Michael Walsh
Michael Walsh
Mindful Parenting Through Addiction Recovery (with Dan Mager)
Mindful Parenting Through Addiction Recovery (with Dan Mager)
Mindful Parenting Through Addiction Recovery (with Dan Mager)
Tuesday 17th May 2022
Michael Walsh and Dan Mager explore mindful parenting in addiction recovery, focusing on healthy relationships and emotional validation.
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Author:
Michael Walsh
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Categories:
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Mindful Parenting in Recovery: Dan Mager’s Journey and Advice
If parents do their kids a tremendous disservice when they do for them what kids can do for themselves and based on where they are in the developmental process and their age, what they should be doing for themselves in order to develop the knowledge, the experience and the skills to be successful, to be effective in the world.
Parenting is tough enough, but add the complexities of addiction recovery, and it can feel like an uphill battle. In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, host Michael Walsh sits down with Dan Mager, a seasoned expert and author, to unpack the art of mindful parenting while navigating the road to recovery.
Dan, who penned 'Some Assembly Required' and 'Roots and Wings: Mindful Parenting in Recovery', shares his personal story of overcoming addiction and chronic pain, offering a unique perspective that blends professional expertise with lived experience. Together, they dive into the nitty-gritty of maintaining healthy relationships with children during their formative years. How do you balance recovery priorities without slipping into enabling behaviors? What does effective parent-child communication look like when you're trying to heal yourself?
Dan answers these questions and more, emphasizing the importance of letting kids handle what they can to foster independence and growth. He also touches on the crucial role of emotional validation and genuine connection in nurturing a positive parent-child dynamic. If you're a parent in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt insights that can make a real difference.