Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Dr. Jason Powers, MD
EPISODE 51: Helping Families Heal From the Effects of Addiction with Linda Kagey, LCDC, ADC
EPISODE 51: Helping Families Heal From the Effects of Addiction with Linda Kagey, LCDC, ADC
EPISODE 51: Helping Families Heal From the Effects of Addiction with Linda Kagey, LCDC, ADC
Tuesday 26th October 2021
Linda Kagey joins Dr. Jason Powers on Positive Recovery MD to discuss family counseling for addiction recovery and her personal journey through addiction.
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Dr. Jason Powers, MD
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Get the buttons here!Healing Families from Addiction: Insights with Linda Kagey
Isolation and addiction, connection and recovery.
Addiction doesn't just affect the individual; it ripples through families, leaving lasting scars. In this episode of 'Positive Recovery MD', Dr. Jason Powers sits down with Linda Kagey, a seasoned Love First Interventionist and founder of Kagey Family Counseling. With over three decades of experience, Linda has become a beacon in the addiction recovery field, especially known for her work with family systems and special populations, including those prenatally exposed to alcohol and the dually diagnosed.
Linda opens up about her personal journey, growing up in an addiction-riddled household, losing her brother to addiction, and overcoming her own struggles with alcohol. Her story is not just one of survival but of transformation and hope. The conversation also touches on the crucial topic of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs) and how maternal drinking can impact a baby's development even before birth.
Linda's dynamic approach to counseling has helped countless individuals, from adolescents to adults, find their path to recovery. Dr. Powers and Linda delve into the Love First Model of Intervention, emphasizing the critical role families play in the recovery process. They also explore how connection and community can combat the isolation often felt in addiction. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone affected by addiction, offering practical advice and heartfelt stories that resonate deeply.
Tune in to understand how family involvement and supportive environments can make all the difference in the journey to recovery.