Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya and Jerry Gioia
How Do You Stay Grounded While Supporting Someone with Addiction?
How Do You Stay Grounded While Supporting Someone with Addiction?
How Do You Stay Grounded While Supporting Someone with Addiction?
Friday 31st May 2024
Learn how to stay grounded while supporting a loved one with addiction. Tips on self-care, resilience, and practical exercises from Catherine Duncan.
29 minutes
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Tanya and Jerry Gioia
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- You can't change someone, but you can influence them.
- Grounding yourself is crucial when supporting someone with addiction.
- Self-care practices like breathing exercises can bring immediate calm.
- Understanding the difference between empathy and compassion helps avoid burnout.
- Building resilience starts with awareness and mindfulness.
You can influence someone, but you can't change them
Ever wondered how to keep your feet on the ground while supporting someone with addiction? This episode of Sober on Purpose dives into just that. Hosts Jerry and Tanya Gioia welcome Catherine Duncan, an integrative spiritual consultant and author of 'Everyday Awakening: Living Fully'. Catherine shares her experiences both personal and professional, emphasising the importance of self-care, grounding, and resilience.
She opens up about her own family’s struggles with addiction and provides practical exercises to help you stay balanced amid chaos. Her book offers five practices for living fully, even when life feels like a whirlwind. Catherine's insights into the difference between empathy and compassion, and how to avoid burnout, are truly eye-opening. She also guides you through a simple breathing exercise to bring immediate calm and grounding.
Whether you're dealing with addiction in your family or just need some tips on staying centred, this episode is packed with valuable advice and heartfelt wisdom. Tune in for a dose of hope and practical tools to help you thrive.