Clear, compassionate guidance for families struggling to support loved ones with mental health challenges or addiction. That's what's in this episode with guest Suzanne Brown, LCSW, Clinical Director for Midwest Recovery Centers, who answers the most frequently asked questions about recognizing addiction, setting healthy boundaries, supporting recovery, and understanding treatment options. The practical “rapid fire” format is designed to equip families with the knowledge and confidence to handle crisis situations, initiate productive conversations, and seek the professional help they need.

Recovery is a transformative journey that encompasses physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual healing. Primary Therapist Lark Oxler discusses the importance of meeting clients where they are in their personal understanding of spirituality, highlighting how spiritual psychology can offer hope, peace, and a sense of connection throughout the recovery process. This episode emphasizes individuality in spirituality, the challenges of maintaining a holistic program of recovery, and the power of community in healing from addiction and mental health struggles.

Jennifer Wolfe-Brown, EPICC Porgram Director,shares her compelling story of addiction, trauma, and redemption, emphasizing the profound impact of being truly seen and heard on the road to recovery. Through honest storytelling, Jennifer and Taylor Brown highlight the necessity of compassion, faith, and peer-led support in healing from substance use and mental health challenges. Their conversation spotlights EPICC, a state-funded initiative offering peer-driven guidance for those struggling at their lowest points, while underscoring that every small step forward counts in the recovery journey.