Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Ep 168 - Moments with Margaret: How Numerous Crisis Moments Led to Clarity and Prioritizing Self Care.
Ep 168 - Moments with Margaret: How Numerous Crisis Moments Led to Clarity and Prioritizing Self Care.
Ep 168 - Moments with Margaret: How Numerous Crisis Moments Led to Clarity and Prioritizing Self Care.
Sunday 16th February 2025
Margaret Swift Thompson shares her journey through crises, highlighting the importance of self-care and boundaries while supporting loved ones with addiction.
14 minutes
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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
- Margaret shares her personal experiences from a challenging summer and autumn.
- Emphasises the importance of self-care and setting boundaries.
- Reflects on balancing caregiving with personal well-being.
- Highlights the significance of acceptance in the recovery journey.
- Encourages finding joy and playfulness amidst life's challenges.
I have to really have even more compassion for my clients who are living in what feels like life-and-death, day-by-day experience when they love someone with this disease
Margaret Swift Thompson, host of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, brings a heartfelt solo episode sharing her personal journey through a summer and autumn filled with challenges, growth, and self-discovery. Margaret, a seasoned counsellor at Hazelden Betty Ford, recounts how multiple crises led her to a profound understanding of the importance of self-care and setting boundaries.
She reflects on her experiences from playful summer activities to a harrowing trip with her father, highlighting the necessity of balancing caregiving with personal well-being. Margaret’s candid storytelling provides relatable insights for anyone navigating the complexities of loving someone with addiction. She emphasises the importance of acceptance and the need to connect with oneself to truly support others.
This episode is a touching reminder that even those who help others need time to heal and find joy in their own lives. Don’t miss out on Margaret’s invaluable reflections and practical advice on prioritising self-care amidst life's storms.