Matt Brown & Sam Davis
Matt Brown
From Headlines to Healing: Denise Klein
From Headlines to Healing: Denise Klein
From Headlines to Healing: Denise Klein
Monday 21st October 2024
Denise Klein shares her journey from journalism to social work and discusses her holistic approach to addiction recovery focusing on family systems.
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Matt Brown & Sam Davis
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Denise Klein transitioned from journalism to social work after personal experiences with addiction.
- She emphasises a family systems approach to address underlying dynamics in addiction recovery.
- Milestones Ranch focuses on long-term treatment and holistic care for families.
- The pandemic has impacted treatment services, highlighting the need for comprehensive family care.
- Denise stresses the importance of slowing down and taking a holistic view of the family system.
We're addicted to people getting well; we're not addicted to anything but watching people get well and being part of that process
In this episode of 'The Party Wreckers,' Matt Brown sits down with Denise Klein, the co-owner and executive director of Milestones Ranch in Malibu, California. Denise shares her journey from journalism to social work, driven by her own recovery from codependency and her passion for helping families heal from addiction. With over 35 years of experience, Denise offers a fresh perspective on addressing addiction through a family systems approach, emphasising long-term treatment and holistic care.
Denise's unique career path started in journalism, but her personal experiences with a loved one's addiction led her to social work. She discusses the systemic issues within families that often go unaddressed and how Milestones Ranch focuses on these underlying dynamics to foster lasting recovery. Denise's approach is all about treating the whole family, not just the individual struggling with addiction. Throughout the conversation, Denise and Matt explore the challenges of providing effective treatment in today's fast-paced world.
They highlight the importance of slowing down, taking a holistic view of the family system, and offering long-term support. Denise also touches on the impact of the pandemic on treatment services and the need for more comprehensive family care. Denise's dedication to her work shines through as she talks about the joy of seeing families heal and recover together.
Her insights into the complexities of addiction and the importance of a supportive family environment make this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction. So, if you're looking for a fresh perspective on addiction recovery, tune in to hear Denise Klein's inspiring story.