Episode 2: Barriers to RecoveryEpisode 2: Barriers to Recovery
Buttrfly Effect podcast
What Do Families Need To Know?
25:01•2 Jul 2020
Breaking the Chains: Kate Duffy on Overcoming Recovery Hurdles
“And your ability as a family member to stop that chaos in your own heart, in your head, in your life, to me equals our ability to stop drinking and drugging.”
Ever felt like the road to recovery is full of obstacles? In this episode of 'The Buttrfly Effect', Gail Ferguson Jones chats with Kate Duffy, a seasoned recovery coach and interventionist. Kate opens up about her personal battle with substance abuse and how she now helps others navigate their own recovery journeys. She shares poignant stories from her work in hospital emergency rooms, where she often meets addicts at their most vulnerable moments.
Kate also introduces her new 12-week program designed to support both addicts and their families through the complex recovery process. Together, Gail and Kate discuss the often-overlooked role of codependency in addiction and stress the importance of education and community support. This episode is packed with insights for anyone looking to understand the recovery process better or seeking ways to support a loved one.
Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the barriers to recovery and the power of self-love and community in overcoming them.

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