Jonathan Sylvester
Jonathan Sylvester
Brilliantly Resilient with Mary Fran Bontempo
Brilliantly Resilient with Mary Fran Bontempo
Brilliantly Resilient with Mary Fran Bontempo
Monday 18th January 2021
Mary Fran Bontempo discusses resilience and lessons learned from her son's addiction on Sober Nation FM.
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Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Mary Fran Bontempo: Finding Resilience in the Face of Addiction
The two closest companions in crisis are distraction and denial.
What happens when a parent witnesses their child struggle with addiction? Mary Fran Bontempo, an award-winning author and TEDx speaker, knows this heartache all too well. On Sober Nation FM, she shares her journey of watching her son David battle addiction and how it led her to a mission of helping others. Mary talks candidly about the early warning signs she missed and the powerful duo of distraction and denial that often accompany crises.
She opens up about her son's path to sobriety after two in-patient treatments and the lessons she learned along the way. Mary's story is not just about her son's recovery but also about the resilience she found within herself. Through her books, 'Brilliantly Resilient' and 'The 15 Minute Master', she offers practical advice for families navigating similar challenges.
The 15 Minute Master, in particular, is a guide filled with mindfulness techniques and simple questions to help manage the chaos that addiction brings. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction, whether directly or through a loved one. Mary’s insights on self-care, recognizing warning signs, and supporting family members are invaluable. Her experience serves as a beacon of hope, showing that even in the darkest times, resilience and brilliance can shine through.