The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Join host Margaret Swift Thompson a Hazelden Betty Ford counselor for over 20 years in the field of chemical dependency. Along with her guests they will explore the stories, experiences, struggles and victories of people who loves someone with the disease of addiction. The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast was born out of the passion Margaret feels about giving a voice to the family experience, which is rarely heard, and sadly under served. If you love someone who is addicted, grab a cup of coffee and listen to our conversations. You will hear your story and strategies to stop being held hostage by the disease.
Learn more about Embrace Family Recovery and Margaret's work here:
https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 188
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
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 o…
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 …
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 dedicate…
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 Famil…
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 radic…
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…
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 …
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 surrend…
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 f…
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 t…
Ep 150 - Learn How Jaclyn Turns Grief and Social Stigma into Advocacy and Education.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Jaclyn Brown who at the end of last episode shared the social media reactions and comments to her brother’s death and today we begin with a public…
Ep 149 - How A Tragic Loss Due to Substance Use Disorder Led This Sister to Be a Fierce Advocate.
Today, I am honored to introduce you to Jaclyn Brown. She lost her younger brother, Marc, to a heroin overdose on November 16, 2018. Since then, she has become very passionate about advocacy and educ…
Episode 148 - Recovery Offers Us The Choice to Sustain Love, Healing, and Career Growth.
Today, we return with Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including 'Mommy's Getting Sober' and 'Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism…
Ep 147 - Today We Learn So Much About Sex and Love Addiction.
Today, we return with Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including 'Mommy's Getting Sober' and 'Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism…
Ep 146 - Casey's Brother Spoke the Truth About Addiction at Such a Tender Age.
Today, I have the privilege of introducing you to Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including 'Mommy's Getting Sober' and 'Realistic Hope: The Family Survival…
Ep 145 - As a Praised Leader in the Field Jorja Secretly Battled Cross Addiction.
Today is the final day of my series of conversations with Jorja Jamison. Jorja's book description summarizes her journey so well, "Imagine landing your dream job as an addiction psychologist at the n…
Ep 144 - Addicted at Age Five and Recovery Required Learning to Supply Love to Herself.
Welcome back to my second episode with Jorja Jamison, the author of Wounded Healing: The Art and Soul of Surthrival, which will be published in Fall 2024.
Today, Jorja shares the challenges of being a…
Ep 143 - Are Stubbornness and Perseverance the Exact Same Thing Used in Different Ways?
Today I am excited to introduce you to Jorja Jamison. Jorja has written a book called ‘Wounded Healing, The Art and Soul of Surthrival,’ which will be published this fall - you are getting a sneak p…
Ep 142 - Embrace the Signs: How People Deliver Messages from My Higher Power.
Welcome back to the final episode of our interview with Will Thatcher, the author of the addiction fiction novel, 'Killing Hurt.'
In this episode, we'll discuss life expectations, self-judgment, and …
Ep 141 - What is This Fresh Literary Genre Emerging Called Addiction Fiction?
Have you ever heard of Addiction Fiction? How about Sober Fiction? Will Thatcher, the author of Killing Hurt, had not either, and he wrote this entertaining novel, which is exactly that. Learn the wh…