Christopher Doyle
Christopher Doyle, Pam Lanhart
When Your Child Has Addiction: A Mother's Guide to Setting Boundaries Without Losing Connection with Pam Lanhart - Episode 96
When Your Child Has Addiction: A Mother's Guide to Setting Boundaries Without Losing Connection with Pam Lanhart - Episode 96
When Your Child Has Addiction: A Mother's Guide to Setting Boundaries Without Losing Connection with Pam Lanhart - Episode 96
Wednesday 7th May 2025
Pam Lanhart shares her journey of setting boundaries in family addiction without losing connection. Discover how love can support recovery.
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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
- Setting boundaries can help support recovery without losing connection.
- Family dynamics play a crucial role in addiction recovery.
- Generational trauma may predispose families to substance use.
- Empowering families to adopt healthy behaviours encourages wellness.
- Creating supportive environments is key to promoting recovery.
Don't let addiction take your life too. The more you live and show up, the more likely your family's going to heal.
In this heartfelt episode of the Why Intervention Podcast, Christopher Doyle welcomes Pam Lanhart, a mother, grandmother, and founder of Thrive Recovery Resources. Pam's journey from growing up with parents who struggled with alcohol addiction to becoming a parent herself facing her son's substance use disorder is a testament to resilience and transformation. She shares the emotional rollercoaster of navigating family addiction and the steps she took to set boundaries without losing connection.
Pam talks candidly about her experiences and how she turned her pain into purpose by founding Thrive in 2016. Pam's unique perspective as both a child affected by addiction and a parent navigating her son's substance use journey offers valuable insights into the importance of family support in recovery. The episode delves into the challenges of setting boundaries, the significance of family dynamics, and the role of understanding and love in encouraging recovery.
Pam emphasises the need for parents to adopt healthy behaviours and create conditions that support recovery rather than promote substance use. Pam also discusses the impact of generational trauma and adverse childhood experiences, highlighting how these factors can predispose families to substance use. Her approach focuses on empowering families to make real change and move towards wellness. With anecdotes about family dinners, outdoor activities, and protective factors, Pam illustrates how these can be crucial in mitigating risks.
This episode is a compelling listen for anyone looking to understand the complexities of addiction within families and seeking strategies to support loved ones effectively. Pam's story is not just about survival but thriving—an inspiring call to action for families facing similar challenges. Why not tune in to hear Pam's insights and discover how you can create a supportive environment for recovery?