Hosted by Charlie & Jason
Hosted by Charlie & Jason
Parallel Recovery: Families Healing Together with Lisa Katona Smith | Episode 478
Parallel Recovery: Families Healing Together with Lisa Katona Smith | Episode 478
Parallel Recovery: Families Healing Together with Lisa Katona Smith | Episode 478
Monday 1st December 2025
Explore parallel recovery with Lisa Katona Smith as families heal alongside loved ones facing addiction in episode 478 of The Way Out podcast.
84 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Compassionate
Hopeful
Supportive
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Episode Overview
- Recovery is a parallel journey for families and loved ones.
- Sustainability in recovery is crucial for both individuals and families.
- Families often lack support and tools to manage their loved one's struggles.
- Detaching with love should not mean abandoning the relationship.
- Witnessing someone else's experience with compassion is essential.
Recovery is learning how to do something hard in a sustainable way and sort of ride the waves that continue to come.
How do people find hope in the darkest times? Episode 478 of The Way Out podcast explores the powerful concept of parallel recovery, where families and individuals embark on their healing journeys together. Lisa Katona Smith, an author and family consultant, shares her insights into supporting families dealing with loved ones facing mental health and substance use disorders. Lisa's unique approach encourages families to engage in their own recovery process, rather than merely detaching with love.
She emphasises the importance of sustainability in recovery, not just for the individual but for the entire family unit. Lisa discusses the challenges families face when they lack support and tools, highlighting how witnessing someone else's experience with compassion can make a significant difference. Through personal anecdotes and professional expertise, Lisa offers a fresh perspective on how families can heal alongside their loved ones. She encourages a shift from traditional tough love approaches to more compassionate and supportive methods.
The episode is a heartfelt conversation about finding strength and connection even when things seem bleak. If you're curious about how families can transform their dynamics and support their loved ones in recovery, this episode is a must-listen. How can families redefine their roles and expectations to foster healthier relationships? Dive into this enlightening discussion and discover new ways to approach recovery together.