The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

As we continue our conversation with Karen Casey, she shares the benefits of embracing the concept of detachment. Karen is the best-selling author of thirty books, with her first one, 'Every Day a Ne…

In this episode, we meet the remarkable recovery pioneer Karen Casey, best-selling author of 'Each Day a New Beginning: Daily Meditations for Women,' the first daily meditation book written expressly…

In this final episode with Sheila Hyer, we talk about life with her son, Kevin, who is in recovery. 
 Sheila shares candidly the impact of the disease that still lingers and what she wishes she had kn…

The losses and fear created by this family disease have not stopped Sheila. She is continuously learning and fighting to break free of the negative impact of this family disease.
It is far too easy to…

I am delighted to begin my conversation with Sheila Hyer. 
In today's episode, Sheila shares with us the story of how the disease of addiction has affected her throughout her life, not only as a regis…

In Dayna and Mazz's final episode, they dive into their recovery journey. They share valuable tools they have incorporated, how they have embraced life and travel, and the role alcohol and non-alcoho…

In this second episode with Dayna and Mazz, we hear the brutally honest story of the scary depths Mazz's disease took him in denying his alcoholism. Mazz shares how close he came to death. Dayna cand…

A new episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast is live!!
Today, we meet Dayna Del Val and Mazz Marry. In this episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, Mazz shares his story of what it too…

In this episode, Annie Augustus Rose, author of 'Addicted, Our Strength Under the Influence' returns to share her unexpected journey of raising her grandchildren. Annie shares some heartbreaking deci…

Today, we meet Annie Augustus Rose, who shares the deeply personal story of the disease within her family, from her grandfather to her children, and how she has faced numerous challenges head-on. Ann…

Today Mary Beth shares more of her story and how she chose her memoir's title, 'Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction.' 
We discuss her path to recovery and how it was vital f…

Today, I am honored to introduce you to Mary Beth O'Connor. Mary Beth's Memoir is entitled  'From Junkie to Judge.' 
Mary Beth is a woman in long-term recovery, courageously sharing her incredible sto…

In this final episode with Kelley and Ryan Kitley, we discuss navigating recovery with children and the impact of role modeling for our children. We talk about the selfish nature of addiction and how…

Welcome Back! In 2017, Kelley Kitley courageously published her autobiography 'MY self.' 'MY self' is described as a near-mythical Phoenix rising tale of triumph against easily considered insurmounta…

Welcome back to Season 4 of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast!
I am excited to introduce you to Kelley Kiltey, wife, mother, woman in long term recovery, best selling author of 'Myself', movie prod…

Today we conclude our conversation with Alexandra Nyman, the founder of The Break Free Foundation. In sharing her story, Alexandra tells us the main strategies that have aided her and her family on t…

Today we meet Alexandra Nyman, the founder of The Break Free Foundation.  Alex shares without how The Break Free Foundation and its Bi-Annual New York Fashion Week Fundraiser came to be. September is…

As I close season three of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, I look forward to some fun this summer for us all, and the podcast will return after Labor Day with some fantastic guests and topics.
La…

Today Al Richards, the host of The Other Side of Addiction Podcast, concludes his story and shares how impactful surrender has been concerning his and his wife's recovery and improved their marriage.…

Today we meet Al Richards, the podcast host of The Other Side of Addiction, and a man who self-described "as a weekend warrior, liar, and manipulator."
Al has been sober since 2009; however, in the p…