Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson
Di McQueen & Dr. Brian Jackson
Do They Really Need to Hit Rock Bottom?
Do They Really Need to Hit Rock Bottom?
Do They Really Need to Hit Rock Bottom?
Tuesday 8th April 2025
Explore the myth of hitting rock bottom in addiction recovery with Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson. Learn how to set boundaries and support loved ones.
30 minutes
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Supportive
Hopeful
Non-judgmental
Honest
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Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Body & Mind
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Episode Overview
- Rock bottom is when someone decides to stop digging.
- Set healthy boundaries without losing compassion.
- Detach with love to maintain your own happiness.
- Recognise opportunities for intervention before a crisis.
- Balance supporting recovery with avoiding enabling.
"Rock bottom is when you decide to stop digging."
In this thought-provoking episode of Healing Families Shattered by Addiction, Di McQueen and Dr. Brian Jackson tackle the widely held belief that individuals with addiction need to hit rock bottom before they can begin their recovery journey. They argue that rock bottom is simply when someone decides to stop digging, challenging the conventional wisdom and providing a fresh perspective on addiction recovery. Di and Dr.
Brian share their extensive experience working with families affected by addiction, offering practical advice on how to set healthy boundaries without losing compassion. They discuss the importance of detaching with love and why your happiness shouldn't be dependent on someone else's recovery. The episode dives into the consequences faced along the 'elevator ride down' of addiction and highlights opportunities for intervention before reaching a crisis point.
Through engaging anecdotes and relatable examples, they explore the delicate balance between supporting recovery and enabling addiction. Whether you're financially supporting a loved one or emotionally intertwined, this episode provides valuable insights to help you navigate these complex situations. You'll walk away with tools and techniques to regain control of your life while still offering support to those you care about. Don't miss out on this eye-opening discussion that could change the way you approach addiction in your family.