Welcome to "Family Sobriety Now," the podcast where we navigate the turbulent waters of addiction with compassion and expertise. I'm your host, Joseph Devlin, and if you're here because someone you love is struggling with addiction, you've come to the right place. Having experienced the chaos of addiction firsthand, I understand the toll it takes on families. But I also know that there's hope. As someone who's been through recovery and dedicated my career to helping others, I'm committed to guiding families towards healing and stability. In each episode, we'll explore vital topics like helping a loved one seek treatment...
Latest episodes
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16 min
The Weight You Were Never Meant To Carry
In this episode, Joseph explores the emotional burdens that families often carry while loving someone struggling with addiction. From guilt and worry to the pressure of trying to c…
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16 min
The Conversation That Changed Everything... And It Wasn't What I Said
What if the conversation that changes everything isn't the one you have with your loved one, but the one you have with yourself?In this episode, Joseph Devlin shares the story of a…
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18 min
When The House Finally Feels Calm Again
Living with addiction can change the way a family experiences peace. After months or years of stress and uncertainty, calm can feel unfamiliar. Even when things start improving, ma…
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19 min
The Night You Finally Stop Explaining Everything
Living with a loved one’s addiction can leave families emotionally exhausted, constantly managing tension, making excuses, and trying to keep everything together. In this episode,…
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16 min
When The Whole Family Begins To Heal
In this episode, Joseph Devlin shares the powerful story of a family learning how to move from chaos, tension, and emotional exhaustion toward honesty, stability, and connection. W…
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14 min
Letting Go Without Giving Up
This episode explores the difficult but freeing process of letting go of trying to control a loved one’s addiction. Joseph shares powerful stories and practical insights for famili…
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18 min
What To Do After You Said The Hard Thing
In this episode of Family Sobriety Now, Joseph Devlin explores what happens after you say something hard. You may have spoken honestly or set a boundary, and then found yourself wo…
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13 min
The Moment You Stop Walking On Eggshells
In this episode of Family Sobriety Now, Joseph Devlin explores the moment many families quietly long for, the moment you stop walking on eggshells. When addiction has been part of…
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13 min
When You Are Tired Of Being Strong
In this episode, Joseph Devlin speaks directly to the parent, spouse, or loved one who has been holding everything together through addiction and is quietly reaching a point of emo…
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9 min
When Progress Feels Invisible
In this episode of Family Sobriety Now, host Joseph Devlin explores the subtle signs that healing may already be happening, even when it doesn’t feel obvious.Through real-life stor…
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11 min
Celebrations
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 choo…
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9 min
Staying Hopeful When Trust Is Still Fragile
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 ex…
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9 min
When Reconnection Feels Slow
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…
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15 min
Laying The Groundwork
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…
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14 min
Gratitude In The Middle
Joseph explored the concept of gratitude in family recovery, discussing how it helps individuals find light amidst darkness and survive challenging situations. Through personal sto…
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12 min
After The Substance Stops
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…
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16 min
The Family Healing Blueprint: Feel, Laugh, and Live Again
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, Jos…
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15 min
Is It Enabling or Helping?
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?…
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14 min
You Are Not Crazy: Understanding The Chaos Of Addiction
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…
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12 min
The Power Of Family Support
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,…