Recovery is a Long-term Commitment with Brinn Flagg - Episode 81

Chris had guest Brinn Flagg to discuss her personal and professional experience with handling other people's addictions. She shares her knowledge on addiction and codependency. She suggests clear communication and boundary setting and stresses the need for individual recovery work. The decision to leave an addicted partner is complex and personal, and continuing personal growth after leaving is crucial to prevent repeating toxic patterns. 

 

Episode Highlights

How Brinn Flagg got into the field Her experience dating someone with an active addiction to prescription drugs which differed from her sister's heroin addiction The importance of learning about addiction to navigate its challenges and lend compassion towards loved ones in the throes of addiction Her relationship experience as a codependent partner to someone addicted to substances The nature of her partner’s addiction The benefits of recovering on her own and how seeking a coach led her to recognize harmful tendencies in relationships The complexities of dealing with family addiction, particularly concerning the high level of focus and concern on the addict Negative impacts of codependency on mental and physical health

 

Links and Resources from this Episode

https://whyintervention.com/ https://twitter.com/whyintervention https://www.facebook.com/whyintervention/?ref=br_rs Connect with Brinn Flagg [email protected] https://www.brinnflagg.com/ https://www.brinnflagg.com/work-with-me https://www.instagram.com/brinnflagg/  

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