Margaret Swift Thompson
Margaret Swift Thompson
Episode 158 - Breaking the Cycle: Transformative Stories of Recovery with Bob & Joe.
Episode 158 - Breaking the Cycle: Transformative Stories of Recovery with Bob & Joe.
Episode 158 - Breaking the Cycle: Transformative Stories of Recovery with Bob & Joe.
Sunday 8th December 2024
Join Bob and Joe as they share their transformative stories of addiction recovery and the impact on their families in this heartfelt episode.
41 minutes
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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
- Bob and Joe share their long-term recovery stories.
- The importance of daily commitment to sobriety.
- How friendship has supported their recovery journey.
- The impact of addiction on family dynamics.
- Practical advice on setting boundaries and maintaining authenticity.
Our superpower is we held down jobs, raised kids in new sobriety, and managed to stay sane through it all.
Margaret Swift Thompson, a seasoned counsellor from Hazelden Betty Ford, brings you another episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. This time, she welcomes Bob and Joe, two men who have not only battled addiction but also emerged victorious, becoming pillars of strength for their families. Their stories of recovery and resilience are both touching and inspiring. Bob and Joe share how their friendship, forged over 25 years, has been a cornerstone in their journey.
They discuss the complexities of parenting while maintaining sobriety and the importance of daily commitment to their recovery programs. Both men now run EastWest Recovery Coaches, offering intervention and recovery coaching to those in need. Bob talks about his early life in a dysfunctional home and how he broke the cycle of addiction in his family. Joe shares his experience of an intervention that changed his life and the support he received from his family.
The episode highlights the transformative power of recovery, not just for the individual but for the entire family. Margaret emphasises the importance of setting boundaries and maintaining authenticity in relationships. The conversation is filled with heartfelt anecdotes, practical advice, and a touch of humour, making it a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction. Don't miss out on this enlightening episode that showcases the strength of the human spirit and the possibility of a brighter future through recovery.