Heather Ross
Heather Ross
EP81 "The Enabler" Stigmatized Just Like Addiction with Guest Andrea Seydel from Saving You is Killing Me
EP81 "The Enabler" Stigmatized Just Like Addiction with Guest Andrea Seydel from Saving You is Killing Me
EP81 "The Enabler" Stigmatized Just Like Addiction with Guest Andrea Seydel from Saving You is Killing Me
Thursday 8th June 2023
Heather Ross and Andrea Seydel challenge the stigma around 'enabling', offering compassionate support strategies for those with addicted loved ones.
49 minutes
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Author:
Heather Ross
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Heather and Andrea share their experiences with the stigmatized beliefs surrounding the term 'enabling'
- The discussion focuses on reframing perspectives and creating an environment that fosters healing and growth
- Key takeaways include understanding compassionate approaches, embracing self-compassion and self-care, and the importance of setting boundaries
- The conversation concludes with an invitation to connect with Heather and Andrea's resources to support other parents struggling with a child's addiction
- Listeners are encouraged to leave a review to help other parents in similar situations
I finally learned that there's really no science behind any of those stigmatized beliefs and that actually it is best to create connection and maintain that relationship in a healthy way and provide love and support in a healthy way that there is science behind
Supporting a loved one with addiction can feel like walking a tightrope. In this episode, Heather Ross teams up with Andrea Seydel from the 'Saving You is Killing Me' podcast to tackle the loaded term 'enabling'. They dive into their own experiences, peeling back the layers of shame and judgment often tied to this word. Heather and Andrea challenge the stigma and offer a fresh perspective that centers on compassion and understanding.
They talk about the dangers of silence and stigmatized help, and why it's crucial to rethink what it means to 'enable'. Their conversation is rich with personal anecdotes and practical advice, making it clear that helping isn't about being perfect—it's about being there. They also stress the importance of self-care and setting boundaries, so you can support your loved one without losing yourself.
If you're tired of feeling guilty or judged, this episode offers a new way to look at your role in your loved one's recovery journey. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that aims to transform guilt into growth and judgment into support.