EP 12: Alcohol Part 7 (Helping out) Mid week Episode
EP 12: Alcohol Part 7 (Helping out) Mid week Episode

Craving Wolves Addiction Podcast

Carel van Heerden offers a compassionate guide on how to support loved ones struggling with addiction.

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Craving Wolves Addiction Podcast

Carel van Heerden

The podcast to help you battle the everyday struggle with addiction, cravings, dependency and bad habits but also give you some helpful tips and good habits that help me. This podcast will give my struggles and triumphs with addiction some life and hopefully assist you in your own battle regarding addiction. The reason for the name and artwork of this Podcast is based on the Yin Yang sign from Taoism, depicted by two wolves, a good wolf and an evil wolf. A concept of addiction is that these wolves live inside you and you have to choose which one to feed… Addiction effects everyone in a different way, a different reaction to different substances, some people are able to have one drink and never be concerned others have one and there whole life turns upside down. A small note about me, my biggest dependencies were cigarettes and alcohol and I am more that 5 year free of both of them. This podcast will house my point of view on addiction, dependency, cravings, Habits (Good and Bad) and give a platform for people to reach out and let their stories be heard, through me or as a guest on the show. I will discuss things that helped me in the battle and obstacles that hindered me throughout the continuous war with addiction. The Podcast will have a feel good serious vibe where some hard topics will be discussed in relieving way to deal with these hard topics. I want to let you know you are not alone in this struggle and together we can start saying no to things that don’t fulfil us and yes to things that do.

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Navigating Tough Conversations: Supporting Loved Ones with Addiction

“Guys, if somebody doesn't want to get helped, it's not going to...but try that like if it's really a big problem and you are close to the person, they will have to come around.”

Ever struggled with how to tell someone you care about that their substance use is worrying you? In this heartfelt episode of the Craving Wolves Addiction Podcast, Carel van Heerden tackles this delicate issue head-on. Drawing from his own experiences and listener stories, Carel offers a compassionate guide on approaching such sensitive conversations. He emphasizes the importance of trust and understanding, noting that these talks can be tricky and may not always go as planned.

Carel suggests a 'chilled' approach—sitting the person down for an honest chat, or bringing in a trusted friend or family member if needed. He also discusses the challenges of denial and how to cope when your concerns aren't well-received. Whether you're looking to support a friend, family member, or even a colleague, this episode is packed with practical advice and emotional support. It's a must-listen for anyone aiming to make a positive impact in the life of someone battling addiction.

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