• Thrive While Loving an Addict | Addiction | Sobriety | Recovery | Relapse

  • By: KL Wells
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Thrive While Loving an Addict | Addiction | Sobriety | Recovery | Relapse

By: KL Wells
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  • More than 50% of American families have a loved one or close relative who is an addict or alcoholic. Although there are ample resources to help these individuals recover, their families suffer, too. Parents, spouses, children, and friends need help navigating this unexpected, challenging disease. Welcome to Thrive While Loving an Addict with KL Wells. She brings together loved ones and family members of addicts and alcoholics. Their insights and perspectives create a community of healing, connecting, and rebuilding. While your addict may be working hard to make themselves better, you may feel left behind to face a different kind of battle. The negative stigma of having a loved one as an addict causes a lot of pain. How are you dealing with loneliness, fear, and shame? There are quick fixes for these difficult moments in your life. Now you can get real and raw advice from people who are walking and dealing with the path you’re on. This podcast highlights the vulnerable and courageous voices of these families. Listen to real-life stories of people who have addicted loved ones, and discover how they addressed the hardships. Also, hear the experiences of recovering addicts that share what is, and isn't, working in their journey towards healing. Gather useful tools and practical advice to alleviate your own journey by delving into these touching and inspiring stories. Contemplate what may not be working, and discover what it takes to face the challenges along the way. This podcast offers a safe platform for the loved ones of addicts. Rise to the challenge, and become a key player in being a part of this fresh community. There are also episodes that will widen your knowledge about addiction recovery. Get educated by real life experiences of people who reveal their journey to help addicts and alcoholics jump back on their feet. In addition to breaking down their practice, they bring a glimmer of hope for what can be done for individuals who may have given up on themselves. KL Wells is a community leader and influential speaker who led initiatives with senior executives, trustees, and board directors of various non-profit organizations. For more than twenty years, she focused on empowering leaders to create extraordinary human impact. Spending time with these people inspired her to do more, and start the company Voices InCourage. Most importantly, KL understands how painful it is to have an addicted loved one. She was married to an alcoholic, her current partner is recovering from alcohol addiction, and her son is an active addict. The mission of this podcast is not just advocacy. It hits very close to home to KL. Her reflections as a wife and mother are something you should not miss. Seeing your loved ones pulled down by drugs and alcohol is truly heartbreaking. As a result, you may feel miserable and isolated. You also have to deal with negative opinions from others, and it is up to you to fend for yourself. Nobody deserves to be treated this way. No one should go through this challenging episode of life alone. This is what KL offers in this podcast: the strength to move forward and guidance to have the courage to change. If you have the courage to use your voice, you can become an inspiration for your friend, spouse, parent, or child as they overcome their addictive behavior. Ultimately, it’s about transforming the lives of loved ones from surviving to thriving in the midst of chaos. Listen to Thrive While Loving an Addict with KL Wells at https://voicesincourage.com/podcast.
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Episodes
  • Love, Limits, and Lessons: Navigating Life with an Addict with Waylon Hirst

    Love, Limits, and Lessons: Navigating Life with an Addict with Waylon Hirst
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode of "Thriving While Loving an Addict," host KL Wells speaks with Waylon Hirst, spouse of sobriety coach Jen Hirst. Waylon shares his journey of supporting Jen through her struggle with alcoholism and recovery. He discusses the early signs of her addiction, the emotional challenges he faced, and the importance of setting boundaries. Waylon reflects on the personal growth he experienced and the commitment required to rebuild trust. Their story highlights the transformative power of love, resilience, and the importance of self-care and community support in navigating the complexities of addiction.

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    42 mins
  • The Greatest Journey: Transforming Family Dynamics Through Recovery with Beverly Buncher

    The Greatest Journey: Transforming Family Dynamics Through Recovery with Beverly Buncher
    Nov 5 2024

    In this episode, the host KL Wells welcomes Beverly Buncher, founder of BALM Family Recovery, and discusses the challenges families face when dealing with addiction. Beverly shares her personal journey with her husband's addiction and emphasizes the importance of family recovery and support systems. She introduces her mindfulness-based recovery program, BALM Recovery, used at Healing Springs Ranch in Texas, which teaches families meditation and calming techniques to manage emotional turmoil. The conversation highlights the need for personalized recovery approaches, the significance of self-care, and the power of compassionate communication in fostering healthier relationships and promoting recovery.

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    33 mins
  • Breaking the Chains of Shame: A Journey to Authentic Sobriety with Meredith Eicher

    Breaking the Chains of Shame: A Journey to Authentic Sobriety with Meredith Eicher
    Oct 22 2024

    In this podcast episode, the host KL Wells and guest Meredith Eicher discuss the themes of shame, guilt, judgment, and stigma surrounding substance use disorder. Meredith Eicher shares her personal journey of sobriety, detailing her early relationship with alcohol, the accumulation of shame, and the pivotal moments that led her to seek help. She emphasizes the importance of community, honesty, and service to others in maintaining sobriety. The episode underscores the significance of supportive networks and open conversations in overcoming the challenges associated with substance use disorder, aiming to foster a compassionate and understanding environment for those affected.

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    47 mins

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