Recovery Rocks
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Episode 285: (Rebroadcast) Episode 230: Addiction is a Family Disease
Episode 285: (Rebroadcast) Episode 230: Addiction is a Family Disease
Episode 285: (Rebroadcast) Episode 230: Addiction is a Family Disease
Friday 15th August 2025
Lisa and Tawny discuss how addiction impacts families and offer insights into healing together. Includes music recommendations and support resources.
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Episode Overview
- Addiction impacts both birth and chosen families.
- Healing requires individual and collective effort.
- Support groups like Al-Anon are vital for families.
- Setting boundaries is crucial in recovery.
- Music can be a powerful tool for emotional healing.
"Addiction never affects just you; it impacts your entire circle."
In this heartfelt episode of Recovery Rocks, co-hosts Lisa Smith and Tawny Lara dive into the complex topic of addiction as a family disease. They explore how addiction affects not just the individual, but their entire family unit, whether that's their birth family or a chosen family. Lisa and Tawny share their personal journeys, highlighting how breaking cycles of addiction requires healing both individually and collectively.
They emphasise that recovery is an imperfect journey, filled with ups and downs, but one that can ultimately lead to a healthier family dynamic. The episode offers practical advice, including recommendations for support groups like Al-Anon and Co-Dependents Anonymous, which provide crucial help for families dealing with addiction. Tawny also suggests books on boundaries and codependency, such as 'The Origins of You' and 'Set Boundaries, Find Peace', as tools for personal growth and family healing.
Adding a musical twist, the hosts share their 'Music Minute', featuring songs by Sister Sledge, Everclear, The Killers, and Billie Eilish. These tracks serve as poignant reminders of the emotional ties within families and the impact of addiction. Lisa recounts her experiences with a treatment centre in Nashville that prioritises family involvement in recovery. She reflects on how such programmes can break generational cycles of trauma and foster understanding among family members.
Ultimately, this episode underscores the importance of recognising addiction as a shared challenge within families. It encourages listeners to consider the impact of their chosen family on their recovery journey. So why not give it a listen? You might just find some wisdom to help navigate your own family dynamics.