Living While Loving Your Child Through Addiction

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EP90 Understanding The Back and Forth of Ambivalence in Recovery with Guest Pam Lanhart Sep 14, 2023

Show notes

Heather and Pam Lanhart from Thrive Family Recovery Resources dive deep into a topic that's often misunderstood in the world of recovery: ambivalence. It can be one of the most challenging aspects that families face when dealing with a loved one's journey towards change. Ambivalence is complex but often oversimplified and stigmatized which leads to shame, blame, and labeling. Open and honest conversations about ambivalence are crucial in normalizing it within the change process. It’s important to look at our own struggles with ambivalence to help us understand the struggles and the challenges faced by our loved ones.

Some topics covered in this episode include:

When your child asks for treatment but doesn’t follow through
How to respond to the call that your child wants to leave treatment early
What drives the motivation for change
Strategies for responding to a return to use

Learn more about Pam and Thrive Family Recovery Resources

https://thrivefamilyrecoveryresources.org/support

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

September Invitation to Change Learning/Support Group Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.

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GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist - New Group Starting in October! Be the first to get details.

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 call with me using the link below

https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Heather on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching

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EP89 How To Find Peace And Possibility Beyond The Pain With Author Barb Klein Part 2 of 2 Sep 07, 2023

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Living your life fully and wholeheartedly even when you're in a challenging place. That's the focus of part 2 of Heather's conversation with Barb Klein, Family Recovery Coach and the Author of 111 Invitations Step Into the Full Richness of Life.

Topics covered in this episode:

How not to abandon yourself
Honoring yourself
Cultivating a heart that can hold it all
The importance of daily practices that work for you

Learn more about Barb Klein

Website https://www.inspiredpossibility.com/resources.html

Book https://www.amazon.com/111-Invitations-Barb-Klein/dp/1504355261/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470745309&sr=8-1&keywords=111+invitations

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

September Invitation to Change Learning/Support Group Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More & Sign Up For The Invitation To Change Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist - New Group Starting in October! Be the first to get details.

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 call with me using the link below

https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Heather on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching

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EP88 How To Find Peace And Possibility Beyond The Pain With Author Barb Klein Part 1 of 2 Aug 31, 2023

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Author of 111 Invitations Step Into the Full Richness of Life and Family Recovery Coach Barb Klein shares her experience loving and supporting her son Nate through his struggles with substances and an eating disorder for over 13 years. She shares how it’s important to live your life fully and independent of your child’s experience and find peace and possibility beyond the pain.

Topics covered in this episode:

Barb’s son Nate and her experience parenting him
The significance of the words you use to describe your child
Viewing your child as an empowered adult rather than a sick child
The challenges of eating disorders

Learn more about Barb Klein

Website https://www.inspiredpossibility.com/resources.html

Book https://www.amazon.com/111-Invitations-Barb-Klein/dp/1504355261/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470745309&sr=8-1&keywords=111+invitations

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Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

NEW GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist - New Group Starting Soon!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 call with me using the link below

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

New Learning/Support Group Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.

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Follow Heather on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching

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EP87 Addiction, Recovery, and The Human Condition with Guest Mary Tilson Aug 24, 2023

Show notes

Mary Tilson is a Certified Professional Recovery Coach, Trauma-informed Yoga and Meditation Teacher, the Founder of Sun & Moon Sober Living, and a person in long-term recovery. There is so much you can learn by listening to Mary's journey from substance use to recovery. Instead of focusing on your differences, Mary’s story offers a chance to recognize our shared human experiences. Look for your common ground, and discover the similarities that connect us all.

In this episode, you'll uncover valuable insights on healing, support, and connecting with your child to create lasting changes within your family.

Topics covered in this episode:

Mary’s journey to recovery
How to create the space between impulse and action
Supporting someone through a reoccurrence of use
What makes Mary feel supported in recovery

Contact Mary

Website: https://sunandmoonsoberliving.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunandmoon.soberliving/

Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sun-moon-sober-living-podcast/id1603805157

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

NEW GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 call with me using the link below

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/SampleSession⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

New Learning/Support Group Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.

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Follow Heather on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching

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EP86 CRAFT's Family-Centered Healing Approach With Guest Gail Embt From Recovery Club America Aug 17, 2023

Show notes

Learn the unique advantages of using Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) to support your child’s recovery journey with guest Gail Embt, a Certified CRAFT Clinician. CRAFT offers powerful tools, yet many professionals and parents who need it don’t know about it. Whether you’re seeking solutions or understanding, this episode offers valuable insights to support your family.

Topics covered in this episode:

CRAFT overview
The benefits of CRAFT for you and your child
Using existing knowledge to support change
Navigating setbacks

Contact Gail/Recovery Club America to learn more about Parent Inner Circle

Recovery Club America Website

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

NEW GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 call with me using the link below

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery

New Learning/Support Group Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More & Sign Up For The Invitation To Change Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Heather on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching

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EP85 Regulating Emotions to Cultivate Connection with Author Susie Armstrong Aug 12, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we hear from Susie Armstrong, a multi-talented writer, healer, actor, artist, mother, and one of the key figures in Heather’s recovery journey for 8 years. Every time you've heard Heather refer to her counselor, she’s talking about Susie.

Susie's journey has been shaped by her unique experiences and her commitment to sharing love through various mediums. As a Life Coach, Certified Hypnotist, and Certified EFT Practitioner, she has guided countless individuals on their paths to self-discovery and personal growth.

Some of the topics discussed in this episode are:

The difference between reactions and responses and why that matters
How to regulate your emotions when you feel reactive
How to identify when you’re triggered and how it affects your relationships
How triggers relate to beliefs about ourselves

This episode offers a rich tapestry of wisdom and practical advice, meant to inspire you to navigate life's challenges with love, mindfulness, and authentic self-discovery. Whether you're seeking to deepen your connections, overcome triggers, or start your journey of self-forgiveness, Susie's insights provide valuable guidance for all aspects of personal growth.

How to Contact Susie or Find Her Books:

Website

Amazon Store

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

NEW GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 call with me using the link below

https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery

New Learning/Support Group Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More & Sign Up For The Invitation To Change Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Heather on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching

Follow Heather on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/heatherrosscoaching/

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

EP84 Closing The Gap Between Havoc and Hope With Author Michelle Weidenbenner Jul 20, 2023

Show notes

Heather talks to Michelle Weidenbenner the founder of Moms Letting Go and the All-Mighty Mom Tribe. Michelle is a passionate advocate, podcaster, and author dedicated to stopping the stigma of substance use disorder and providing hope, courage, and support to moms with addicted loved ones. Her latest book, "Unhackable Moms of Addicted Loved Ones, Closing the Gap between Havoc and Hope," offers a 30-day program for healing.

Topics discussed in this episode:

Coping with relapse and supporting long-term recovery
Helping your child see you aren’t blaming or shaming them
Raising grandkids while also maintaining a connection with your child
Taking a team approach to recovery
Self-leadership for moms finding their true purpose

Contact Michelle

Michelle’s free guide https://michelleweidenbenner.com/momslettinggo/

Amazon store https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michelle-Weidenbenner/author/B00E21RMNG?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true

TEDx talk 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnhupByVZew

TEDx talk 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-FBPjseJPM&t=8s

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

NEW GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Join the waitlist

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 call with me using the link below

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery

New Learning/Support Group Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More & Sign Up For The Invitation To Change Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Heather on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

EP83 Practicing Conscious Bravery with author Pamela Brinker Jul 05, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with author Pamela Brinker, whose book "Conscious Bravery: Caring for Someone with Addiction” explores the intersection of parenting and substance use. Pamela shares her personal experiences and insights, starting with her journey that led her to write the book. We dive into the concept of conscious bravery and how it relates to her work, emphasizing the importance of personal growth even when faced with a child struggling with substance use. We explore the profound impact that her experience with her son's substance use had on her parenting style and the transformative power of waking up to a more conscious way of living.

A few of the topics covered in the episode:

Cultivating conscious bravery

Building discomfort tolerance

Discovering and connecting with your essence

The impact your personal growth has on your child

Pamela's website

Purchase the book on Amazon

Pamela's Instagram

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

NEW GROUP COACHING PROGRAM - Doors close July 10th so click the link to get all the details and sign up!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/peace-of-mind-community/

Guide about enabling - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

If you want answers and support to help you and your child Sign up for a 45-minute $17 call with me using the link below

https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery

New Learning/Support Group Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More & Sign Up For The Invitation To Change Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Follow Heather on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/heatherrosscoaching

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⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the free Facebook group for parents who are struggling with a child's addiction⁠⁠⁠⁠

EP82 Your Anger Is A Powerful Messenger Jun 08, 2023

Show notes

In this episode, Heather discusses the misunderstood emotion of anger and explores its valuable purpose. The discomfort that anger causes can lead to numbing and distracting behaviors that keep you from tapping into anger’s powerful messages. Heather offers 5 insights about anger to help you embrace and learn from it, and a 3 step process to move through your anger. Listen and gain a new perspective on anger and learn to unlock its hidden wisdom.

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

New Support Group Starting in June Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn More & Sign Up For The Invitation To Change Group⁠⁠

If you're interested in working with me Sign up for a 45-minute $17 Road to Recovery call using the link below

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://heatherrosscoachingcalendar.as.me/RoadtoRecovery⁠⁠

GUIDE ABOUT ENABLING - If you've ever worried about enabling, this guide is for you!

https://heatherrosscoaching.com/perspective-about-enabling/

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EP81 "The Enabler" Stigmatized Just Like Addiction with Guest Andrea Seydel from Saving You is Killing Me Jun 08, 2023

Show notes

Join Heather and guest Andrea Seydel from the Saving You is Killing Me podcast as they delve into the challenging world of supporting loved ones struggling with addiction. In this episode, they share their experience with the stigmatized beliefs surrounding the term "enabling" and offer alternative perspectives that prioritize compassion, support, and understanding.

Together they explore the negative connotations associated with the term "enabler" and challenge the beliefs that perpetuate shame and judgment. Heather and Andrea invite listeners to reframe their perspectives in order to create an environment that fosters healing, growth, and positive change for both their loved ones and themselves.

Tune in to discover how shifting our mindset and embracing compassionate support can transform the way we approach recovery. A few topics covered in this episode:

· Rethinking the term enabling

· Heather and Andrea’s personal experiences

· The dangers of shame, silence, and stigmatized help

· Helpful vs unhelpful helping

· Normalizing the desire to help

· The importance of self-care

Previous episodes Andrea was on :

Episode # 15 Saving You is Killing Me

Episode # 48 The Struggle is Real, How to do it Well

Learn more about Andrea & SYKM: https://www.savingyouiskillingme.com/starthere

Resources From Heather Ross Coaching

New Support Group Starting in June Use the link below to find out about the Invitation to Change support group Heather is hosting.