Jennifer Maneely
Jennifer Maneely
#71: Announcing The Recovering Family and the 5 Principles
#71: Announcing The Recovering Family and the 5 Principles
#71: Announcing The Recovering Family and the 5 Principles
Monday 28th July 2025
Explore Jennifer Maneely's five principles for creating unbreakable boundaries in relationships affected by addiction.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Equal exchanges in financial, time, and energy commitments can prevent feeling drained.
- Actions should align with words to set effective boundaries.
- Focus on the present to avoid being overwhelmed by past or future worries.
- Communicate lovingly to separate behaviour from identity.
- Joy is crucial for maintaining balance in challenging situations.
"Language matters. If you don't take anything else away from this podcast today, I want you to take that one thing - Language Matters."
In this episode of The Unbreakable Boundaries Podcast, Jennifer Maneely makes a big announcement about the rebranding of her podcast to The Recovering Family. With a fresh focus on helping families tackle substance abuse issues, Jennifer introduces five key principles that guide the creation of unbreakable boundaries. These principles serve as a toolkit for anyone struggling to maintain balance in relationships, especially when loved ones are grappling with addiction.
The Exchange Principle encourages equal exchanges in financial, time, and energy commitments, while the Action Principle highlights the importance of actions over mere words. The Present Principle nudges you to stay focused on the here and now, steering clear of past burdens and future anxieties. The Love Principle advocates for loving communication that separates behaviour from identity, ensuring that anger doesn’t cloud judgment. Lastly, the Joy Principle reminds you to keep joy at the forefront, even when life gets tough.
Jennifer's personal experiences in recovery and dealing with codependency shine through as she shares anecdotes and practical examples. Her transparency and authenticity make this episode a valuable resource for anyone looking to set healthier boundaries. If you're seeking ways to create a balanced life and manage relationships more effectively, this episode is worth a listen. Jennifer’s principles offer not just guidance but a sense of hope and understanding for those navigating challenging circumstances.