Playroom Podz
Playroom Podz
This Life 19: Mike Catherwood and Bianca Kajlich
This Life 19: Mike Catherwood and Bianca Kajlich
This Life 19: Mike Catherwood and Bianca Kajlich
Monday 14th March 2016
Mike Catherwood and Bianca Kajlich share their experiences on parenting and addiction in 'This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew'. Listen for candid insights and advice.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Parenting and Addiction: Mike Catherwood and Bianca Kajlich's Honest Talk on This Life #YOULIVE
There's nothing else in life that you have, except maybe addiction, where you're so intrinsically connected to it that no matter if you are on the opposite end of the planet, you are still tethered and connected.
Ever wondered how parents in recovery tackle the tricky conversations about addiction with their kids? In this episode of 'This Life #YOULIVE with Dr. Drew', Loveline's Mike Catherwood and his wife, Undateable's Bianca Kajlich, open up about their own experiences. The couple dives into their personal lives, sharing candid insights on raising children while dealing with the shadows of addiction.
Mike and Bianca discuss the importance of allowing kids to have unstructured time, arguing that over-scheduling can stifle a child's ability to think independently. Bianca emphasizes the need for kids to simply 'be', rather than constantly being shuffled from one activity to another. A significant part of their conversation revolves around the limitations of programs like D.A.R.E. They feel these programs often provide unrealistic information about drugs.
Instead, they advocate for open and honest discussions with children about the real risks and consequences of drug use. Mike also touches on the delicate balance he must maintain as a straight parent in recovery, ensuring he doesn't glamorize his past drug use when talking to his kids. The episode also highlights the impact of sleep deprivation on parenting.
With multiple children, both Mike and Bianca share their struggles in maintaining a schedule and the toll lack of sleep takes on mental health. They stress the importance of leaning on other parents during tough times, learning from how others handle similar challenges. For parents in recovery or anyone interested in the intersection of addiction and parenting, this episode offers a treasure trove of relatable and practical advice.
Tune in for an engaging and heartfelt discussion that doesn't shy away from the hard truths.