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Season 2 Episode 6. Special Guest (Maureen Cavanagh)
Season 2 Episode 6. Special Guest (Maureen Cavanagh)
Season 2 Episode 6. Special Guest (Maureen Cavanagh)
Tuesday 24th December 2019
Maureen Cavanagh discusses her daughter's opioid addiction and the vital role of peer support on Friends in Recovery. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Maureen Cavanagh: A Mother's Fight for Her Daughter's Recovery
Isolation is the worst thing for anybody. I found it very hard to find information or connect with anybody else that was going through this, and it made it really hard because, just like with addiction, isolation is the worst thing for anybody.
What would you do if your child overdosed 13 times? In this gripping episode of Friends in Recovery, hosts Jersey Ed and The Podfather Mike Miles sit down with Maureen Cavanagh, a family addiction recovery coach, educator, and author. Maureen's story is one of resilience and relentless love as she recounts the harrowing journey of helping her daughter Katie battle opioid addiction. Katie's path to sobriety wasn't easy, involving countless resuscitations by Narcan and over 40 recovery programs.
Yet, through it all, Maureen remained a pillar of support and hope. She founded Magnolia New Beginnings, a nonprofit peer-support group that has since grown to support over 20,000 members. Her memoir, 'If You Love Me: A Mother’s Journey Through Her Daughter’s Opioid Addiction,' has been recognized by The New York Times and CNN for its candid portrayal of the opioid crisis and the stigma surrounding it.
In this episode, Maureen opens up about the emotional toll addiction takes on families and the importance of community support. She emphasizes that isolation is the enemy of recovery and shares how love and calmness can make a world of difference. This episode is a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the often overlooked struggles families face when dealing with addiction. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking understanding and inspiration in the fight against substance use disorder.