WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
E6 - Aired 1-27-22 Colleen Bertolino
E6 - Aired 1-27-22 Colleen Bertolino
E6 - Aired 1-27-22 Colleen Bertolino
Tuesday 12th April 2022
Colleen Bertolino discusses her journey in supporting families through addiction recovery with host Tony Lagreca on 'Courage to Hope'.
50 minutes
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WMEX 1510 AM Quincy Boston
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Guiding Families to Recovery: Colleen Bertolino’s Story
As long as somebody is breathing, there has to be hope, and I think parents or spouses should never, never, never give up, because I'm on the other side.
Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to support a loved one struggling with addiction? In this episode of 'Courage to Hope', host Tony Lagreca sits down with Colleen Bertolino, a Certified BALM® Family Recovery Life Coach, who knows this struggle all too well. Drawing from her own experiences with her son's substance abuse, Colleen has dedicated her life to helping families navigate the complex journey of recovery.
She shares her heartfelt story and the BALM® method, a step-by-step approach designed to support loved ones without micromanaging their lives. Instead, it focuses on acknowledging their efforts and maintaining healthy connections. Throughout the conversation, Tony and Colleen discuss the importance of educating families about addiction as a disease and breaking down the stigma associated with it. They also touch on the fears families face and how coaching can help them overcome these challenges.
Colleen’s insights offer a beacon of hope, emphasizing that as long as someone is breathing, there is always hope for recovery. This episode is packed with valuable advice and emotional narratives, making it a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction.