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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 44 MIN

You Can’t Pour from Empty: Supporting a Loved One While Healing Yourself

from Chats from the Blog Cabin · host MELISSA VERA

✨ What happens when addiction doesn’t just affect one person—but the entire family?✨ Addiction may affect one person—but healing takes the whole family.In this powerful episode of Chats from the Blog Cabin, Melissa Vera sits down for a heartfelt conversation about family recovery, addiction, and the life-changing concept of parallel recovery.💛 You’ll hear real-life insights on what it means to support a loved one struggling with substance use—without losing yourself in the process.Together, we explore the emotional weight families carry, how to set healthy boundaries, and why healing isn’t just possible—it’s necessary for everyone involved.💬 Whether you’re navigating addiction in your family or simply want to better understand how healing works on both sides, this conversation will leave you feeling seen, supported, and strengthened.👇 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

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