SEASON 1 : EPISODE 11
"The Other Side of Addiction: A Therapist’s Guide for Families & Spouses"
Seth sits down with Tracy Palecek—his own therapist—to tackle the often-overlooked struggles of family members living with addiction. As a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, resilience, and addiction dynamics, Tracy offers a lifeline to spouses and loved ones who feel isolated, manipulated, or emotionally exhausted by their partner’s disease.
This episode dives into: 🔹 Why families of addicts face *more* isolation than the addicts themselves 🔹 CODEPENDENCE - and also, the new movement of PRODEPENDENCE. 🔹 How addicts weaponize blame—and how to stop internalizing it 🔹 The PTSD-like triggers spouses face even after sobriety is accomplished 🔹 Why "dry drunks" can be just as destructive as active addiction 🔹 Boundary scripts that actually work (without becoming the "parent" in the relationship)
Tracy also shares her front-row perspective to Seth’s journey—including the lies he told in therapy for years—and why she believes families deserve their own support systems. Whether you’re navigating a loved one’s active addiction or rebuilding trust in recovery, this episode is a toolkit for survival—and a reminder that your pain matters too.
Connect with Tracy: 📧 tracy@palecektherapy.com
☎️ If you’re struggling with alcohol/addiction (or love someone who is), do not hesitate to reach out to Seth: 📧 sobercitypod@gmail.com 📞 605.545.2609
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