Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
Episode 68: Reaching for Unconditional Love, with Sally McQuillen
Episode 68: Reaching for Unconditional Love, with Sally McQuillen
Episode 68: Reaching for Unconditional Love, with Sally McQuillen
Friday 22nd August 2025
Explore unconditional love and family recovery with Sally McQuillen, author of 'Reaching for Beautiful', on Addiction and the Family podcast.
38 minutes
challenging
hopeful
informative
reflective
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Casey Arrillaga and Kira Arrillaga
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Addiction impacts families across generations.
- Unconditional love aids in personal and family recovery.
- Self-acceptance is crucial for healing and growth.
- Family recovery requires changing harmful patterns.
- Grief can lead to profound learning and transformation.
To thine own self be true, which of course in Elizabeth English means be honest with yourself.
In Episode 68 of 'Addiction and the Family', listeners are introduced to a poignant conversation with Sally McQuillen, a therapist and author whose life has been profoundly impacted by addiction. Sally shares her journey of losing her 'wild child' son at the age of 19, an experience that taught her the power of loving unconditionally, both others and herself.
This episode delves into the complex ways addiction can affect families across multiple generations, bringing challenges and turmoil that ripple through relationships and family dynamics. Casey Arrillaga, the host, explores these issues with Sally, reflecting on his own experiences with addiction and recovery alongside his wife, Kira. Together, they discuss the importance of breaking generational patterns of addiction and fostering recovery within families.
Sally emphasizes the need for self-acceptance and the ability to love oneself without conditions, an approach that can transform grief into a learning opportunity. Listeners are encouraged to explore recovery possibilities for themselves and their families, giving loved ones the space and dignity to make their own choices. The episode highlights the broader impact of addiction, not just on the individual, but on entire families, and underscores the potential for healing and growth when unconditional love is embraced.
Sally McQuillen's insights offer hope and guidance for those navigating the challenges of addiction in their families, suggesting that the journey to recovery is deeply personal but can be shared and supported by those who understand. For more information on Sally and her book, 'Reaching for Beautiful', listeners are invited to visit her website.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience and strength that families can find in the face of addiction, and the transformative power of love and acceptance.