45 - Helping an Addicted Loved One to Recover

Published: Oct. 7, 2019, 11 a.m.

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"Don\'t do anything FOR THEM, that they can do FOR THEMSELVES." - Jason Coombs

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A lot of us think that being too emotional and sensitive is a weakness. That these extreme emotions are pitfalls to depression, anxiety, and for some, counters it with drugs that often lead to addiction.\\xa0

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In this episode, Jason Coombs, shows that these emotions are gifts. Gifts that we need to hone to be productive.

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Those who found comfort in taking alcohol, they see these not as the problem but as a solution to the problem. Jason shared with us his personal experience in drug addiction and how the overcome it.\\xa0

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Join us as Jason uncover actionable steps on how to help a loved one in changing his/her life, not just an instantaneous change, but a lasting motivation towards change.

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Key Takeaways

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  • A person\'s potential to slip into addiction
  • Keeping an eye to the "red flags"
  • The secrets behind addiction
  • How addiction affects family and how to help them overcome it
  • Pain vs Pleasure
  • The power of boundaries
  • 5 Stages of Behavioural Change

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Guest Bio

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Jason Coombs is a person in long-term recovery and the Founder and CEO of nationally accredited Brick House Recovery. After he earned a Master of Professional Communications (MPC) degree he authored the book, Unhooked: How to Help an Addicted Loved One Recover. Yes, he has a deep passion for recovery, but more personally, he wants to help family members who are caught in the wake of damage left by their addicted loved one. He is a professional TEDx speaker, consultant, and leadership expert. He is also an Ironman 70.3 finisher and loves the outdoors. Jason and his wife enjoy living in a small town outside of Boise, Idaho with their twin toddlers. You can find him in the Recovery Movement group on Facebook.

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Resources

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Unhooked: How to help an addicted love one recover by Jason Coombs: -\\xa0https://amzn.to/2YNKiLi

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Origins: how the nine months before birth shape the rest of our lives by Annie Murphy Paul -\\xa0https://amzn.to/2M6BwGI

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This Naked Mind: Control Alcohol, find freedom, discover happiness & Change Your Life by Annie Grace -\\xa0https://amzn.to/2WmbrY5

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Swallowed Up: Loving others without losing yourself by Angie Shea -\\xa0https://amzn.to/2WryHnq

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PODCAST EPISODE #6 - Boundaries with Angie Shea -\\xa0https://www.charitymajors.com/podcast/6

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