182: Ask the Expert: Parent Coach Kim Muench On Supporting An Addicted Child182: Ask the Expert: Parent Coach Kim Muench On Supporting An Addicted Child
The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast
Kim Muench is a Jai, Institute for Parenting Certified Conscious Parenting Coach who specializes in working with mothers of adolescents. Kim’s expertise is grounded in her own life experience of raising a son who struggled with substance abuse issues. To make matters more difficult, she was also trying to navigate the difficult world of co-parenting with her ex-husband, a man who struggled with his own alcoholism.
58:51•2 May 2023
Guiding Light: Kim Muench on Parenting Through Addiction
Episode Overview
- Kim Muench, a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach, shares her personal journey of raising a son struggling with substance abuse.
- Her experience provides valuable insights and empowerment for parents navigating similar challenges.
- Kim's transition from a tumultuous past to becoming a successful parenting coach reflects the transformative power of resilience and determination.
- Through her journey and coaching experience, Kim empowers parents to embrace intention, guidance, and compassion in their approach, fostering healthier and more functional relationships with their children.
- Kim's story offers solace, understanding, and actionable advice for parents facing similar struggles.
“I think that we are so egoically tied to our children as a reflection of how we parented, who we are, and sometimes vicariously living our lives or success through our kids. And I have had people say to me, well, you know, your son is 12 years sober. I don't have that experience, but I do believe that I would feel the same way.”
Imagine navigating the stormy seas of parenting a child with substance abuse issues while co-parenting with an alcoholic ex-spouse. That's exactly what Kim Muench, a Certified Conscious Parenting Coach, faced. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Kim opens up about her challenging journey and shares how she turned her struggles into a mission to help other parents.
Drawing from her personal experiences and professional expertise, Kim offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement for parents in similar situations. She emphasizes the importance of raising children with intention and guidance, rather than fear and control. With five children of her own and years of coaching under her belt, Kim's insights are both relatable and actionable. Tune in to hear how she found resilience amidst chaos and learn strategies to foster healthier relationships with your children.
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