Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
389 - When Sobriety Changes Relationships: Navigating Breakups During Treatment
389 - When Sobriety Changes Relationships: Navigating Breakups During Treatment
389 - When Sobriety Changes Relationships: Navigating Breakups During Treatment
Wednesday 19th June 2024
Tom Conrad and Dr. Tambini discuss how sobriety impacts relationships, focusing on breakups during treatment and offering practical advice.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Episode Overview
- Breakups are common during treatment as individuals reassess their lives.
- Codependency can hinder both parties' recovery.
- Setting healthy boundaries is crucial for maintaining sobriety.
- Family members should engage in their own self-work.
- Recovery involves healing relationships, not just individuals.
"Sobriety changes your perspective on everything, including relationships."
Relationships can be tough at the best of times, but throw in the challenge of sobriety and they can become even more complicated. In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom Conrad and Dr. Tambini tackle a YouTube comment from a listener dealing with a breakup during her boyfriend's treatment. This heart-wrenching situation highlights the importance of evaluating relationships while focusing on recovery.
Tom, a recovering addict himself, brings his personal experiences to the table, making the discussion relatable and deeply insightful. Tom and Dr. Tambini dive into why breakups often occur during treatment. They explore how sobriety changes one's perspective on relationships, leading to decisions that may seem harsh but are necessary for personal growth. The hosts stress that while painful, these breakups can be a crucial part of the recovery journey.
They discuss the common patterns seen in relationships affected by addiction and the importance of setting healthy boundaries. One key point is the role of codependency in these relationships. Dr. Tambini explains how loved ones can become enablers without realising it, and how both parties need to work on themselves for any relationship to thrive post-treatment. They also touch on the importance of family members doing their own work through programmes like their Family Reconnect programme.
The episode is filled with empathetic advice and practical tips for anyone dealing with similar issues. Tom and Dr. Tambini's candid conversation offers hope and understanding, making it clear that recovery is not just about the individual but also about healing relationships. If you're navigating a similar situation, this episode provides valuable insights and could be the support you need to make tough decisions for your well-being.
So why not give it a listen and see how it resonates with your own experiences?