Jeff Jones
Jeff Jones
09 Heidi Le: Resource for Transformation
09 Heidi Le: Resource for Transformation
09 Heidi Le: Resource for Transformation
Wednesday 26th September 2018
Heidi Le discusses her journey from codependency to recovery, the role of community and music, and offers advice for families in recovery.
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Recovery from Trauma
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Heidi Le: Healing Through Community and Music
Finding a safe community where you can be open about your journey.
Imagine facing the challenge of addiction not just as an individual, but as a family member. In this episode of 'Families Navigating Addiction & Recovery', host Jeff Jones sits down with Heidi Le to explore her powerful journey from codependency to recovery. Heidi opens up about her experiences living alongside someone battling addiction and her own path to overcoming codependency.
She emphasizes that there's no single solution to recovery—sometimes it’s about changing your environment, building new relationships, or learning new skills. Heidi's story is a testament to the power of community. She talks about how finding a supportive group where she could be open about her struggles made a world of difference. Isolation, she notes, often fuels addiction, anxiety, and depression, but being part of a community can counteract those dark feelings.
Heidi also shares how music has been a healing force in her life, providing comfort and strength during tough times. One of the key takeaways from this episode is the importance of focusing on oneself in the recovery process. Heidi discusses the pain involved in choosing to get well versus staying stuck in old patterns. She offers practical advice for families in recovery, stressing that if one approach doesn’t work, it's okay to try something new.
The first group or counselor might not be the right fit, but persistence is crucial. Heidi's journey underscores that nobody is too far gone to find healing and recovery. Her story is not just inspiring but also deeply relatable for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting a loved one through it. This episode serves as a beacon of hope, showing that transformation is possible through community, self-focus, and sometimes even the simple joy of music.