Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
How to support an addict that you love WITHOUT enabling their addiction or losing YOUR mind with Bonnie Campbell, MSW (and Jeannine's Mom!)
How to support an addict that you love WITHOUT enabling their addiction or losing YOUR mind with Bonnie Campbell, MSW (and Jeannine's Mom!)
How to support an addict that you love WITHOUT enabling their addiction or losing YOUR mind with Bonnie Campbell, MSW (and Jeannine's Mom!)
Thursday 13th April 2023
Jeannine and Kim discuss addiction with Bonnie, Jeannine's mother, focusing on balancing support without enabling.
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81 minutes
Raw
Eye-opening
Honest
Compassionate
Hopeful
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Jeannine Coulter Lindgren
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Recovery Reimagined
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Bonnie's journey as a mother and social worker navigating Jeannine's addiction
- Insight into the complexities of addiction, relapses, and recovery
- The emotional impact and challenges faced by families of addicts
- Reflections on enabling versus support in addiction
- Resilience, compassion, and the unwavering bond between a mother and daughter
I think it's important that we talk about those years because I tend to mainly talk about just the homeless, going to jail, blown to shit years, but those years could have been crucial, and I mean, I wouldn't change my life. But like I think that's where most people spend their time, and that's why most people are so frustrated because you are and only the addict can self-identify that, right?
Jeannine Coulter Lindgren and her co-host Kim sit down with a very special guest in this episode—Jeannine's own mother, Bonnie. With a background as a Master of Social Work (MSW) specializing in domestic violence and child abuse, Bonnie brings both professional and deeply personal insights to the table. Her experience as a student advocate for at-risk youth at a top California university further enriches the conversation.
Bonnie opens up about her journey through Jeannine's addiction, sharing the fine line she walked between supporting her daughter and enabling her destructive behavior. This raw and honest dialogue explores the emotional rollercoaster of fear, frustration, and hope that families of addicts often face. The episode dives into pivotal moments like recognizing the addiction, coping with relapses, and the long road to recovery.
It's a candid look at the complexities of addiction and the profound impact it has on loved ones. If you're looking for an episode that blends professional expertise with heartfelt personal stories, this one offers a nuanced view on how to support an addict you love without losing yourself in the process.