The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

Today Judge Amber shares how interventions play out in her courtroom and the way enabling shows up.
Judge Amber brings a unique quality to her work in Drug Wellness Court.  She shares her journey with…

Today's episode will be an education, at least it was for me!
We do something a little different. We have Judge Amber with us sharing about the Drug Wellness Court she presides over!
I have limited exp…

During today's episode, Lydia shares more about the work she and Randy do to educate and empower families to heal from the disease of addiction.
As Lydia says, they will go anywhere. Do interventions,…

Today Lydia jumps right in and shares the progression of Randy's disease of addiction. The impact on him, their marriage, and their family.

Lydia is open about the long journey with his disease and re…

Today I have the honor of introducing you to Lydia! 
Lydia is a warrior woman with a deep faith who has journeyed through years of transitions as her husband Randy battled his disease of addiction.
Ran…

Today is the final of Nancy's three beautiful episodes. Nancy Espuche is a mother, author, and speaker who courageously shared her and her son Lucas's story in her book 'Kardboard House.'
Nancy shares…

Today Nancy Espuche, the author of 'Kardboard House,' shares more of her and her son Lucas's story.

Nancy and Lucas not only navigated the disease of addiction. Lucas, as an infant, developed pancreat…

Today I am privileged to introduce you to Nancy Espuche, a mother, an author, a speaker, and an advocate. Nancy has beautifully written Lucas' story in her book. Nancy's book is entitled 'Kardboard H…

In her book Stay Close, Libby Cataldi eloquently shared the family's journey surrounding her eldest son's addiction. 
Today you are in for a treat when Libby shares a quote from her journal! You will …

Today, Libby Cataldi, the author of Stay Close, returns and shares more about her journey with her son and his disease of addiction. She also offers a unique window into the role of Jeff's younger br…

Meet Libby Cataldi, a mother, a school head in her children's school, and an author whose eldest son is a recovering addict. Jeff's addiction began while attending that school, and Libby attempted to…

Today is our final episode with Cameron, the courageous baby sister of Bryce, who tragically lost his life due to an accidental drug overdose.
Cameron shares about hitting a wall and becoming an "adul…

Today Cameron continues to share her story of loving her big brother Bryce and devastatingly losing him to his disease.
Cameron shares the progression of the disease and the struggle to balance being …

Today, we have the opportunity to hear from Cameron, who offers her story of loving her older brother with the disease of addiction. You will hear Cameron's story's nuances that may sound very differ…

The laughter strikes me in this episode and series with Jennifer Storm, the author of Blackout Girl!

It is fascinating that though the book's subject and conversation are heavy, serious, and taken ver…

I love Jennifer Storm's passion and ability to teach in such a great way! In sharing her message, she's been fearless. And in this episode, I love how she used Al-Anon principles to cope with the Mon…

What an honor it is to have Jennifer Storm, the author of Blackout Girl as a guest today! 
Jennifer shares her belief that hearing another's story helps us connect to our story and lessens our sense o…

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 honor …

Today is another solo episode!
Spirituality has been a challenging part of my recovery journey. To say I had resistance to God being in the meeting literature and skepticism that I could choose what G…

Today is the final episode with Zoe and Heather. We speak about their recovery and how each family member has their path, challenges, and victories.
This family has a level of respect that is beautifu…