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FAMILIES Speak: The Rabbit Hole of Worry—and How to Practice Not Going There
FAMILIES Speak: The Rabbit Hole of Worry—and How to Practice Not Going There
FAMILIES Speak: The Rabbit Hole of Worry—and How to Practice Not Going There
Friday 19th September 2025
Explore how families tackle the cycle of worry in addiction recovery, offering insights and strategies for a more present and supportive approach.
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Episode Overview
- Worrying acts as a negative energy repellent.
- CRAFT helps break ingrained worrying habits.
- Mindfulness can identify physical signs of worry.
- Strategising replaces unproductive worry.
- Trusting oneself can reduce anxiety.
"Worrying is the biggest repellent... when I'm in that state, I am sending all the wrong signals out."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? This episode of 'Coming Up for Air' tackles the universal yet often damaging habit of worrying, especially for families dealing with a loved one's addiction. Suzanne and Jody, along with co-hosts Kayla Solomon and Isabel Cooney, bring their personal stories and practical insights to the table, discussing how worry affects not only individuals but also their relationships.
Suzanne introduces the concept of 'chemtrails'—the negative energy emitted when one is trapped in anxiety and fear. Jody shares her realisation that worrying sends out all the wrong signals, acting as a repellent rather than a support system. The episode dives into the intricacies of worry as a habitual response to anxiety and fear, often mistaken for a form of action. The hosts explore how this pattern can be broken through the Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) approach.
This method encourages family members to pause, reflect, and strategise rather than succumb to unproductive worrying. Kenny and Elizabeth contribute their experiences, highlighting how worrying often stems from a lack of control and trust. They discuss the transformative power of CRAFT in helping them shift their mindset from being consumed by worry to adopting a more strategic approach.
The conversation also touches on the physical manifestations of worry and how mindfulness can aid in recognising these signs, offering a path to better emotional regulation. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of worry in the context of addiction and how to replace it with more constructive behaviours. So, how do you deal with your own rabbit hole of worry? Perhaps it's time to rethink your approach.