EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 46 MIN
Hope in the Hard Places: Navigating Addiction as a Family with Lisa Katona Smith
from Chats from the Blog Cabin · host MELISSA VERA
Substance use disorder impacts more than just the person struggling—it deeply affects the entire family. In this powerful conversation, Lisa opens up about her family's journey through addiction and the vital concept of parallel recovery, where families heal alongside their loved ones.Melissa and Lisa discuss the emotional challenges families face, how to establish healthy boundaries, and why hope and community support are essential in the recovery journey.In this episode you’ll discover:✨ Why families need their own recovery process✨ How to support a loved one without losing yourself✨ The importance of healthy boundaries✨ Ways to find hope during the hardest seasons✨ Practical steps for family healing and resilienceWhether you are walking alongside someone struggling with addiction or simply want to better understand how families can heal together, this conversation offers compassion, wisdom, and encouragement.👇 Connect with Lisa🌐 Website: Clinical website: idealperformance.net📘 Book: Parallel Recovery: A Guide for Those Who Love Someone with Substance Use Disorder https://amzn.to/4tDvwGf📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parallel_recovery/📱 Website : www.lisakatonasmith.com👇 Connect with Melissa & Chats from the Blog Cabin🌐 Website: https://adventuresoffrugalmom.com🎙 Podcast: Chats from the Blog Cabin📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/frugalmom💌 Subscribe for more inspiring conversations
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