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Rebuild Family Connection: The 'On the Grid' Approach, with Jen Murphy
Season 6 Episode 271
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Jen Murphy was working with a group of therapeutic outfitters when she had the idea to offer “on the grid” 4-5 day family intensive…
1 year, 1 month ago
Everything I Wish Someone Had Told Me When My Child Was Struggling With Substances
Season 6 Episode 270
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
In this intimate episode, I open up about the hard-earned wisdom I've gathered since 2013 when my son's high-risk lifestyle and s…
1 year, 1 month ago
Ten Years Later: An Unexpected Outcome For Her Child Who Struggled with Addiction: A Family Story
Season 6 Episode 269
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The worst day of Barbara’s life came just before spring break of her son’s 4th grade year, which he spent in a psychiatric ward. At…
1 year, 2 months ago
The Fentanyl Overdose That Almost Took My Son: A Short Series, with Brenda Zane
Season 6 Episode 268
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
Eight years ago a miracle happened. Today’s episode is one from the vault - originally published in 2021, which I’m resharing tod…
1 year, 2 months ago
Support Without Sacrificing: Parenting Strategies for Navigating Your Child's Addiction Recovery
Season 6 Episode 267
In this snack-sized episode, I share three concepts to help parents navigate the stormy waters of having a teen or young adult child who struggles wi…
1 year, 2 months ago
Breaking Your Family's Cycle of Addiction and Substance Misuse, A Family Story
Season 6 Episode 266
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As Patrina's daughter began her college life, their relationship and communication remained strong. They met weekly, usually grabb…
1 year, 2 months ago
What Does Support Look Like When Your Child is in Recovery?, with Cathy Cioth
Season 6 Episode 265
EPISODE DESCRIPTION:
In this deeply personal episode, Cathy and I peel back the layers of what parent support looks like during your child's long-term…
1 year, 2 months ago
Learning to Parent Without Controlling Outcomes When Your Child is Struggling with Substances & Mental Health, A Family Story
Season 6 Episode 264
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As a two-time NCAA champion, Janice’s son was steeped in macho culture. But over time, the identity he developed there became incre…
1 year, 3 months ago
A Subtle & Stealth Strategy That Creates Real Change if Your Child is Misusing Drugs & Alcohol
Season 6 Episode 263
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In this episode, I delve into the concept of allowing natural consequences as a form of 'invisible intervention' in parenting teens …
1 year, 3 months ago
When Your College Kid Self-Medicates Anxiety, A Family Story
Season 6 Episode 262
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Lynne’s first clue that her son might be using substances was finding a Google search: “marijuana for anxiety.”
Outwardly, there was…
1 year, 3 months ago