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Accountability with Michael R
Michael R and the hosts discuss the importance of accountability in their recovery programs and the benefits of modeling accountability for their children. They also delve into the themes of seeking control, unhealthy work habits, positive psychology and wellness, and identifying and nurturing passion in children. Takeaways The importance of accountability – in sobriety and…
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Meet the Dads
Meet Cliff and Brandon, the hosts of Dads in Recovery. In this first episode, they each share their personal experiences with addiction, recovery, and fatherhood. The conversation explores the themes of vulnerability, toxic masculinity, and the type of fatherhood their own dads modeled. Most importantly, it introduces the goal of the podcast – to create…
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Boundaries with John Hyland
Many addicts don’t understand the concept of boundaries until they get into recovery. In this episode, John Hyland discusses his own journey with boundaries and why they are necessary in recovery. The conversation talks about the importance of setting boundaries for our kids and modeling boundaries as parents. Takeaways Importance of setting boundaries in relationships…
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Stigma and Disclosure with Scott Mansfield
This episode discusses a topic many parents in recovery struggle with – how and when to disclose your addiction and recovery to your children. Scott Mansfield tells his story, and explains why he’s open not only with his family but also with others about his recovery. His “recovery out loud” is an act of service…
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Selfishness vs Self-Care with Trey Laird
Trey Laird, founder and CEO of the Lighthouse, an organization offering coaching services and residences for professionals in recovery, joins Dads in Recovery to discuss the delicate balance between selfishness and self-care. Addicts in their addiction are inherently selfish. We don’t want to carry this selfishness into our recovery. Yet we know that in order…