Coming Up for Air - Families Speak to Families about Addiction

This podcast series addresses topics relevant to families dealing with a loved one's addiction. It's sponsored by AlliesinRecovery.net, an online community for friends and families who want to become an effective ally for their loved one. We teach a proven method of intervention that encourages treatment. On AlliesinRecovery.net you'll find eLearning modules, expert guidance, specialized blogs, information on treatment options, and more. What is an “ally”? (plural form “allies”) a person or group that provides assistance and support in an ongoing effort, activity, or struggle [Miriam-Webster Dictionary]

Episodes

FAMILIES Speak: Comparing Your Story to Others'

June 20, 2025 • 43 mins

What are the pitfalls of comparing your story and situation to that of others? How do you live in the world where not everyone is experiencing or expecting substance use or mental health issues, where people more readily discuss their Loved Ones' celebrations, accomplishments, and milestones? Our co-hosts talk about their own frustrations with comparing their situations to those of others, and how they've learned to handle it over ...

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Here Come the Holidays — How Do You Deal?

December 31, 2022 • 30 mins

Holidays. Winter. How do you deal? Start by shifting expectations about how things might go, and who might be there. Have conversations about “soft” expectations with your loved one in advance. Consider alternative plans, and take care of yourself. Stick with people who support you. How can you shift yourself, your belief system, and your behavior? Share duties, and consider an alcohol-free holiday, whether your loved one has any i...

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Stigma: Changing the Story

December 31, 2022 • 24 mins

Stigma is a story someone makes up about a situation. CRAFT provides a framework, and helps you take the story apart and change it, Consciously addressing situations and moving forward with eyes open. Stigma takes power away, but making conscious choices brings your power back.

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Speaking Up: The Compassionate Way

December 31, 2022 • 33 mins

How do you communicate when you see problematic behavior? The key is intention: observing behavior, and pointing it out calmly and thoughtfully. The idea is to briefly and specifically tell your loved one how the behavior impacts you, then step back without expectation of an outcome, and give them the dignity of processing what you've said. Over time, this CRAFT method can lead to long-term change.

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Treatment and Families part 2

April 1, 2022 • 26 mins

A continuation of the discussion of families and treatment. Part one examined how the family can affect treatment and vice-versa. Part two looks at the overall idea: taking care of yourself and observing your own boundaries, while asking how you might best add to treatment.

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Becoming Part of the Process

December 10, 2021 • 28 mins

The power of patience: a more passive, accepting approach to helping your loved one walk their own path of recovery.

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Coming Up for Air - Families Speak to Families about Addiction

Episodes

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Stigma: Changing the Story

Speaking Up: The Compassionate Way

Treatment and Families part 2

Becoming Part of the Process

Popular Podcasts

FAMILIES Speak: Comparing Your Story to Others'

Here Come the Holidays — How Do You Deal?