The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast

著者: Margaret Swift Thompson
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  • Join host Margaret Swift Thompson a Hazelden Betty Ford counselor for over 20 years in the field of chemical dependency. Along with her guests they will explore the stories, experiences, struggles and victories of people who loves someone with the disease of addiction. The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast was born out of the passion Margaret feels about giving a voice to the family experience, which is rarely heard, and sadly under served. If you love someone who is addicted, grab a cup of coffee and listen to our conversations. You will hear your story and strategies to stop being held hostage by the disease.

    Learn more about Embrace Family Recovery and Margaret's work here:
    https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/

    © 2025 The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
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Join host Margaret Swift Thompson a Hazelden Betty Ford counselor for over 20 years in the field of chemical dependency. Along with her guests they will explore the stories, experiences, struggles and victories of people who loves someone with the disease of addiction. The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast was born out of the passion Margaret feels about giving a voice to the family experience, which is rarely heard, and sadly under served. If you love someone who is addicted, grab a cup of coffee and listen to our conversations. You will hear your story and strategies to stop being held hostage by the disease.

Learn more about Embrace Family Recovery and Margaret's work here:
https://embracefamilyrecovery.com/

© 2025 The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
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  • Ep 179 - Intervention, Healing & Hope: Jason Lennox on the Power of Recovery and Redemption.
    2025/05/04

    In this heartfelt episode, Jason Lennox opens up about the turning point in his recovery journey—the day his family staged an intervention. What began in resistance transformed into a powerful path of healing, accountability, and deep self-discovery.

    Jason shares the impact of treatment, the emotional weight of feeling unworthy, and how his grandmother’s unwavering love and the fear of returning to jail became anchors in his fight for change. He reflects on rebuilding trust, especially with his son, and how recovery has given him a life more meaningful than he ever imagined.

    This is a story about family, second chances, and the incredible strength it takes to believe in yourself again. Let's get back to Jason Lennox.

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    Click here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction and receive my weekly newsletter.


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    31 分
  • Ep 178 - From Rock Bottom to Recovery: Jason Lennox’s Fight for Freedom.
    2025/04/27

    Welcome back, I am honored to introduce you to Jason Lennox—a speaker, author, and recovery champion.

    He shares his powerful journey through addiction, trauma, and transformation. From early exposure to substance use in his family to his own descent into homelessness, arrests, and near-fatal overdose.

    Jason opens up about the pivotal moment at age 24 that led him to choose life, healing, and purpose.

    With unflinching honesty, he speaks about the fear of letting go of addiction, the pain of generational cycles, and the hard-won lessons of recovery. Jason’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit—and a reminder that change is always possible, even in the darkest moments. Please meet Jason Lennox.

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    Click here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction and receive my weekly newsletter.


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    33 分
  • Ep 177 -Moments With Margaret. We Tell Kids Not to Get in a Car With a Drunk Driver, But What if the Drunk Driver is a Parent?
    2025/04/20

    In today’s episode, Margaret Swift Thompson of Embrace Family Recovery dives into one of the toughest but most vital topics—how to support and protect children in families affected by addiction. Margaret shares heartfelt insight on setting healthy boundaries, empowering children to speak up when they feel unsafe, and helping them understand that addiction is a disease—not their fault.

    From practical tools like Sesame Street resources to the impactful work of the Betty Ford Children’s Program, Margaret offers guidance for parents, caregivers, and allies looking to foster safety, trust, and healing. Drawing from her own personal journey, she reminds us that recovery is possible—and that hope begins with honest conversations and strong role models.

    Tune in to learn how to become a safe harbor for the children in your life and how to lead with compassion, clarity, and connection.

    Support the show

    Click here to grab your copy of Healthy Strategies for Family Members to Cope and Even Thrive Through Addiction and receive my weekly newsletter.


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    10 分

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