Ep 156 - Our American Family: A Legacy of Addiction

We’re kicking off the 5th season of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast with an incredible conversation featuring Linda and Stephen from the documentary feature film 'Our American Family.' <br />This radically honest portrait dives deep into the generational impact of addiction and the strength it takes to heal as a family. <br />Linda, born into addiction, shares her powerful story of resilience, while Stephen opens up about navigating the disease within their family system. Don’t miss this moving episode with the courageous matriarch of this family and her youngest son. 💙 <br />I highly recommend watching their film and learning more about this courageous family here <a href="https://ouramericanfamilyfilm.com">https://ouramericanfamilyfilm.com/ <br /></a><br />Take care of you! <br /><br />#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #addiction #addictionrecovery #ouramericanfamily #documentary #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #recoverystories #recoverycommunity</p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the show</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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Ep 155 - Out of the Out of the Woods and Into Recovery With Swift Steps Recovery.

Hey there! I wanted to share this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast with you. In this episode, Julianne Griffin, the founder of Blank Space Recovery and <a href="https://swiftsteps.org/">Swift Steps</a>, talks about creating an open, accepting, and supportive environment for Swifties to share their experiences and find wellness. They use Taylor Swift's music as a way to help people in recovery who may not connect with traditional 12-step programs. Make sure to listen all the way to the end for a fun update on my summer adventures!<br /><br />#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #juliannegriffin #swiftsteps  #taylorswift #music #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #womenpodcaster #podcast #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast #recoverystories #recoverycommunity #YouTubechannel<br /><br /></p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the Show.</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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Ep 154 - How to Navigate Boundaries with Loved Ones Addicted to Gambling.

Welcome back to the final episode of Season 4 of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, we conclude our conversation with Terra Carbert, sharing her personal experiences with gambling addiction and recovery. Terra highlights the value of having a sponsor and participating in therapy.</p>Terra also discussed the need for safe and inclusive online and offline spaces and the potential benefits of online meetings for bridging the gap for those lacking access to in-person meetings. </p>Additionally, they discussed the availability and effectiveness of treatment centers, emphasizing the need for more research funding, licensed gambling-specific treatment, and peer recovery support services.</p>Let's return to Terra Carbert, the founder of the <a href="https://theselfdiscoverysisterhood.com/#about">Self Discovery Sisterhood</a>, coach, and host of the <a href="https://ambitiousaddicts.com/about">Ambitious Addicts</a>podcast. <br /><br />#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #gamblingaddiction #ambitiousaddicts #coach #selfdiscoverysisterhood #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #womenpodcaster #podcast #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast #recoverystories #recoverycommunity #YouTubechannel<br /><br /></p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the Show.</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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Ep 153 - Terra Shares the Value of Empathic Non Judgmental Support.

Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. I am eager to continue Terra's story, where she shares more about her journey with her gambling addiction and the poignant moment when she surrendered and asked for help. Terra shares about how recovery evolves and the work she had to do regarding her obsession with people pleasing. We also discuss the challenges of early recovery and the need to prioritize one's recovery.</p>Let's get back to Terra Carbert, the founder of the <a href="https://theselfdiscoverysisterhood.com/#about">Self Discovery Sisterhood</a>, coach, and host of the <a href="https://ambitiousaddicts.com/about">Ambitious Addicts</a> podcast. <br /><br />#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #gamblingaddiction #ambitiousaddicts #coach #selfdiscoverysisterhood #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #womenpodcaster #podcast #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast #recoverystories #recoverycommunity #YouTubechannel<br /><br /></p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the Show.</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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Ep 152 - Terra's Gambling Addiction Hid In Plain Sight Surrounded By Alcoholism.

Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Terra Carbert, the founder of the <a href="https://theselfdiscoverysisterhood.com/#about">Self Discovery Sisterhood</a>, coach, and host of the <a href="https://ambitiousaddicts.com/about">Ambitious Addicts</a> podcast. Terra shares her story of growing up with the family disease of addiction and experiencing loss at a young age. Terra opens up about her gambling addiction and how she seeks support to keep her recovery a priority. Let's meet Terra, a self-described "human who gives a damn." <b> <br /><br /></b>#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #gamblingaddiction #ambitiousaddicts #coach #selfdiscoverysisterhood #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #womenpodcaster #podcast #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast #recoverystories #recoverycommunity #YouTubechannel<br /><br /></p><br /><br /></p><br /><br /></p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the Show.</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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Ep 151 - Understanding How to Process Your Grief and Recovery After The Loss of a Loved One.

Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I conclude my conversation with <a href="https://www.staygoldenjaclyn.com">Jaclyn Brown</a>. We discuss how grief has affected her personal life and marriage, and how she has navigated this along with her own recovery journey. Jaclyn also shares her approach to advocacy and how you can learn more about it as well.<br />Jaclyn works as the Family Advisory Committee Liaison for<a href="https://www.mobilizerecovery.org/"> Mobilize Recovery</a>. She owns <a href="https://www.staygoldenjaclyn.com/">Stay Golden Coaching & Consulting</a>and <a href="https://www.jaclynkanecreations.com/">Jaclyn Kane Creations Recovery</a>. <br /><br />#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #addiction #advocate #sister #grief #mobilizerecovery #staygoldencoaching #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #womenpodcaster #podcast #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast #recoverystories #recoverycommunity #YouTubechannel<br /><br /></p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the Show.</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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Ep 150 - Learn How Jaclyn Turns Grief and Social Stigma into Advocacy and Education.

<b>Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Jaclyn Brown who at the end of last episode shared the social media reactions and comments to her brother’s death and today we begin with a public service announcement of suggestions of a few does and don'ts when people are grieving. </b></p><b>Jaclyn dives into processing social stigma and highlights the need for education around harm reduction.<br /><br /></b>Jaclyn works as the Family Advisory Committee Liaison for<a href="https://www.mobilizerecovery.org/"> Mobilize Recovery</a>. She owns <a href="https://www.staygoldenjaclyn.com/">Stay Golden Coaching & Consulting</a>and <a href="https://www.jaclynkanecreations.com/">Jaclyn Kane Creations Recovery</a>. <br /><br />#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #addiction #advocate #sister #grief #mobilizerecovery #staygoldencoaching #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #womenpodcaster #podcast #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast #recoverystories #recoverycommunity #YouTubechannel<br /><br /></p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the Show.</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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Ep 149 - How A Tragic Loss Due to Substance Use Disorder Led This Sister to Be a Fierce Advocate.

Today, I am honored to introduce you to Jaclyn Brown. She lost her younger brother, Marc, to a heroin overdose on November 16, 2018. Since then, she has become very passionate about advocacy and education around the topics of substance use, mental health, and harm reduction. Jaclyn works with family members in advocacy to provide education and resources and empower other family members to use their voices and stories to effect change in their communities. <br />She left corporate America to pursue her passion. Jaclyn works as the Family Advisory Committee Liaison for<a href="https://www.mobilizerecovery.org/"> Mobilize Recovery</a>. She owns <a href="https://www.staygoldenjaclyn.com/">Stay Golden Coaching & Consulting</a> and <a href="https://www.jaclynkanecreations.com/">Jaclyn Kane Creations Recovery</a>. </p>Today, Jaclyn opens up about losing her younger brother to the disease of addiction, finding grief counseling, and the impact Marc's death has had on her life. She also discusses being the eldest sibling and how that role played out in her family.<b> <br /><br /></b>#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #addiction #advocate #sister #mobilizerecovery #staygoldencoaching #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #womenpodcaster #podcast #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast #recoverystories #recoverycommunity #YouTubechannel<br /><br /></p><br /></p><br /></p><b><br /></b><br /></p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the Show.</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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Episode 148 - Recovery Offers Us The Choice to Sustain Love, Healing, and Career Growth.

Today, we return with Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Getting-Sober-talking-addiction/dp/173798153X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3LUEN0I6EN0CU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bzehhuXWx7bPhg5jXnPt57rDzuojwRp4_1wH7X_sD3SCrdLhImeOLedV-Rwh56EVpnufOcUpm7OFpI53UEWcjFq8kPB3mzs3IVJgrh55ipU.mMWpxrFR88C3qjMDdwTmpMscM3C3C35D5RnSqKCvfT0&dib_tag=se&keywords=casey+arrillaga&qid=1714230932&sprefix=casey+arrillaga%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-2">'Mommy's Getting Sober'</a> and '<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Realistic-Hope-P-Casey-Arrillaga/dp/1737981505/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LUEN0I6EN0CU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bzehhuXWx7bPhg5jXnPt57rDzuojwRp4_1wH7X_sD3SCrdLhImeOLedV-Rwh56EVpnufOcUpm7OFpI53UEWcjFq8kPB3mzs3IVJgrh55ipU.mMWpxrFR88C3qjMDdwTmpMscM3C3C35D5RnSqKCvfT0&dib_tag=se&keywords=casey+arrillaga&qid=1714230932&sprefix=casey+arrillaga%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1">Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.'</a> Casey is a social worker and addiction counselor with <a href="https://windmillwellnessranch.com/about/our-team">Windmill Wellness</a> and co-host of the podcast <a href="https://www.facebook.com/addictionandthefamily">Addiction and the Family: Finding Recovery Together</a>. </p>In this final episode with<b> </b>Casey, we discuss navigating the ups and downs of recovery within a couple and a family. Casey shares his journey of becoming a counselor and author, and we dive into sustaining a long-term relationship throughout addiction and recovery. <br /><br />#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #addiction #author #caseyarrillaga #mommysgettingsober #windmillwellnessranch #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #womenpodcaster #podcast #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast #recoverystories #recoverycommunity #YouTubechannel<br /><br /></p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the Show.</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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Ep 147 - Today We Learn So Much About Sex and Love Addiction.

Today, we return with Casey Arrillaga, a man in long-term recovery and author of numerous books, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Mommys-Getting-Sober-talking-addiction/dp/173798153X/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3LUEN0I6EN0CU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bzehhuXWx7bPhg5jXnPt57rDzuojwRp4_1wH7X_sD3SCrdLhImeOLedV-Rwh56EVpnufOcUpm7OFpI53UEWcjFq8kPB3mzs3IVJgrh55ipU.mMWpxrFR88C3qjMDdwTmpMscM3C3C35D5RnSqKCvfT0&dib_tag=se&keywords=casey+arrillaga&qid=1714230932&sprefix=casey+arrillaga%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-2">'Mommy's Getting Sober'</a> and '<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Realistic-Hope-P-Casey-Arrillaga/dp/1737981505/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3LUEN0I6EN0CU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.bzehhuXWx7bPhg5jXnPt57rDzuojwRp4_1wH7X_sD3SCrdLhImeOLedV-Rwh56EVpnufOcUpm7OFpI53UEWcjFq8kPB3mzs3IVJgrh55ipU.mMWpxrFR88C3qjMDdwTmpMscM3C3C35D5RnSqKCvfT0&dib_tag=se&keywords=casey+arrillaga&qid=1714230932&sprefix=casey+arrillaga%2Caps%2C187&sr=8-1">Realistic Hope: The Family Survival Guide for Facing Alcoholism and Other Addictions.'</a> Casey is a social worker and addiction counselor with <a href="https://windmillwellnessranch.com/about/our-team">Windmill Wellness</a> and co-host of the podcast <a href="https://www.facebook.com/addictionandthefamily">Addiction and the Family: Finding Recovery Together</a>. Today, Casey does an excellent job of teaching about sex and love addiction. You might want to listen to this episode twice, as it is packed with information.</p>Don't worry; I have linked all the resources he mentions in my show notes, which are found on <a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/podcast/">embracefamilyrecovery.com</a> attached to each podcast.<br /><br />#embracefamilyrecovery #recovery #addiction #author #caseyarrillaga #mommysgettingsober #windmillwellnessranch #addictionrecovery #addictionawareness #addictiontreatment #addictions #familyrecovery #familyrecoverycoach #familyrecoverycoaching #familyaddiction #familyaddictionrecovery #recoverysupport #recoverysupportgroup #recoverysupportservices #womenpodcaster #podcast #addictionpodcast #recoverypodcast #recoverystories #recoverycommunity #YouTubechannel<br /><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/embracefamilyrecovery" rel="payment">Support the Show.</a></p>Click here to grab your copy of<b> </b><a href="https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/"><b>Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction</b></a><b> </b>and receive my weekly newsletter.</p> <br /></p> Click the links below to follow me on social media:</p> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Facebook</a></p> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/embracefamilyrecovery/">Instagram</a></p> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/margaret-swift-thompson-a21880162/">LinkedIn</a></p>

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