Michelle Weidenbenner

Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up

Michelle Weidenbenner

  • PART THREE: Deliberate MOM Focus Day 13: Urgency, Creating Your Space

PART THREE: Deliberate MOM Focus Day 13: Urgency, Creating Your Space

Tuesday 16th May 2023

Michelle and Brooke share stories and strategies for setting goals and boundaries amid the chaos of supporting a loved one through addiction.
17 minutes
Hopeful
Compassionate
Empowering
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About this podcast

Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up
Author:
Michelle Weidenbenner
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Crafting Calm: Finding Focus Amid Addiction's Storm

Episode Overview

  • Setting a goal and achieving it by a specific deadline
  • The importance of accountability and perseverance
  • Challenges and triumphs of supporting a loved one through addiction
  • Embracing urgency and creating boundaries
  • The significance of self-reflection and the art of listening
Before you can expect your addicted loved one to change, you must focus on how you can change. Realizing the difficulty of change and that we have no control over them. So the best thing to do is master the art of listening and staying calm.
Ever feel like your mind is a whirlwind of worry, especially when you're trying to support a loved one through addiction? Michelle Weidenbenner, the Chief Hope Builder, understands this struggle all too well. In this episode of 'Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up', she teams up with Brooke to tackle the chaos head-on. They dive into the importance of setting deadlines and creating personal boundaries, offering a roadmap to regain control and find peace in the midst of turmoil.
Brooke shares her personal story of setting a goal and sticking to it, showing how deadlines can help clear mental clutter and bring a sense of achievement. Michelle and Brooke also touch on the power of accountability and the courage it takes to stay the course. With practical advice and heartfelt anecdotes, this episode is a beacon for any mom feeling overwhelmed by their child's addiction.
It's not just about surviving; it's about finding ways to thrive and reclaim your own space.