Addiction and the Family
Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
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Episode 3: Recovery in the time of COVID-19
Addiction and the Family
04/17/20 • 34 min
In this special episode, we look at how recovery is being affected by COVID-19 and where people are finding hope, all to help families and people in recovery find greater peace and understanding. We include "person on the street" brief interviews in which we ask people to talk about their struggles and where they find hope during this difficult time.
Episode 34: Spirituality in Recovery
Addiction and the Family
10/28/22 • 49 min
Casey talks about why spirituality is important to many people in recovery, where it's hard, and how to get through some of the challenges. He shares insights from his new book, "Spirituality for People Who Hate Spirituality".
Episode 55: Layers of Recovery with Matt F
Addiction and the Family
07/26/24 • 42 min
Matt F explores his family history, which includes generational patterns of addiction and the distress it creates, tracing this back through as far as he can find in his family tree. He talks about his recovery from multiple addictions and how recovery is positively impacting his kids.
Episode 56: Forgiveness
Addiction and the Family
08/23/24 • 36 min
We look at many aspects of forgiveness: what it is, how it connects to recovery, and how to do it. We include a guided forgiveness meditation.
Episode 61: Sara and Lera, Healing a Parent/Child Relationship in Recovery
Addiction and the Family
01/24/25 • 43 min
In this episode, we talk with one of my colleagues at Windmill Wellness Ranch, Sara, who has several years of recovery under her belt, and Lera, her teen daughter who grew up mostly apart from Sara until a few years ago. They talk about the impact of addiction in their lives, their ongoing struggles, how they have come together more as each finds her own growth, and what they feel has worked best to help the healing.
Episode 59: The Difficulties of Parenting an Adult Child with Addiction, featuring Dr. Judith Smith
Addiction and the Family
11/22/24 • 43 min
We talk with Dr. Judith Smith, who has researched and written about the difficulties of parenting adult children with addiction and other mental health challenges. We talk about what she has learned, how this interfaces with what we know about addiction in families, and how to find your way through these challenges.
Special Guest: Judith Smith, PhD.
Episode 29: Innovations in Addiction Treatment
Addiction and the Family
05/28/22 • 30 min
We interview two innovators in addiction treatment: Dr. Heather Ingram and Shannon Malish, LCSW. Each talks about how she works directly with people's brains to help them recover.
Special Guests: Heather Ingram, PsyD and Shannon Malish, LCSW-S.
Episode 24: Brian and Tamara: Relationships in Long-Term Recovery
Addiction and the Family
01/01/22 • 52 min
In this wide-ranging conversation with Brian and Tamara, Kira and Casey explore the ins and outs of being in recovery while being in long-term relationships. Both couples share their stories, what has worked best for them, and how they have grown together.
Episode 17: Amy G: Young, Gay, and Sober
Addiction and the Family
05/28/21 • 40 min
Episode 62: The Illusion of Control
Addiction and the Family
02/21/25 • 39 min
We look at different aspects of the illusion of control. We talk about what it is, how it affects family dynamics, how it affects recovery, how to recognize it in your life, and how to start diminishing its impact in your life and relationships.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Addiction and the Family have?
Addiction and the Family currently has 63 episodes available.
What topics does Addiction and the Family cover?
The podcast is about Alcoholics Anonymous, 12 Step, Addiction, Health & Fitness, Self-Help, Mental Health, Family, Podcasts, Al-Anon, Social Sciences, Science, Recovery, Uplifting, Alcoholism and Hope.
What is the most popular episode on Addiction and the Family?
The episode title 'Episode 3: Recovery in the time of COVID-19' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Addiction and the Family?
The average episode length on Addiction and the Family is 42 minutes.
How often are episodes of Addiction and the Family released?
Episodes of Addiction and the Family are typically released every 28 days, 2 hours.
When was the first episode of Addiction and the Family?
The first episode of Addiction and the Family was released on Feb 24, 2020.
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