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.
Learn more about Embrace Family Recovery and Margaret's work here:
https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/
Episodes
185 episodes
Ep 177 -Moments With Margaret. We Tell Kids Not to Get in a Car With a Drunk Driver, But What if the Drunk Driver is a Parent?
In today’s episode, Margaret Swift Thompson of Embrace Family Recovery dives into one of the toughest but most vital topics—how to support and protect children in families affected by addiction. Margaret shares heartfelt insight on set...
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Episode 177
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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 w...
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Episode 176
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Ep 175 - Moments With Margaret. Addiction Dance.
In this eye-opening episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, Margaret Swift Thompson dives into the emotional and psychological grip of addiction through the lens of the powerful visual metaphor, The Addiction Dance.
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Episode 175
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Moments With Margaret: Uncap The Pressure - Support Yourself While Supporting Your Loved One.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast.Loving someone with addiction can feel like being a shaken soda bottle—ready to explode at any moment. In this episode, Margaret dives into the emotional toll of addiction o...
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Episode 174
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7:05
Ep 173 - Brenda's Rise: A Journey of Healing Through Recovery, Therapy, and Writing Poetry.
Welcome to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I’m joined again by Brenda, a courageous and inspiring guest who shares her multi-layered recovery journey from workaholism, codependency, and alcohol addiction. Brenda opens up about how t...
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Episode 173
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Ep 172 - Healing from Codependency, Addiction, and Trauma: Brenda's Powerful Recovery Journey.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast! Today, I thrilled to introduce you to Brenda — a courageous woman who shares her inspiring journey of recovery from codependency, work addiction, and alcoholism. Growing ...
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Episode 172
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Ep 171- Moments With Margaret: Keeping My Side of The Street Clean.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I share a powerful writing by Amanda Weston titled 'I'm Done Explaining Myself,' which emphasizes the futility of trying to change others' perceptions. Amanda writes about ...
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Episode 171
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Ep 170 - Family Recovery & Healing: How Sober Living and Support Help Overcome Addiction.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast! In this episode, Patrick Flanagan, a recovering alcoholic, continues to share his powerful journey of sobriety, famil...
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Ep 169 - How Patrick's Bottoms Led Him to Recovery, and Family Healing.
In this powerful episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, Patrick Flanagan shares his raw and honest journey from teenage drinking to battling alcoholism into adulthood. After multiple rehab stays, he achieved sobriety on Janua...
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Ep 168 - Moments with Margaret: How Numerous Crisis Moments Led to Clarity and Prioritizing Self Care.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast! Many of you have asked for more solo episodes, so I’m bringing my Moments with Margaret series from YouTube and weaving them into my lineup alongside incredible guest conversa...
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Episode 168
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Ep 167 - Love, Loss and Finding Grace Through the Journey of Grief.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, where we conclude our heartfelt conversation with Jay, a father whose world was forever changed by the loss of his son, Jason, to the disease of addiction.In this episode, Jay o...
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Ep 166 - How Jay Learns to Find Strength, Connection, and Hope Amid Heartbreak.
Welcome to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, where we explore the challenges and resilience of families impacted by addiction. Today we return to Jay who courageously shares his story of navigating his son’s battle with addiction and ...
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Ep 165 -A Father’s Powerful Journey Through His Son’s Addiction, Tragic Loss, and Navigating Grief.
Welcome to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today, I'm honored to share the powerful story of Jay, a father who experienced the heartbreak of his son Jason’s battle with addiction.Jay opens up about the shock of discovering his s...
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Ep 164 - Why Recovery from Addiction Isn't Linear: The Power of Staying Teachable.
Welcome back to The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast! Today William Cope Moyers, author of
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Ep 163 - Life on Life's Terms, Takes Lots of Twists and Turns in Being Broken Open.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast! Today, I’m excited to welcome back my friend and previous guest, William Cope Moyers! William returns to discuss life and recovery since the release of his groundbreaking book Broken in 2...
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Ep 162 - A Recovery Roadmap: Navigating Addiction with Family Support Strategies.
In this episode of the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast, we dive deep into the challenges families face when navigating addiction, particularly when multiple family members are affected. From setting essential boundaries for safety, especially f...
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Episode 162
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Ep 161 - The Hidden Struggles of Siblings Living within Addiction's Grip on the Family.
Welcome back to the Embrace Family Recovery Podcast! In today’s episode, Mallory Henry returns to share a deeply personal story about how addiction affected her family, with a special focus on the often-overlooked struggles of siblings...
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Ep 160 - Addiction and Family Turmoil: A Sibling’s Journey to Recovery and Self-Care.
In this episode, Mallory Henry, a senior coordinator of education at Caron Treatment Center, shares her personal journey as the sibling of someone in recovery. Mallory's powerful story sheds light on t...
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Episode 160
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Ep 159 - East West Coaches' Approach to Supporting Recovery with Love, Boundaries, and Patience.
In this episode, Bob and Joe, cofounders of East West Recovery Coaches, return to explore the vital role of self-care and family support in the recovery journey. They’ll share the personal practices ...
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Episode 159
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37:26
Episode 158 - Breaking the Cycle: Transformative Stories of Recovery with Bob & Joe.
Today I'm incredibly honored to welcome 2 guests whose personal stories of resilience recovery and friendship are truly inspiring. Bob and Joe are not only men in long term recovery but also dedicated fathers who have faced challenges of addict...
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Episode 158
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Ep 157 - Family Members Fighting to Heal From this Generational Family Disease.
Welcome back to The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast. Today I continue my conversation with Linda and Stephen, two of the stars of the documentary feature film, Our American Family. Our...
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Episode 157
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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.' This radically honest portrait dives deep into the ...
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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 Swift Steps, talks about creating an ope...
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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 h...
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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 h...
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