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February 25, 2025 โ€ข 51 mins

In this special episode of the Voices InCourage podcast, the tables turn as host Beverly Buncher interviews KL Wells - leadership coach, emotional fitness trainer, TEDx speaker and the mother of a young man in recovery. 

Stepping into the guest seat, KL shares her deeply personal journey of resilience, courage, and the lessons learned while loving someone through addiction. This conversation dives into the heart of setting boundaries, finding personal power, and thriving amidst lifeโ€™s toughest challenges.

Together, Beverly and KL explore the importance of setting and maintaining boundaries. KL also discusses insights from her book, The Five Acts of Courage: From Crisis to Thriving, and introduces a roadmap that helps families move from crisis to thriving.

Listeners will gain several tools for strengthening emotional resilience, including self-care strategies, the power of gratitude, and the importance of building a strong, shame-free support network.

KLโ€™s wisdom and lived experience offer hope and empowerment for families seeking to reclaim their peace while loving someone struggling with addiction.

Key Takeaways

  • The importance of setting firm boundaries and sticking to them
  • How to shift from crisis to thriving using KLโ€™s structured roadmap
  • The role of self care, gratitude, and emotional awareness in maintaining resilience
  • Why community support is essential for families navigating addiction
  • Practical strategies for managing emotions and reclaiming personal power

The Questions That Found Me...

  • "Sometimes life just falls apart in order for it all to genuinely fall together." How was this true for you, and how can this realization help other families impacted by a loved one's addiction?
  • Are you saying you realized the need for personal growth the whole time, or did that realization come to you at a specific point?" โ€“ A deep dive into KL's turning point during her journey.
  • What does moving from crisis to struggling, struggling into surviving, and eventually thriving look like for someone in the thick of this journey?
  • You emphasize the importance of feeling emotions fully. Can you talk about the connection between our emotions and how the brain processes them?
  • Why is building a powerful community so essential for families in recovery, and how did your own communities support you through this journey?

Links & Resources:

๐Ÿ“– The Five Acts of Courage From Crisis to Thriving by KL Wells โ€“ Order on Amazon

๐ŸŒ Visit Voices InCourage โ€“ www.voicesincourage.com

๐Ÿ’ก Learn more about the Daily BALM and upcoming retreats โ€“ www.balmfamilyrecovery.com

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