Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 105 - How is Veterans' Reintegration Amazingly Similar to Recovering Addicts' Restoring Family Relationships?
Ep 105 - How is Veterans' Reintegration Amazingly Similar to Recovering Addicts' Restoring Family Relationships?
Ep 105 - How is Veterans' Reintegration Amazingly Similar to Recovering Addicts' Restoring Family Relationships?
Sunday 7th May 2023
Explore the shared paths of veterans' reintegration and addiction recovery in this episode, focusing on trust, vulnerability, and resilience.
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Episode Overview
- Exploring the parallels between military veterans' reintegration and addiction recovery
- Delving into the complexities of building trust, vulnerability, and reciprocity in both journeys
- Highlighting the universal aspects of recovery and resilience
- Offering invaluable insights for anyone touched by addiction or the military experience
Dustin and Carrie do such a great job of continuing the conversation about the role vulnerability and reciprocity play in building trust between veterans and their loved ones. The parallels are so striking between addiction recovery, family recovery, and veterans returning home. Changing relationships, needs, wants, communication, reintegration. So much to learn and so many similarities.
What do veterans returning home and individuals recovering from addiction have in common? More than you might think. In this eye-opening episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with psychologists Dustin and Kerry Brockberg, the brilliant minds behind 'End Your Covert Mission: A Veteran's Guide to Fighting Pain & Addiction'.
They dive deep into the emotional landscapes of both veterans and those on the path to addiction recovery, drawing surprising parallels that resonate on many levels. Trust, vulnerability, and reciprocity are at the heart of this conversation, as Dustin and Kerry share their expertise on how these elements play crucial roles in rebuilding relationships and fostering healing. The discussion goes beyond surface-level similarities, shedding light on the shared struggles and triumphs that define both journeys.
Whether you're navigating the complexities of a loved one's addiction or supporting a veteran's reintegration, this episode offers a wealth of understanding and practical advice. Tune in for a heartfelt dialogue that underscores the universal themes of resilience and recovery, reminding us all that we're not alone in our struggles.