Christopher Doyle
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How One Father's Question Saved His Son's Life: A Story of Hope for Exhausted Families with Jeff Jay - Episode 100
How One Father's Question Saved His Son's Life: A Story of Hope for Exhausted Families with Jeff Jay - Episode 100
How One Father's Question Saved His Son's Life: A Story of Hope for Exhausted Families with Jeff Jay - Episode 100
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Discover how a father's simple question saved his son's life and learn about effective family intervention methods for addiction recovery.
55 minutes
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Christopher Doyle
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- A father's simple question can spark a life-saving moment.
- Family interventions can raise the bottom for addicts.
- Organised intervention methods are crucial for success.
- Structured family recovery supports long-term sobriety.
- Families have more power in the recovery process than they realise.
"Jeff, how are you doing?" - a question that stopped me in my tracks.
This episode of the Why Intervention Podcast is a heartwarming tale of hope and redemption featuring Jeff Jay, a clinical interventionist with over 30 years of experience. Jeff shares his incredible journey from despair to recovery, recounting how a simple yet powerful question from his father changed the course of his life. Sleeping under bushes in San Francisco, Jeff was on the brink of suicide when his parents found him through a series of unlikely events.
His father's caring inquiry, "How are you doing?", sparked a moment of clarity that led Jeff to seek help and begin a recovery journey lasting over 40 years. Jeff discusses the importance of family interventions and how love and understanding can be pivotal in encouraging loved ones to accept help. He explains that while many believe an addict must 'hit bottom' before seeking treatment, family intervention can raise the bottom and provide a clear path to recovery.
The episode highlights the significance of structured family recovery, a method Jeff co-developed with his wife, Deborah Jay, to guide families through the recovery process. Listeners will learn about the power of organised intervention methods and how they can be life-saving. Jeff emphasises that families have more influence than they realise, and with proper preparation, interventions can be successful in getting loved ones into treatment.
The episode also touches on the emotional dynamics within families dealing with addiction and the importance of maintaining a supportive environment. For anyone struggling with addiction or supporting a loved one through it, this episode offers valuable insights into the intervention process and underscores the vital role families play in recovery. So, if you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on how to help someone you care about, this is an episode you won't want to miss.