Episodes

Joseph Devlin explores why celebrating recovery can feel complicated for families when trust is still fragile and past wounds are still tender. He shares the story of a family choosing to intentionally mark their son’s homeco...

In this episode of Family Sobriety Now , Joseph Devlin explores what it means to stay hopeful when trust is still fragile after addiction. Through heartfelt stories and real-life examples, he shares how families can rebuild c...

This episode focuses on the challenges of family reconnection during recovery, particularly when progress feels slow. Joseph discusses how reconnection often moves more slowly than recovery behaviors, emphasizing that emotion...

In this episode of Family Sobriety Now , Joseph Devlin talks about how families can begin again after addiction has created distance and broken trust. Rather than focusing on quick fixes, this conversation centers on building...

Joseph explored the concept of gratitude in family recovery, discussing how it helps individuals find light amidst darkness and survive challenging situations. Through personal stories and practical examples, he demonstrated ...

In this episode, Joseph explores what comes after your loved one puts down the drink, the pills, or the drug and real recovery begins. Because when the substance stops, the healing work truly starts. Addiction was once the “s...

When addiction enters a home, emotions often go underground- laughter fades, tension rises, and family members lose sight of themselves. In this episode of Family Sobriety Now , Joseph Devlin guides families through three pow...

In this episode, Joseph Devlin unpacks one of the toughest questions families face when a loved one is struggling with addiction or substance abuse: Am I helping, or am I enabling? With heartfelt stories and relatable example...

In this episode, Joseph validates the emotional rollercoaster families face when loving someone who has struggled with substance abuse. Through powerful real-life stories, he shows how patterns of broken trust, curfew slips, ...

In this episode, Joseph shares Angela’s story, a devoted mother whose son Kyle began struggling with heroin addiction at just 18. Angela was emotionally drained, filled with guilt, and unsure of how to truly help. Through sup...

In this episode, Joseph shares the powerful story of Melissa, a devoted wife and mother navigating the emotional toll of loving someone in active addiction. Through Melissa’s experience with her husband, we explore the subtle...

Joseph shares the story of Diane, whose husband, Marcus, struggles with heavy drinking. Though Marcus maintained his responsibilities, his drinking created emotional chaos at home. Diane reached a turning point when she reali...

Joseph discusses strategies for supporting a family member struggling with substance abuse and who is resistant to help. He shares stories and outlines three key strategies: holding a mirror to reality without minimizing, bui...

Joseph discusses supporting heavy drinkers using three key principles. He shares stories of families who learned to support, protect and reconnect with their loved ones. Joseph emphasizes that support means walking beside lov...

Joseph focuses on providing guidance for supporting loved ones with excessive drinking habits, emphasizing their importance of compassion and clear communication over control or enabling. He shares personal stories illustrati...

Joseph Devlin explores a powerful and often overlooked concept in addiction recovery: homeostasis—the brain’s natural resistance to change. Discover why your loved one may feel intense emotional and physical discomfort in ear...

Joseph discussed supporting a loved one who wants to take a break from drinking. He emphasizes maintaining excitement and understanding their reasons, such as improved relationships or health. He suggests setting clear goals,...

Joseph discussed suggestions for newcomers in 12-step programs, emphasizing their applicability across various recovery communities. Key points include attending 90 meetings in 90 days, obtaining phone numbers for support, li...

Joseph discusses the concept of "open doors" in relationships, particularly when a loved one seeks forgiveness or help after a mistake or relapse. He emphasizes the importance of responding with gratitude and offering specifi...

Joseph discussed the importance of small shifts in the home for fostering happiness and connectedness. He shared a family's successful strategy to address communication challenges through subtle changes in their living room. ...

Joseph emphasized the importance of spiritual principles, active listening, empathy, and effective communication in leading a fulfilling life. He shared personal anecdotes and strategies for building trust and rapport with ot...

Joseph discussed the importance of spiritual principles and common ground in family life, particularly in the context of addiction and recovery. He emphasized the significance of tolerance, understanding, and love as key valu...

Joseph discussed excerpts from the book Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the chapter "To Wives". He highlighted two key points: abstaining from worrying about what others think and staying away from taking sides in arguments...

Joseph discussed an effective goal setting strategy, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's 'why' and setting specific, measurable goals. He emphasized that goal setting doesn't have to be limited to once a year an...