The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

By: Margaret Swift Thompson
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  • Summary

  • 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/
    © 2025 The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
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  • Ep 162 - A Recovery Roadmap: Navigating Addiction with Family Support Strategies.

    Ep 162 - A Recovery Roadmap: Navigating Addiction with Family Support Strategies.
    Jan 5 2025

    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 for children, to the evolving nature of these boundaries over time, we explore the strategies that can help create a supportive environment for recovery.

    Mallory insights from their work at the Caron Foundation, highlighting the importance of honest family conversations, early education, and consistent messaging across home and school environments. We’ll also discuss the critical role of systemic change and the empowerment of individuals to make informed decisions about their health.

    Let's return to Mallory Henry, the Senior Coordinator of Education Alliance at the Caron Foundation.

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    35 mins
  • Ep 161 - The Hidden Struggles of Siblings Living within Addiction's Grip on the Family.

    Ep 161 - The Hidden Struggles of Siblings Living within Addiction's Grip on the Family.
    Dec 29 2024

    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.
    She opens up about her brother’s battle with addiction, the profound impact it had on her family, and her own emotional journey as a sibling.
    Together, we explore the critical need to validate the experiences of siblings and highlight the importance of providing resources to help them heal. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on supporting the unsung voices in the disease addiction and recovery.

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    Click here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction and receive my weekly newsletter.


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    32 mins
  • Ep 160 - Addiction and Family Turmoil: A Sibling’s Journey to Recovery and Self-Care.

    Ep 160 - Addiction and Family Turmoil: A Sibling’s Journey to Recovery and Self-Care.
    Dec 22 2024

    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 the often-overlooked challenges faced by siblings in families affected by addiction, and the critical need for self-care and healing in the recovery journey.

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    23 mins

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