Family Recovery Redefined: Inside 'Together' - Episode 470
Episode Overview
Family recovery is crucial for holistic healing. Compassionate approaches challenge societal norms. 'Together' documentary highlights family roles in recovery. Community support transforms lives affected by addiction. Thousands of actionable steps can aid family recovery.
"We can be entirely right and be completely wrong if we're wrong in our way of being towards others."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Episode 470 of The Way Out podcast dives into the heartwarming and groundbreaking documentary, 'Together', which redefines family recovery. Hosted by Charlie and Jason, this episode brings together Pam Landhart, Kathy Wren, and Shelly Young—three remarkable women who have been instrumental in pushing the narrative of family recovery into the mainstream.
Their shared experiences and passion for holistic family support shine through as they discuss their involvement in the documentary and the broader implications of family systems in addiction recovery. Pam, Kathy, and Shelly share their personal journeys, highlighting the importance of a family-first approach in recovery. Pam founded Thrive Family Recovery Resources, Kathy is the executive director of Illume Family Recovery, and Shelly co-directs Together Family Recovery and works with The Chris Atwood Foundation.
Each has experienced the struggles and triumphs of addiction within their families and now works tirelessly to provide support and resources to others. The documentary 'Together' aims to fill the gap in understanding the crucial role families play in recovery. With expert insights from Kevin McCauley, Jan Brown, and Danielle Dick, the film challenges societal messages of detachment and tough love, advocating instead for compassion and connection.
The episode explores how this film was brought to life with a budget-conscious yet high-quality production, driven by passion and commitment. Listeners will find inspiration in the message that recovery is not just about the individual but involves healing the entire family system. This episode is a testament to resilience, hope, and the power of community in transforming lives. So, how can families take actionable steps towards recovery?
Tune in to discover the thousand things that can change the trajectory of addiction in your life. Are you ready to explore how family recovery can transform lives? Discover how connection and empathy can pave the way to healing.