EP92 Unlearning the Shame: A Mom's Path to Harm Reduction with Guest Kathleen CochranEP92 Unlearning the Shame: A Mom's Path to Harm Reduction with Guest Kathleen Cochran
Living With Your Child's Addiction
Kathleen Cochran shares her journey of using harm reduction to support her child's addiction recovery, offering heartfelt advice for parents.
47:53•9 Jan 2024
A Mother's Journey: Embracing Harm Reduction in Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- Kathleen Cochran shares her journey of navigating her child's addiction with a focus on harm reduction and family recovery.
- The importance of providing a stable environment and practising radical acceptance is highlighted in the conversation.
- Kathleen emphasises being a good role model, cultivating personal happiness, and allowing grief and joy to coexist in challenging times.
- Practical examples and insights are provided, offering valuable guidance for parents facing similar struggles.
- Kathleen's approach is inclusive, non-judgmental, and driven by a genuine desire to help others.
“I think I've always practiced harm reduction because that's what mothers do. And harm reduction in every form from the minute that they were born, from putting them in car seats and having them wear helmets when they're riding their bicycles.”
Parenting a child with addiction is an emotional rollercoaster, and Kathleen Cochran knows this all too well. In this episode, she opens up about her transformative journey from feeling helpless to embracing harm reduction principles to support her child's recovery. Kathleen's story is not just about addiction; it's about rediscovering maternal instincts and finding a path that feels right for both parent and child. Her approach is all about compassion, stability, and radical acceptance.
She talks candidly about the importance of being a positive role model, finding personal happiness, and allowing space for both grief and joy to coexist. Kathleen also highlights the benefits of online support communities, sharing how they’ve been a lifeline for her and many others. This episode is a must-listen for parents feeling lost and looking for practical, heartfelt advice on navigating their child's addiction.
Kathleen's insights offer a beacon of hope, showing that with the right approach, recovery can be a shared journey of healing.
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