Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 153 - Terra Shares the Value of Empathic Non Judgmental Support.
Ep 153 - Terra Shares the Value of Empathic Non Judgmental Support.
Ep 153 - Terra Shares the Value of Empathic Non Judgmental Support.
Sunday 16th June 2024
Join Terra as she shares her heartfelt journey through gambling addiction and the power of non-judgmental support on The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast.
23 minutes
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Honest
Compassionate
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Hopeful
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Margaret Swift Thompson
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Terra shares her journey through gambling addiction and her moment of surrender.
- The importance of non-judgmental support from loved ones.
- Challenges faced during early recovery, including people-pleasing.
- How addiction can manifest in various forms and the need to recognise these patterns.
- The role of therapy and supportive communities in maintaining recovery.
I had this moment where I remembered when I had started gambling actively again.
Terra Carbert takes centre stage in this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, sharing her raw and heartfelt journey through gambling addiction. Hosted by Margaret Swift Thompson, a seasoned counsellor from Hazelden Betty Ford, the conversation dives into Terra's emotional battle and the poignant moment she decided to seek help. Terra opens up about the challenges of early recovery, especially her struggle with people-pleasing and how it affected her path to sobriety.
She recounts the pivotal night when she hit rock bottom and the life-changing call she made to her brother, who responded with love and support rather than judgment. This episode also explores the broader theme of how addiction can mask itself in various forms, from gambling to people-pleasing, and the importance of recognising these patterns. Terra's story is a testament to the power of compassionate support and the necessity of prioritising one's own recovery.
If you're looking for an honest and inspiring discussion on the complexities of addiction and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.