Recovery & Compassionate Care with Cini Shaw of The Lighthouse

In this episode, B. Reeves and Justin McClendon sit down with Cini Shaw, Director at The Lighthouse in New Canaan, Connecticut. Cini shares her personal recovery journey and how it led her to help create one of the nation’s most respected recovery residences for executives, professionals, and families.From flexible, concierge-style sober living to coaching and family support, Cini explains how The Lighthouse provides an elevated, individualized path to long-term recovery. She also speaks candidly about the stigma women face when seeking help and why compassionate care is critical to lasting change.Whether you’re looking to understand sober living options, improve family support, or hear an inspiring recovery story, this episode is packed with insight, heart, and hope.Follow The Lighthouse & Cini ShawWebsite: https://www.thelighthousect.comEmail: [email protected] Laird Interview: Available on past episodes of Finding New WatersFollow Finding New Waters & New Waters RecoveryInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/newwatersrecoveryFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/newwatersrecoveryLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/new-waters-recoveryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@newwatersrecovery_ncPodcast Website: https://www.findingnewwaters.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g85KExFWU5mTz5GjwApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/finding-new-waters/id1684075608YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjfAIXtiOgy1XFcwAduXgXwYouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuJOc6yLcjibGGAKgLYPCN47etJCY89mnTimestamps00:00 – Welcome Cini Shaw from The Lighthouse01:05 – What is The Lighthouse recovery residence?03:00 – Expanding services: Coaching, sober apartments, and intensives05:25 – Balancing recovery with real life (work, travel, family)09:00 – Cini’s personal story of alcoholism, detox, and early recovery11:00 – The power of one act of kindness: her first meeting14:00 – Why it’s harder for women to ask for help18:00 – The myth of perfection and mommy wine culture20:30 – Helping women reintegrate with family while in care22:00 – Career transitions and building a life that lights you up24:00 – What is a recovery coach and how are they different from therapists or sponsors?27:00 – Real-life support: dating, airports, football games, and more29:00 – Why matching clients with the right coach matters31:00 – Family coaching and the Invitation to Change model34:00 – Healing the whole family: The Healing Forest metaphor36:00 – The meaning of “Wellbriety” and growing wellness37:30 – Fun, connection, and living a full life in recovery38:30 – How to get in touch with Cini and visit The LighthouseHashtags#CiniShaw #TheLighthouseCT #FindingNewWatersPodcast#WomenInRecovery #SoberLiving #RecoveryCoaching#ExecutiveRecovery #Wellbriety #AlcoholRecovery#FamilySupport #HealingForest #AddictionRecovery#MindfulLiving #SoberTransformation #MentalHealthAwareness