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Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction

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Coming Up for Air — Families Speak to Families about Addiction

Listen to Coming Up for Air, a podcast series that discusses topics relevant to families dealing with a loved one's addiction. Get insights on therapy, treatment options, communication skills and more.
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Coming Up for Air: Families Speak to Families about Addiction

Dealing with addiction can be tough, but it's even harder when you're going through it alone. That's why podcasts like Coming Up for Air are so valuable. This podcast series is dedicated to helping families dealing with addiction by providing them with support and guidance from others who have gone through similar experiences.
What sets Coming Up for Air apart is its focus on practical advice and real-world solutions. The hosts of the show, Laurie McDougall and Annie Highwater, are both mothers who have dealt with addiction in their families firsthand. They share their own stories along with those of other families who have faced similar challenges.
Some of the topics covered in this podcast include fostering trust in relationships, finding resources for grandparents, understanding crisis vs chronic addiction dynamics, creating an environment of safety and openness as well as tips on navigating the holidays when your loved one is struggling.
The podcast also covers various techniques such as how to substitute proactive behavior for drug use or how giving your loved one trust and agency can help them walk their path towards recovery. Additionally they discuss the value of effective communication skills which can be critical while dealing with someone under influence.
Coming Up For Air isn't afraid to tackle difficult issues either - episodes like Shame & Substance Use or Dealing With Toxic Relationships provide invaluable insight into some of the less talked-about aspects of addiction recovery.
One thing that makes this particular podcast stand out is its association with AlliesinRecovery.net . This organization provides expert hand-tailored guidance alongwith eLearning modules,blogs information on treatment options etc thus making it a premier learning platform Friends/families seeking to become an effective ally for their loved one will find Allies In Recovery’s approach highly beneficial .
The good news is that there are multiple episodes available already ,so you won’t run out anytime soon! Tune-in now wherever you get your podcasts.