The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Join host Margaret Swift Thompson a Hazelden Betty Ford counselor for over 20 years in the field of chemical dependency. Along with her guests they will explore the stories, experiences, struggles and victories of people who loves someone with the disease of addiction. The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast was born out of the passion Margaret feels about giving a voice to the family experience, which is rarely heard, and sadly under served. If you love someone who is addicted, grab a cup of coffee and listen to our conversations. You will hear your story and strategies to stop being held hostage by the disease.
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The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Ep 176 - Moments With Margaret. A Moment of Awareness.
In this episode of The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, Margaret, a seasoned family recovery specialist, shares a powerful story from an unexpected place—an airline lounge. What began as a frustrating encounter with an intoxicated, disruptive woman evolved into a profound reflection on the generational impacts of addiction. As Margaret witnessed the emotional toll on staff and fellow travelers, she was reminded of how deeply addiction affects not just the individual, but everyone around them.
Join us as she unpacks the emotional energy shift that occurred once the couple was removed, and how moments like this offer a chance to pause, reflect, and extend compassion—even in the most challenging circumstances. Margaret also shares insights into how families can begin to heal from the ripple effects of addiction, and how recovery starts with understanding our own reactions.
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