Nate and Tommy
Nate and Tommy
Addiction & The Family: Navigating Lies, Brain Science & Tough Love Boundaries
Addiction & The Family: Navigating Lies, Brain Science & Tough Love Boundaries
Addiction & The Family: Navigating Lies, Brain Science & Tough Love Boundaries
Wednesday 28th May 2025
Explore addiction's impact on families with insights into brain science and setting tough love boundaries.
55 minutes
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Addiction can alter personalities, leading to lies and manipulation.
- Understanding brain science helps explain addictive behaviours.
- Setting boundaries is crucial for family protection.
- Recovery requires accountability and self-reliance.
- Resilience is built through facing challenges.
Addiction only understands one thing, and that's more. It doesn't understand no.
In this episode of Bare Knuckle Recovery, hosts Tommy Streeter and Nate Moellering are joined by guests Bob Springer and Emma Rosebrock to tackle the thorny issue of addiction's impact on family dynamics. If you've ever found yourself at the mercy of lies and manipulation from a loved one battling addiction, this conversation will hit home. The episode dives into how addiction can hijack the brain, altering personalities and leaving families feeling like they're dealing with strangers.
Emma shares poignant stories about her own struggles, painting a vivid picture of how addiction can warp one's actions and words. You'll hear about the science behind addiction's grip on the brain, explained through the metaphor of a teeter-totter balancing pleasure and pain. The episode also explores the tough love boundaries that families might need to establish to protect themselves and their loved ones.
With candid anecdotes and heartfelt advice, the hosts and guests reveal how setting firm boundaries can sometimes be the key to saving lives. This episode is not just a sobering look at addiction but also a testament to resilience and recovery. The hosts emphasise the importance of accountability and self-reliance in recovery, encouraging those struggling to take small steps towards change.
Whether you're a parent grappling with these issues or someone in recovery yourself, this episode offers insights and strategies that might just make a difference. Tune in to understand more about the complexities of addiction and learn how families can navigate these turbulent waters together.