Is cutting your child off really the best path to recovery—or could it be deepening the disconnect?

Many parents are told to wait for their child to “hit rock bottom” or to apply “tough love,” but this episode challenges those outdated and often harmful approaches. If you’ve been struggling with whether to stay connected or step back, this conversation will give you a compassionate, research-backed perspective.

• Understand why connection and attachment—not isolation—are the keys to meaningful recovery.
• Learn how to set healthy boundaries while continuing to show love and support for your child.
• Discover how your own emotional healing and stability can positively impact your child’s recovery journey.

Listen now to hear expert insight from Mary Crocker Cook and find a more hopeful, heart-centered way to support your child through addiction.

Dive deeper into Mary Crocker Cook’s transformative work on addiction, attachment, and family healing by exploring her books at marycrockercook.com/books.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

Ever wondered if that gut feeling about your child’s addiction is true intuition—or just fear speaking?

When you're parenting a child in addiction recovery, making the right decision in high-stakes moments can feel overwhelming. The internal tug-of-war between fear and intuition is real—and knowing which voice to follow could be the difference between helping and hindering their recovery journey.

• Discover how to distinguish between fear-driven reactions and intuitive insight, even in moments of chaos.
• Learn practical techniques—like grounding, journaling, and mindful breathing—to reconnect with your inner clarity.
• Hear a powerful, personal story of a mother’s intuition that may have saved her daughter's life—and how trusting yourself can be an act of love.

Press play to learn how to tune out the noise and trust your inner guidance when it matters most.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.

How do you handle judgment when your child is struggling with addiction—and everyone around you seems to have an opinion?

If you're a parent navigating the painful and complex journey of a child's substance use, you've likely faced shame, isolation, and unsolicited advice. This episode dives deep into the emotional toll and offers practical tools to preserve your well-being and your relationship with your child, even in the face of stigma.

• Learn how to assertively set emotional boundaries when others make hurtful or uninformed comments.
• Discover why grief is a hidden yet powerful force in the addiction journey—and how to give it space.
• Gain clarity on why maintaining connection, not tough love, can be a lifeline for both you and your child.

Press play to learn how to protect your peace, hold compassionate boundaries, and stay connected with your child through addiction's most isolating moments.

Explore more of Mary Crocker Cook’s compassionate wisdom and groundbreaking insights in her books at marycrockercook.com/books.

This podcast provides practical guidance and support for families navigating the challenges of substance abuse disorder, offering insights from addiction recovery experts, family therapy, and support groups like Al-Anon and Family Drug Support, with a focus on understanding how to help and support loved ones dealing with addiction, including heroin addiction, through counselling and treatment options.