What if the most powerful way to protect your child wasn't through words—but through silence?

When your child is struggling, every instinct tells you to act, to fix, to protect. But sometimes, what they really need is your quiet presence. This episode unpacks how fear-driven reactions can block real connection—and how staying still in difficult moments can actually build the trust and emotional safety your child craves.

• Understand why staying silent during emotional conversations can strengthen trust and create deeper connection.
• Learn how fear masks itself as protection—and how to step back without letting go.
• Hear a powerful real-life moment between a mother and son that reveals the transformative impact of just listening.

Tune in to discover how one quiet moment can reconnect you with your child and shift your parenting from reactive to resilient.

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This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.

What if the emotional distance in a loving, high-functioning family could open the door to addiction in your child?

Even in homes without conflict or visible dysfunction, emotional disconnection can quietly create the conditions where grooming and substance use take root. If you're navigating the pain of a child’s addiction, understanding the power of connection might be the key to turning things around.

• Discover why even well-meaning, busy families can unintentionally create emotional gaps that leave children vulnerable.
• Learn how grooming often starts unnoticed—especially through online platforms—and what warning signs to watch for.
• Gain practical, compassionate strategies to rebuild emotional connection with your child, even in the midst of substance use.

Listen now to uncover how small, heartfelt moments of connection can protect your child—and bring healing to your family.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.

What if the first signs of addiction start with emotional neglect and go unnoticed until it's too late?

Today’s parents face a hidden challenge—understanding how emotional disconnection and modern grooming tactics can lead children down the path of early substance use. If you’re striving to protect your child and keep your family strong, this episode offers insights from someone who's lived that journey.

• Hear Jo Summers’ powerful story of addiction beginning at age 11 and how connection could have changed everything.
• Learn the subtle warning signs of grooming and manipulation that most parents miss until it's too late.
• Discover practical ways to foster meaningful connection with your children that build trust and resilience—before problems escalate.

Listen now to learn how to spot the early signs of disconnection and start building a safer, stronger relationship with your child today.

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This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

DISCLAIMER

Every family is different — if you’re supporting someone through addiction, please make decisions that are right for you, ideally in consultation with qualified professionals and appropriate support networks.