Parallel Recovery: Families Healing Together with Lisa Katona Smith | Episode 478
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🌐 Learn More About LisaLinktree: https://linktr.ee/Parallel_Recovery📚 Recovery Literature (Quit‑Lit) RecommendationBraving the Wilderness — Brené Brownhttps://a.co/d/0P4ZRKb💡 Best Piece of Recovery AdviceMake sure your heart and head stay connected.🎵 Song That Symbolizes Recovery“Landslide” — Fleetwood Mac https://youtu.be/radHy4HhhNg🔎 Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Lisa Katona Smith discusses her book Parallel Recovery and the critical role families play in the healing process. She shares her personal journey navigating a loved one’s substance use disorder, the emotional toll families experience, and the lack of support and tools available to them.Lisa emphasizes that recovery is a parallel journey — families must engage in their own healing rather than relying solely on detachment or tough‑love approaches. She highlights the importance of compassion, sustainable recovery practices, and understanding modern perspectives on substance use disorders, including updates in the DSM‑5. The conversation underscores the need for empowerment, connection, and a shift toward supportive, informed family involvement.✨ Key TakeawaysRecovery is a parallel journey for families and loved ones.Sustainability in recovery is essential for both individuals and families.Families often lack proper support and tools to navigate addiction.“Detaching with love” should not mean abandoning the relationship.Compassionate witnessing is a powerful form of support.Families must engage in their own recovery process.The DSM‑5 has reshaped how substance use disorders are understood.Change can begin before hitting rock bottom.Self‑compassion is vital for healing.Connection to nature and community enhances recovery.🎧 The Way Out PlaylistCurated exclusively by guests of The Way Out Podcast — available only on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA© 2015–2025 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights ReservedTheme Music: all clear by Ketsa — licensed under CC BY‑NC‑ND 4.0https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/
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