Allies in Recovery
Allies in Recovery
CRAFT REVISITED: Redefining Recovery
CRAFT REVISITED: Redefining Recovery
CRAFT REVISITED: Redefining Recovery
Friday 6th March 2026
Explore diverse pathways to recovery, focusing on growth and personal meaning beyond abstinence in this insightful podcast episode.
31 minutes
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Hopeful
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is about growth and finding personal meaning.
- Small activities can be crucial in the recovery journey.
- Support should focus on strengths, not shortcomings.
- Recovery can include continued substance use for some.
- Families should plant 'seeds' of recovery without imposing.
Recovery is finding meaning because meaning actually fills up that void.
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? In this episode of 'Coming Up for Air,' hosts Dominique Simone Levine, Laurie McDougall, and Kayla Solomon reexamine the concept of recovery, challenging the traditional abstinence-only model. They argue that recovery is more about growth, change, and finding personal meaning rather than simply abstaining from substances. The conversation explores the idea that recovery can be as unique as the individuals experiencing it.
From playing soccer to having a simple cup of coffee, the hosts highlight how small, everyday activities can serve as stepping stones toward a healthier life. Kayla Solomon shares insights from Dr. Carl Eric Fisher's interview with researcher Katie Witkiewitz, emphasising that recovery can include continued use for some, provided it leads to functional and meaningful life changes.
The discussion is peppered with anecdotes and practical advice on planting 'seeds' of recovery in loved ones' lives—encouraging them gently without imposing rigid expectations. This episode is a refreshing take on recovery, suggesting that families focus on their loved ones' strengths and potential rather than their shortcomings. By redefining what treatment and recovery look like, the hosts offer hope and practical strategies for families supporting someone with an addiction.
If you're curious about how small changes can lead to significant improvements in well-being, this episode is a must-listen.