In this episode of "Thrive While Loving an Addict," host KL Wells welcomes Melissa Engle, co-owner and executive vice president of Healing Springs Ranch. Melissa, with nearly 40 years of experience in addiction and mental health, discusses the complexitie

In this episode of "Thriving While Loving an Addict," host KL Wells speaks with Waylon Hirst, spouse of sobriety coach Jen Hirst. Waylon shares his journey of supporting Jen through her struggle with alcoholism and recovery. He discusses the early signs o

In this episode, the host KL Wells welcomes Beverly Buncher, founder of BALM Family Recovery, and discusses the challenges families face when dealing with addiction. Beverly shares her personal journey with her husband's addiction and emphasizes the impor

In this podcast episode, the host KL Wells and guest Meredith Eicher discuss the themes of shame, guilt, judgment, and stigma surrounding substance use disorder. Meredith Eicher shares her personal journey of sobriety, detailing her early relationship wit

In this episode, the host KL Wells and guest, Nicole Schueppert, a probation officer with the Wisconsin Department of Corrections, discuss the challenges families face when a loved one is arrested. Nicole shares insights from her ten years of experience,

In this episode, the host welcomes back Rachel Graham, founder and CEO of Healing Springs, to discuss addiction and its impact on families. Rachel shares her personal journey and introduces her "ARCH" framework, which stands for Awareness, Root Cause, Cha

In this insightful podcast episode, KL Wells welcomes William Moyers, a New York Times bestselling author and recovery advocate. They discuss addiction, recovery, and the vital role of family support. William shares his personal journey with addiction, em

In this episode, your host, KL Wells, shares a personal story about witnessing her son's arrest, highlighting the emotional challenges families face when a loved one is incarcerated. She introduces Kelly Misfeldt, a social worker and clinical substance ab

In this episode, KL Wells and Dr. Rais Vohra discuss their personal experiences and perspectives on addiction, emphasizing the need for a more compassionate and aggressive approach to treatment.They also explored the challenges and stigma surrounding sub

In this episode, the host, KL Wells welcomes sobriety coach Jen Lee Hurst to discuss the complexities of sobriety, self-care, and the impact of addiction on relationships. Jen shares her personal journey with alcohol abuse, her path to sobriety, and the v