My Child & Addiction - A Parent-to-Parent Podcast, was conceived and developed by three fathers whose children struggle with Substance Use Disorder. Joined by several other parent support group participants, their hope is that by sharing their stories other parents and family members are offered a little encouragement and heartfelt support as we all travel this most challenging journey together. You are not alone.
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A recovery podcast to bridge the gap between healing from the substance and healing your life. We have some technology and science, but primarily storytelling and heart. We cover various topics related to finding sobriety and unlocking sustainable recovery. Topics include healing from substance use disorder, managing cravings, emotions in early sobriety, triggers, mental health, comorbidity, managing depression and anxiety, dopamine, the addicted brain, grounding, re-parenting, handling disa ...
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When I found out my son was deep in the throes of Substance Use Disorder (SUD), chaos became the norm. As each step became more challenging, the information on SUDs, treatment, healing, and basically everything that comes with an SUD Family crisis, became overwhelming. Inundated with so much information, I felt like I had crossed space and time and landed in a new world. I actually had: I had entered the world of Recovery. My goal through this Podcast is to condense what I learned into small ...
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SATTC is always looking to “Level Up”. This podcast is a way to engage the community in a fresh, new way to have candid conversations on the amazing work we do surrounding substance use, behavioral health, and opioid use disorder.
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Mothers and fathers whose children are dealing with a substance use disorder and other mental health conditions discuss how they have worked to maintain their own sanity. Caron Treatment Centers’ Director of Development and Alumni Relations Aly Ries joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provide…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Director of Development and Alumni Relations Aly Ries answers questions about treatment options following residential care, alternatives to the traditional 12-step AA approach, and the benefits of family support. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not …
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Parents whose children are dealing with substance use disorders and other mental health conditions talk about remaining hopeful during the toughest times. Caron Treatment Centers’ President and CEO John Driscoll joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other paren…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ President and CEO John Driscoll answers questions about the alarming increase in opioid overdoses, newer treatment options, and his vision moving forward as the president of Caron. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical …
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Anxiety in recovery and the sober maze with Marin Nelson
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In this week's episode, DeAnn is joined by Marin Nelson, one of the original founding members of Soberforce and a current founding member of Sobrynth. They discuss the role of anxiety and depression in addiction and highlight the importance of normalizing the conversation around sobriety in the workplace. Key Discussion Points: * Marin Nelson share…
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Episode 58 - Catherine Borgman-Arboleda Founder of Collaborative Insights, Conscious Parenting Coach and Recovery Mom
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Join me in a fabulous interview with Catherine Borgman-Arboleda, Founder of Collaborative-Insights Coaching, as we cover the vital importance of self-work. We hear that term everywhere, this Episode digs in to what self-work comprises of and how Catherine's insights can lead to a tremendous amount of healing, letting go false expectations and devel…
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The parents of loved ones dealing with substance use disorders and other mental health conditions explore the question of WHY ME? WHY US? Caron Treatment Centers’ therapist Alison VanHorn joins the mothers and fathers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professio…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Alison VanHorn answers questions about DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), selecting a treatment center, and how parents can support the recovery efforts of their children. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. …
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What it means to build a Recovery Ready Workplace w/Cheryl Brown Merriwether
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Cheryl Brown Merriwether, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CPRC, CRSS, CM CoFounder, Vice President, Executive Director, International Center for Addiction & Recovery Education™(ICARE) Cheryl shares her personal story of growing up as an adult child of an alcoholic, facing challenges in her family of origin, and confronting her issues with codependency. Prevention …
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Episode 57 - Tracy, a Recovery Mom: Lessons Learned, Resources shared and the Gift her Daughter's Recovery brought to the Family
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Welcome to a Mom's Recovery Journey. Tracy offers a rich perspective on how Wilderness Treatment not only changed her daughter's life but positively impacted the entire Family System. The goal, as always, is to share experience, resources, and connection. We hope you'll find information here to help your own Recovery Journey. 1:40 - Tracy's Journey…
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This meeting explores how parent support groups have proven to be an educational and invaluable lifeline for families dealing with children with mental health and substance use disorders. Caron Treatment Centers’ Family Therapist Melinda Castro joins the mothers and fathers. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Melinda Castro answers questions about the concept of “family restructuring” in treatment programs, how substance use disorder is a genuine disease, and the potential benefits of continued family therapy. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represen…
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From self-betrayal to honest parenting and vulnerable leadership (w/ Steve Knapp of Through the Glass Recovery)
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Cross-over episode! Today, DeAnn is joined by half of the Through the Glass Recovery podcast team, Steve Knapp, to talk about sobriety, the workplace, and vulnerability. This is a candid conversation about difficult things that many are rarely willing to discuss with such self-awareness and humility. We are so grateful to Steve for sharing so much …
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The power of sober community in the workplace (a conversation w/ Earl Murphy, Soberforce President)
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In this week's episode, DeAnn speaks with Earl Murphy. Earl is the current president of Soberforce, the peer-led sober community within Salesforce that was started during the pandemic. Conversation Includes: Earl's journey from deep entrenchment in drinking culture to leading a business resource group for sobriety at Salesforce. Soberforce at Sales…
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Navigating non-alcoholic beverage options in recovery
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This week, co-founder Craig Knighton takes the host seat to interview DeAnn to discuss recent shared non-alcoholic experiences. The conversation considers trauma, triggers, and recovery impact. They are joined by a special guest who shares an alternative perspective on recovery and non-alcoholic beverage options. -Non-alcoholic options in a restaur…
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Episode 56 - Welcome to 2024! Here are 11 Resources to help your Growth as a Parent in Recovery
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Welcome to 2024! If you're listening to this, you may have a child in recovery, in the chaos of substance use, or you are engaged with a Treatment professional to help your child. Here are Resources for you, as a Parent, to continue your own growth which is the best thing you can do as you support your child's journey through addiction. Resources 4…
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Sober Positive Workplace | Dry January Episode Series Intro (feat. tattoos)
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Welcome to January and 2024. This episode introduces the content dropping in January. We have FIVE great interviews coming this month, including an episode when Craig interviews DeAnn about a recent shared experience that did not go as expected. Today's episode is a quick reflection episode to set that up, along with some foundation for the other u…
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Mothers and fathers of children dealing with mental health and substance use disorders talk about how trauma impacted their lives. Caron Treatment Centers’ psychologist Dr. Camille St. James joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represe…
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Podcast XTRA: Q&A with Dr. Camille St. James
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Caron Treatment Centers’ Dr. Camille St. James answers questions about the traumatic experiences of parenting a child with an addiction and other mental health conditions. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. The views and opinions exp…
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Episode 55 - Buddy C Interviews Angie Reno on the Tao of our Understanding Alcohol Recovery Podcast
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For my amazing Recovery community, this is being dropped one day before my Loved One's Birthday. What an amazingly beautiful and hard Journey this has been and I can't think of a better day to publish this one as I watch my Loved One create his own Path. In tandem, I also continue to 'Do The Work' and know I will never take my foot off the gas as I…
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The parents dealing with mental health and substance use disorders of young people discuss how they have revised the expectations they held for their children. Caron Treatment Centers’ Betsy Auray, a licensed marriage and family therapist, joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a ser…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ New York City Regional Director Betsy Auray answers questions from parents about treatment options after residential care, selecting a therapist and the benefits of parents engaging in their own recovery plan. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not rep…
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Episode 54 - Abigail Batchelder, PhD, MPH, on the critical impact of stigma reduction on decreasing barriers to mental health treatment for those battling substance use disorders
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Abigail Batchelder, PhD, MPH is an Assistant Director of Behavioral Medicine Program for Stigma and Substance Use Research and Assistant Professor in Psychology, Harvard Medical School, as well as the Director of the Substance Use Scientific Working Group, at Harvard University's Center for AIDS Research. What grabbed my attention of the research a…
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Inclusion and peer recovery in the workplace (w/ Dr. Masica Jordan-Alston)
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In this week's episode, we connect with Dr. Masica Jordan-Alston of Jordan Peer Recovery. Dr. Jordan-Alston and her team have worked systematically to create change through diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility for all, starting with peer recovery training and certification in every US state and internationally. She also has some powerful…
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Rite of passage: why is alcohol our go-to for adulting, sophistication and fun? (featuring Karolina Rzadkowolska)
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On this week's episode of our Sober Positive Workplace Series, DeAnn speaks with Karolina Rzadkowolska, author of "Euphoric: Ditch Alcohol and Gain a Happier, More Confident You". Karolina is a powerhouse in the alcohol-free movement. She has helped countless gray-area drinkers reconsider their relationship with alcohol. The episode discusses alcoh…
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Episode 53 - MaryBeth Cichocki, R.N. Interview, Trail of Truth Planning Committee Member, Legislative Warrior for Change in the Arena of Addiction Treatment
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MaryBeth lost her son Matt to the disease of addiction. What MaryBeth has done with that loss is nothing short of amazing. The drive to work hard in the arena of Recovery comes from the simple fact that MaryBeth would do anything to ensure a parent never experiences the devastating grief she has felt in losing Matt. This interview covers so much in…
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Alcohol Safe Workplace UK - Interview with founder of Choose Sunrise: Janet Hadley
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Host, DeAnn Knighton, and Janet Hadley, founder of Choose Sunrise (UK organization), review considerations for employers in building alcohol safety into their organizations Stigma and workplace. 7:37 Reaching out to the gray area drinkers in the workplace Stigma is a result of our evolution to put people into groups, which is useful, but creates bl…
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Sober Positive Workplace Series: Kick Off | Host Bio
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Welcome to the first official episode of the Sober Positive Workplace Series brought to you by Show Up and Stay and hosted by President and Co-Founder, DeAnn Knighton. This week is a quick background on the host and some general information about the Sober Positive Workplace project. When we use the power of normalization to change the narrative. 1…
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The mothers and fathers of children diagnosed with a substance use disorder or other mental health condition, talk about how they managed with their child’s home visits. Caron Treatment Centers’ clinician John Post, Jr. joins the parent support group meeting. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from oth…
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Caron Treatment Centers’ clinician and Executive Director of Signature Programming John Post, Jr. answers questions from parents about sober coaches, tailored treatment programs and family therapy. Podcast Disclaimer The Parent-to-Parent Podcasts are provided as a service to you from other parents and do not represent professional clinical advice. …
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A quick update from the show about our podcast plans. Thank you for your patience during this recent break. We will be coming back in September with episodes focused on our Sober Positive Workplace Initiative. Follow the Sober Positive Workplace Showcase page below to show your support for our work and the importance of building inclusive workplace…
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Mini Episode: Podcast and Sober Positive Workplace Update
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A quick update from the show about our podcast plans. Thank you for your patience during this recent break. We will be coming back in September with episodes focused on our Sober Positive Workplace Initiative. Follow the Sober Positive Workplace Showcase page below to show your support for our work and the importance of building inclusive workplace…
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Episode 52 - Interview with Jackie Werboff: NARM Therapist on the Neuro Affective Relational Model and the Journey of Recovery
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To have Jackie Werboff on this Podcast is nothing short of an incredible honor. Jackie directly contributed to my own Recovery through an offering space to begin understanding, in the most compassionate of ways, how my own childhood development was impacting the Family System I sought to build. I hope you enjoy this conversation that includes the N…
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Episode 51 - What is Your Story? Navigating what part of Recovery as a Parent is yours to tell.
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Shame-based emotional triggers, linked to substance use, can be detrimental especially if parents employ shame as a behavioral deterrent. Instead, our best offense is to heal ourselves. Article cited, Published online 2022 Mar 18. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265480, PMCID: PMC8932605, The shame spiral of addiction: Negative self-conscious emotion an…
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Lessons from Recovery: Self-Regulation, Parenting Styles, and the Power of Resilience
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Embarking on a personal journey of recovery from family dysfunction and substance use challenges can offer invaluable lessons. Through our effort to understand why our children are using substances, we must focus on the essential concepts of self-regulation, the impact of our parenting styles, and how we can become better parents through building u…
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Parenting Through Addiction: Understanding Your Role and Navigating the Path to Recovery
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What if you discovered your role as a parent isn't as straightforward as you thought, particularly when dealing with a child's addiction? That's the tough pill we're swallowing in today's conversation. As a parent, your influence can shape your child's life in ways you may not fully comprehend. As we explore the murkier waters of parenting and addi…
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