Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast

Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast

Families navigating the turmoil of addiction and trauma often feel lost, isolated, and overwhelmed. This podcast is your guide to hope, healing, and practical solutions. Hosted by Michael F. Barnes, Ph.D, LAC, LPC, of The Michael Barnes Family Institute and Barnes Education and Consulting, LLC. Dr. Barnes and his guests will bring together clinical expertise, lived experience, and compassionate conversations to support families affected by addiction and associated traumatic stress. Grounded in a chronic disease model of care, we will explore the connections between addiction, mental health, and family systems - offering insights for both loved ones and the professionals who serve them. Whether they're a family member seeking guidance or a clinican looking to enhance your approach, you'll find education, encouragement, and strategies for lasting resilience here. Join us as we uncover the pathways to recovery, challenge stigman, and empower families to reclaim their strength.

Episodes

June 12, 2025 47 mins

This week, Dr. Mike Barnes welcomes longtime friend and tech-forward recovery expert Steve Millette, founder of Climb LLC and partner at LifeLab Studios. Together, they dive into the evolution of virtual family programming, weaving together personal anecdotes, clinical wisdom, and an inspiring look at how technology is revolutionizing support for families navigating addiction and trauma.

🚀 From their early days at CEDAR to the cutt...

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In this eye-opening continuation of the conversation from Episode 1, Dr. Mike Barnes takes us beneath the surface to explore how addiction doesn’t just impact the individual—it shakes the entire family system to its core.

Drawing from years of research, clinical experience, and deeply personal stories, Dr. Barnes examines the powerful concept of secondary and systemic trauma, revealing how families often develop survival strategies ...

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May 28, 2025 34 mins

Links:

Website: Drmikebarnes.com

Book: When the Solution Becomes the Problem

Youtube: https://youtu.be/B6ItN_a11Ik

In the premiere episode of Beyond Addiction and Trauma: The Family Recovery Podcast, Dr. Mike Barnes lays the groundwork for a deeper understanding of how trauma, addiction, and family dynamics intersect. Drawing on extensive clinical experience and research, Dr. Barnes offers a “101” crash course into the prevalence, co...

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This short introduction episode is hosted by Dr. Michael Barnes, in which he delves into the topics that this brand new podcast will cover. Topics include addiction and the effects on the family of addicts, the recovery process for, not just the addict, but the whole family, and how trauma is an integral consideration in addiction.

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