Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 159 - East West Coaches' Approach to Supporting Recovery with Love, Boundaries, and Patience.
Ep 159 - East West Coaches' Approach to Supporting Recovery with Love, Boundaries, and Patience.
Ep 159 - East West Coaches' Approach to Supporting Recovery with Love, Boundaries, and Patience.
Sunday 15th December 2024
Explore self-care and family support in recovery with Bob and Joe from East West Recovery Coaches. Gain practical tools and heartfelt insights.
37 minutes
Compassionate
Supportive
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
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Author:
Margaret Swift Thompson
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Self-care is crucial for maintaining resilience during recovery.
- Family healing plays a vital role after an intervention.
- Setting boundaries with love helps maintain healthy relationships.
- Creating a supportive environment aids in the recovery process.
- Ongoing personal work is essential for sustained recovery.
Celebrate the milestones. Really celebrate them... you have to re-up every day.
Margaret Swift Thompson hosts an enlightening episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, featuring Bob and Joe, the co-founders of East West Recovery Coaches. They return to share their unique perspectives on the essential role of self-care and family support in the recovery process. Bob and Joe open up about their personal practices that keep them grounded and resilient, offering valuable tools that can benefit anyone facing life's challenges.
They stress the importance of family healing after an intervention, highlighting how continued family support can strengthen the path to recovery for everyone involved. The episode delves into the dynamics of family relationships during recovery, with heartfelt anecdotes that illustrate the struggles and triumphs of maintaining a loving, healthy, and authentic life amidst addiction. Joe shares a poignant story about his adopted son, revealing the complexities of dealing with trauma and fostering a sense of belonging within a family.
The discussion touches on the challenges of setting boundaries and loving someone while dealing with the disease of addiction. Bob and Joe also discuss the importance of creating a supportive environment for recovery, from removing alcohol from the home to rethinking social circles. They emphasise that recovery is a continuous journey, requiring patience, self-compassion, and ongoing personal work. The episode is rich with practical advice and emotional insights, making it a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction.
This episode offers a compassionate look at the realities of recovery, providing hope and practical strategies for families navigating this difficult path. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of self-care and family support in the recovery journey.