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 2: Addiction 101
Addiction and the Family
03/20/20 • 37 min
In this episode, we'll look at some of the basics of addiction, what it is and what it isn't, discuss addiction with psychologist Dr. Heather Ingram of InMindOut Emotional Wellness Centers, and look at addiction from a scientific perspective, all to help families find greater peace and understanding around this difficult but vital subject. We include "person on the street" breif interviews in which we ask people to define addiction (it's harder than it seems) and where they find hope around addiction.
Special Guest: Heather Ingram, PsyD.
Episode 1: Recovery and the Family
Addiction and the Family
02/24/20 • 25 min
If you’re like a lot of people, you may be thinking, “Why do I need recovery? I’m not the one with a problem!” That may be true, but if you are listening to this podcast, there’s a good chance that you and others in your family have been affected by addiction. That means that everyone in the family needs to recover from the effects of that situation. If you think about it, you may have spent a lot of time waiting for your loved one to change, or perhaps trying to make that change happen for them. You probably didn’t get very far by trying to force them to change, but you have a pretty good shot at getting yourself to start healing.
Episode 5: Addiction and the Brain
Addiction and the Family
05/22/20 • 67 min
In this episode, we explore the neuroscience of addiction through an entertaining and informative presentation given at a family workshop. We learn why addiction is called a disease, what's happening in the brain, and common risk factors.
Episode 6: Lauren O: Finding Peace as an Adult Child of Addiction
Addiction and the Family
06/26/20 • 41 min
We talk to Lauren, an adult child of addiction, about her experience and how she is finding greater peace today. We hear how she is changing family patterns and what she wants to tell her kids as they grow up. We discuss what family members can and can't do to help if they see this in their own families. The episode includes brief interviews with others in recovery about what helped them most in dealing with family members struggling with addiction.
Episode 7: How Change Happens
Addiction and the Family
07/26/20 • 46 min
In this episode, we explore how people make changes in their lives, such as finding and sustaining recovery. We hear not only theory, but also the personal experience of people talking about different stages in their recovery journey.
Episode 8: The Relapse Epsiode
Addiction and the Family
08/28/20 • 33 min
We take on the "R" word. We see what relapse is, how it happens, and what family can and can't do about it – including how to prepare. We see that relapse into old behaviors is a pitfall for families, too. We ask people in recovery if relapse is really part of recovery.
Episode 9: Jules and Izzy: A Mother-Daughter Story
Addiction and the Family
09/25/20 • 41 min
13-year-old Izzy has heard her mother, Jules, tell her story of addiction and recovery, but they have never talked through Izzy's side of things until this in-depth and emotional interview. See firsthand how addiction can affect a family, and how to find deeper levels of healing.
Episode 10: Dr. Jason Powers: Resilience
Addiction and the Family
10/30/20 • 32 min
We examine the vital human trait of resilience, how it shows up in recovery, how to recognize it, and how to get better at it. Recovery pioneer and positive psychology expert Dr. Jason Powers offers his insights.
Special Guest: Dr. Jason Powers .
Episode 4: Jay and Mirah: Relationships in Early Recovery
Addiction and the Family
04/24/20 • 45 min
One went to treatment, two found recovery. When Jay went to treatment, her wife Mirah attended the family program and discovered that she had issues she needed to address, and that the same recovery tools could help her, too. This episode features and in-depth interview in which they explore all of the ups and downs of being married in early sobriety. We also hear "person on the street" interviews about the issues of relationships in early recovery but also what is great about relationships in recovery. Kira and Casey reflect on their own years in recovery together.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Addiction and the Family have?
Addiction and the Family currently has 59 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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