Ep 124 - Find Balance: Support Your Loved One and Yourself with Daily Care.Ep 124 - Find Balance: Support Your Loved One and Yourself with Daily Care.
The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Sheila Hyer shares her family's journey through her son Kevin's addiction and recovery, emphasizing the importance of support and self-care.
32:20•26 Nov 2023
Finding Balance: Sheila Hyer on Supporting a Loved One in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Sheila Hyer's candid reflection on her son Kevin's addiction journey reflects resilience and hope within a family.
- The discussion highlights the impact of addiction, recovery, and the crucial need for support and community.
- Sheila's unwavering commitment to destigmatizing addiction and advocating for open, judgment-free dialogue is truly inspiring.
- Her journey, along with her son's recovery and the Hyer Calling Foundation's work, serves as a beacon of hope for families navigating similar challenges.
- Join host Margaret Swift Thompson and guest Sheila Hyer in a compelling and candid conversation about navigating addiction within a family.
“Pathological relationship with a substance or a behavior that supersedes every other human need I have. That's addiction.”
Balancing the needs of a loved one in recovery with your own self-care is no small feat. In this heartfelt episode, Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Sheila Hyer to discuss her son Kevin's journey through addiction and recovery. Sheila opens up about the lasting impact of addiction on their family and the lessons she wishes she had known from the start.
Through candid conversation, she shares how the family has turned their challenging experiences into a mission of hope and support for others. Kevin now leads The Hyer Calling Foundation, an organization dedicated to ensuring that a history of substance use disorder does not hinder professional success. Sheila’s story is one of resilience and community, highlighting the importance of support networks and open dialogue in overcoming the stigma associated with addiction.
Tune in to hear a powerful narrative that underscores the significance of finding balance and taking care of yourself while supporting a loved one on their recovery journey.
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