Pam Lanhart's Journey: Turning Personal Tragedy into Family Recovery Support
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Beth from the Safe Home Podcast sits down with Pam Lanhart, a woman whose personal heartbreak has fueled her mission to help families battling addiction. As the director of Thrive Family Recovery Resources, Pam brings a wealth of experience as a certified recovery coach, peer specialist, and advocate. She opens up about the devastating loss of her son Jake to addiction and how this tragedy propelled her to create a non-profit dedicated to supporting families in similar situations.
Pam's approach is rooted in unconditional love and positive regard, following the CRAFT method, which focuses on treating loved ones with compassion regardless of their sobriety status. This episode also dives into the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding addiction within faith communities and the critical role trauma plays in substance use disorders. Pam shares how Jake's legacy lives on through wilderness trips designed to aid recovery for both individuals and their families.
By the end of the conversation, listeners are encouraged to have open dialogues with their children about the dangers of substance use and to seek out supportive resources for families affected by addiction. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that blends personal experience with actionable advice.