The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

Today we conclude the episodes with Doctors Dustin and Kerry Brockberg, the co-authors of the book 'End Your Covert Mission: A Veteran's Guide to Fighting Pain and  Addiction.' Kerry and Dustin share…

Dustin and Kerry Brockberg, psychologists and co-authors of 'End Your Covert Mission,': A Veteran's Guide to Fighting Pain & Addiction' return. 
Today we continue our conversation with Dustin and Kerr…

I am excited to introduce you to a former colleague, Dustin Brockberg, and his wife, Kerry, who are the authors of a phenomenal book called 'End Your Covert Mission: A Veteran's Guide to Fighting Pai…

In this final installment of his story, Harry Levant brings us up to date on the current fight for education and reform regarding the gambling industry's rapid ingestion and prolific supply. He uses …

Join us as Harry Levant continues the story of his gambling addiction from last week. In today's episode, Harry shares his lowest moment (which comes with a suicide trigger warning), his moment of cl…

Today's episode was enlightening for me, and you will find this also. I am privileged to interview Harry Levant, a recovering gambling addict, Doctoral Student at Northeastern University, Primary The…

Happy 100th Episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast!

 Today is a solo episode.

 In this episode, I share The Three C's of Recovery for both sides of the disease coin. 

The Three C's:

I did not CAU…

Today Dr. Sarah Bridges, the author of Hotdogs Annonymous, is back! We speak more about the realities of the impact of this generational disease and how knowledge is empowering. 
Learning will not pre…

Today I have the absolute joy of introducing you to Dr. Sarah Bridges, the author of possibly my all-time favorite children's book about this family disease of addiction. It is a pleasure to talk wit…

Today Felisha Hunter continues to be the fearless warrior of her recovery and shares the rest of her ongoing journey. Family Recovery is a critical part of Felisha's story. We dive into codependency …

We rejoin Felisha Hunter, an author,  Recovery&Wellness Coach,  a Podcaster, a woman in recovery and adult child of an alcoholic, as she eloquently shares her story of healing and weaves in experienc…

Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to Felisha Hunter. Felisha consistently leans into authenticity and healing as she journeys through her recovery from substance use, trauma, and codepende…

This episode of the Embrace Family Resource Podcast features the return of Jessica Garrison, supervisor of the Hazelden Betty Ford Virtual Family Program, and Lindsey Chadwick, Manager of the Hazelde…

Today I am thrilled to introduce families to a new resource offered by the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Family Program. Jessica Garrison and Lindsey Chadwick are with us to share more about the new…

It seems strange to use the word freedom when discussing the disease of addiction and its collateral damage. How can one find peace when there is no cure? Kathryn has experienced the unimaginable dea…

Today Kathryn continues her inspiring recovery story, and we dive into many subjects, including grief, self-pity, trauma, and triggers. In Kathryn's story, there is an undercurrent of hope and the he…

In today's episode, meet Kathryn, a mother of a son with the disease of addiction. As Kathryn will share, her story is atypical and profound due to her commitment to her recovery despite the unimagin…

One of the most common questions I have heard through my decades of working with people impacted by the disease of addiction is, "why is my love not enough?"  I have heard this from parents, partners…

Today Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Harry Cunnane are back! This mother and son duo who wrote 'Under Our Roof' share more about their recovery journey. They answer the questions and offer so much …

Welcome to 2023! The title of Congresswoman Madeleine Dean and Harry Cunnane's book 'Under Our Roof, A Son's Battle for Recovery, A mother's Battle for Her Son' says everything! 
Today I have the hono…