Loving an Addict: Healing Codependence With Compassion | With Estee WeingartenLoving an Addict: Healing Codependence With Compassion | With Estee Weingarten
BrainStorm with Sony Perlman
Estee Weingarten discusses codependence and recovery, highlighting the importance of community support for partners of addicts.
2:08:06•1 Nov 2025
Healing Codependence with Compassion: Estee Weingarten's Journey
Episode Overview
- Codependence is likened to an addiction where one's self-worth is tied to another's well-being.
- Al-Anon provides a framework for personal recovery separate from the addict's journey.
- Community support is crucial for both addicts and their partners.
- Healthy boundaries help individuals maintain their own identity and stability.
- Humour can be a powerful tool in addressing serious topics like addiction.
“"It's really to love those women until they learn to love themselves."”
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this episode of BrainStorm with Sony Perlman, Estee Weingarten joins the conversation to explore the complexities of codependence and addiction within marriages. Estee, a life coach and founder of The Comfort Zone Community, shares her mission to support women whose spouses are battling addiction. She provides a safe space for these women to rediscover themselves and find hope and stability, regardless of their spouse's recovery status.
Estee discusses the intricacies of codependence, likening it to an addiction where one's self-worth is intertwined with another's well-being. She emphasises the importance of personal recovery for those affected by a loved one's addiction, highlighting how the Al-Anon program can help individuals focus on their own healing rather than trying to control or fix their spouse. Sony and Estee delve into the challenges of maintaining sobriety and the transformative power of community support.
They stress the significance of finding one's identity outside of the addict's shadow and establishing healthy boundaries. With humour and honesty, this episode offers valuable insights into the journey of recovery, both for addicts and their partners. It's a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the dynamics of addiction and codependence within relationships. Are you ready to find strength in your journey to sobriety?
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