EP 80: You Can’t Save Them If You’re Empty: The Radical Case for Mindfulness in Addiction Recovery

NEW Announcement: Australian Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session with Paul King & Wendy Brewer. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. familyhopesupport.com (Australia Only)Are you running on empty trying to support a loved one through addiction?If you're a parent or caregiver overwhelmed by fear, shame, and emotional exhaustion, this episode reveals why traditional self-sacrifice isn't sustainable—and how mindfulness can offer a radical shift. Discover how nurturing your own inner calm can be the key to showing up stronger and more grounded for those you love.Learn how simple mindfulness practices can help you pause, reset, and avoid reactive parenting in crisis moments.Discover powerful self-care tools that help you cope with emotional overwhelm without needing hours of spare time.Understand the vital connection between your personal wellbeing and your ability to support someone in addiction recovery.Press play now to reclaim your calm and strength with real-world mindfulness tools that support both you and your loved ones.🌱 Family Hope Support — Special Offer for Podcast Listeners (Australia Only)Loving someone with a drug or alcohol problem can feel exhausting — the worry, the guilt, the fear, the sleepless nights. It wears you down.At Family Hope Support, Wendy Brewer and Paul King offer combined one-to-one support sessions grounded in counselling insight and lived experience. Finally get the care & help you need to navigate a loved one's addiction. 🎉: Family Support Listeners Get 30% off every one-to-one support session — use code FAMILYHOPE at checkout.👉 Claim your discount at familyhopesupport.com and start feeling less alone. You don’t have to do this by yourself💛 Support the Podcast (Worldwide)If our podcast has helped you feel a little less alone, you can now support our work through Ko-fi. Your contribution helps us keep creating this show and reach more families who need hope and guidance.👉 https://ko-fi.com/familyhopesupport 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. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit paulking859763.substack.com