovery with Love, Boundaries, and Patience.


    In this episode, Bob and Joe, cofounders of East West Recovery Coaches, return to explore the vital role of self-care and family support in the recovery journey. They’ll share the personal practices that keep them grounded and resilient—tools that can benefit anyone navigating life's challenges. But recovery doesn’t happen in a vacuum, and they dive deep into the importance of family healing after an intervention. Together, they discuss how continued family support not only aids individual recovery but strengthens the entire family unit, creating a foundation for lasting, sustainable healing. Let's get back to Joe and Bob!

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    38 min
  • Episode 158 - Breaking the Cycle: Transformative Stories of Recovery with Bob & Joe.

    Today I'm incredibly honored to welcome 2 guests whose personal stories of resilience recovery and friendship are truly inspiring. Bob and Joe are not only men in long term recovery but also dedicated fathers who have faced challenges of addiction with their own families.

    With years of experience navigating demanding careers and the complexities of parenting through recovery their bond as sponsor and friend has shaped their journey. 

    Both are committed to working their programs daily knowing that it's the foundation for everything else including their intervention and recovery coaching business, East West Recovery Coaches.

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    42 min
  • Ep 157 - Family Members Fighting to Heal From this Generational Family Disease.

    Welcome back to The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. 

    Today I continue my conversation with Linda and Stephen, two of the stars of the documentary feature film, Our American Family. Our American Family is a courageous film made by a courageous family who generously allow us into their lives so the world can understand better the impact of this disease on a family system. 

    In this episode Linda and Stephen talk about the impact on themselves and their other family members. They share how they are living in the shadow of the disease addiction and how that has shaped their lives.

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    41 min
  • Ep 156 - Our American Family: A Legacy of Addiction

    We’re kicking off the 5th season of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast with an incredible conversation featuring Linda and Stephen from the documentary feature film 'Our American Family.'
    This radically honest portrait dives deep into the generational impact of addiction and the strength it takes to heal as a family.
    Linda, born into addiction, shares her powerful story of resilience, while Stephen opens up about navigating the disease within their family system. Don’t miss this moving episode with the courageous matriarch of this family and her youngest son. 💙
    I highly recommend watching their film and learning more about this courageous family here https://ouramericanfamilyfilm.com/

    Take care of you! 

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    34 min
  • Ep 155 - Out of the Out of the Woods and Into Recovery With Swift Steps Recovery.

    Hey there! I wanted to share this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast with you. In this episode, Julianne Griffin, the founder of Blank Space Recovery and Swift Steps, talks about creating an open, accepting, and supportive environment for Swifties to share their experiences and find wellness. They use Taylor Swift's music as a way to help people in recovery who may not connect with traditional 12-step programs. Make sure to listen all the way to the end for a fun update on my summer adventures!

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    57 min
  • Ep 154 - How to Navigate Boundaries with Loved Ones Addicted to Gambling.

    Welcome back to the final episode of Season 4 of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, we conclude our conversation with Terra Carbert, sharing her personal experiences with gambling addiction and recovery. Terra highlights the value of having a sponsor and participating in therapy.

    Terra also discussed the need for safe and inclusive online and offline spaces and the potential benefits of online meetings for bridging the gap for those lacking access to in-person meetings. 

    Additionally, they discussed the availability and effectiveness of treatment centers, emphasizing the need for more research funding, licensed gambling-specific treatment, and peer recovery support services.

    Let's return to Terra Carbert, the founder of the Self Discovery Sisterhood, coach, and host of the Ambitious Addictspodcast. 

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    36 min
  • Ep 153 - Terra Shares the Value of Empathic Non Judgmental Support.

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

    Let's get back to Terra Carbert, the founder of the Self Discovery Sisterhood, coach, and host of the Ambitious Addicts podcast. 

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    23 min
  • Ep 152 - Terra's Gambling Addiction Hid In Plain Sight Surrounded By Alcoholism.

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

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    31 min
  • Ep 151 - Understanding How to Process Your Grief and Recovery After The Loss of a Loved One.

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

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    44 min

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