Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga

Addiction and the Family

Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga

  • Episode 25: Enabling vs. Helping

Episode 25: Enabling vs. Helping

Friday 28th January 2022

Discover the fine line between enabling and helping in 'Addiction and the Family'. Gain practical advice and heartfelt insights from Casey, Kira, and Shannon Mollish.
28 minutes
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Addiction and the Family
Author:
Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Balancing Acts: Understanding Enabling vs. Helping in Addiction Recovery

Answer these questions as honestly as you can so that you can move out of unhealthy enabling and into healthy helping.
Supporting a loved one through addiction is a tightrope walk. In this episode of 'Addiction and the Family', Casey and Kira Arrillaga tackle the tricky distinction between enabling and genuinely helping. Joined by Shannon Mollish, CEO of Windmill Wellness Ranch, they break down the common misconceptions that often lead to enabling behaviors. Shakespeare even makes a surprising appearance as a tool for understanding these dynamics!
The hosts provide thought-provoking questions to help you evaluate whether your actions are truly supportive or inadvertently harmful. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and heartfelt discussions aimed at anyone navigating the challenging waters of addiction within their family. By staying true to personal and family values, listeners can learn to foster healthier support systems.
Tune in for a blend of empathy, expert insights, and even a touch of humor, making this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction.