If you love someone struggling with addiction or alcohol use, and feel unsure how to help without making things worse, this conversation offers practical guidance, encouragement, and hope. Christy is joined by Caroline Beidler to explore what it looks like to support someone in recovery while also caring for yourself.
Caroline shares her perspective as a recovery advocate and author, breaking down the difference between “tough love” and healthy boundaries, why families need support too, and how recovery is about more than sobriety—it’s about healing, connection, and renewed thinking.
This episode speaks directly to those who feel alone, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate loving someone in recovery.
💭 If you’ve ever thought…
“I don’t know how to help without making it worse.”
“I feel alone in this, and I’m scared to tell anyone.”
“I want to have hope, but I’m exhausted and heartbroken.”
What You’ll Learn In This Episode
• Why recovery impacts the entire family system
• The truth about “tough love” and how to set healthy boundaries
• How stigma and silence keep families stuck
• What brain healing looks like in the recovery journey
• Why hope, prayer, and support are essential for both individuals and families
Watch Here:
Listen Here:
Caroline’s Book: When You Love Someone in Recovery: A Hopeful Guide to Understanding Addiction
https://amzn.to/45oVcMe
And babe… I’m so excited about this…
✨ Caroline is also going to be one of our speakers at Aligned ✨
So if this conversation spoke to you, you are going to LOVE hearing from her live.
👉 Make sure you grab your ticket here:
