In this episode, Chris and Danny discuss some of the benefits of 12-step recovery, including their effectiveness and common resistance to them. They emphasize the importance of having an open mind and committing to the program, even in the face of setbacks and relapses. The hosts also share personal stories and anecdotes to illustrate their points, and provide resources for loved ones looking to intervene and help their struggling family members. Overall, they stress the importance of seeking he...
Mar 23, 2023•57 min•Ep. 72
In this episode, Chris and Danny discuss a few case studies that highlight some simple things families can do that they wouldn’t necessarily think to do on their own. Connection makes the difference. They discuss the 4-part connection formula families can use to get their addicted loved ones the help they need. Chris and Danny also highlight the importance of recognizing when an emergency situation arises and acting quickly in order to ensure the safety of those involved. Episode Highlights Inte...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 71
If you are a family member with a loved one who needs help, it is important to get support before you offer support. In this episode, Chris and Danny discuss the importance and benefits that come when you Model Recovery, both for your addicted loved one and yourself. They talk about the importance of family members getting involved in recovery programs when their loved one is going through treatment. Chris and Danny share how it can help give the family member a leg up and increase the success r...
Feb 23, 2023•54 min•Ep. 70
According to the 2021 National Home Survey on Drug Use and Health, 44 million American adults ages 18+ have a substance use disorder. This means the possibility of having a family member or a loved one needing help is high. If you are seeking treatment for a loved one, you are not alone. In this episode, Chris and Danny share their first experiences with drugs and alcohol, the distinction between heavy drinkers and alcoholics, and the physical craving for more once they start drinking or using d...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 69
It is challenging to help a loved one struggling with any type of addiction. Sometimes, a direct conversation can spearhead the road to recovery. However, when it comes to addiction, the person struggling with the problem won’t be able to see it and acknowledge it. This is why a more focused approach is needed. Shifting your mindset can help get them into treatment. For today’s episode, Chris and Danny reference the concept of positive leverage, which is another way to get someone with an addict...
Jan 26, 2023•54 min•Ep. 68
A good number of people with active addiction are unfortunately in a lot of pain during the months of January and February. As a loved one, should you just watch them succumb to their addictions? Is there something that you can do to solve the problem? For today’s episode, Chris and Danny talk about the various misconceptions that society and families have about helping people with addictions. These misconceptions can lead to addiction getting worse, in families' homes and for society as a whole...
Jan 12, 2023•56 min•Ep. 67
Substance and alcohol use can ruin not only your addicted loved one’s lives.. but also yours. If you’ve reached the end of your rope and you can’t take it anymore, should you deliver an ultimatum? Can ultimatums really solve the problem? For today’s episode, Chris and Danny discuss the differences between ultimatums, consequences, and healthy boundaries. They describe how ineffective ultimatums are because the person giving the ultimatum is not always committed to following through on it. If a p...
Dec 15, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 66
How often do family members deal with a drunk relative during the holidays? Amidst the glitter, the glamor, and the fun of the holidays, it can be frustrating to deal with family members who drink or misuse substances. These situations can be funny or horrific, depending on the outcome, but as a family member, you don’t have to suffer alone. For today’s episode, Chris and Danny talk about the difference between how a family would respond to an accident if it was alcohol or drug-induced versus if...
Dec 08, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 65
January is often a time when people realize they need help with their addicted loved ones, and we encourage anyone in need of assistance to reach out for help. For today’s episode, Chris and Danny discuss the importance of raising awareness about interventions, especially during the busy holiday season. They note that addiction is a progressive disease and that holding off on treatment can be dangerous. They talk about interventions as a possible solution for families struggling with addiction a...
Dec 01, 2022•48 min•Ep. 64
Words are powerful, especially during early recovery. Building connections with someone struggling with recovery can either make or break their progress. For today’s episode, Chris and Danny discuss how behaviors like gambling can lead to other problems, especially those under the influence. They talk about how being under the influence works and the powerlessness that comes with it. Chris and Danny also share about the hope and recovery that is possible, even after struggling for years. With th...
Nov 25, 2022•59 min•Ep. 63
In the recovery world, it is often said that the first drink gets you drunk. This means that once someone with trouble dealing with alcohol or drugs takes that first one, they are unable to stop. This is because addiction is an illness, and the first drink sets off a chain of events that the person cannot control. This is just one of the concepts people in early recovery need to grasp. For today’s episode, Chris and Danny discuss 27 sayings that people who get sober are astonished by. They talk ...
Nov 17, 2022•46 min•Ep. 62
Chris and Danny discuss multiple ways families can get help for their loved ones, some of which are outside traditional norms and expectations. They talk about how the podcast is the best way to get information out to families and how it is helpful for families with loved ones who need intervention. They also share their plans for the future and how they hope to help even more people in the coming years. In addition to this, Chris and Danny also cite the various interventions they have conducted...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 61
If a family member is dealing with addiction, what should the other family members do? Should they immediately take them to rehab or should they start a family conversation? Christopher welcomes Amanda E. White, Licensed Therapist and creator of the popular Instagram page @therapyforwomen to talk not only about dealing with substance abuse but how her family helped her get over her addiction problem. She gives Christopher a glimpse of the past: How it all started by experimenting to handle her e...
Nov 11, 2021•56 min•Ep. 60
Many people don’t really understand why other people become addicted to alcohol, substances, or drugs. But if a loved one is suffering from it, what’s the best thing to do in this situation? Christopher and Danny talk about the very definition of addiction and how addiction can cause a rift in relationships. They share how as a family member, you can give the help that they desperately need. They also reiterate the importance of utilizing a family: Not only seeking the help of a professional but...
Nov 04, 2021•57 min•Ep. 59
It is difficult for a parent to know that their child is dealing with addiction. With the many misconceptions surrounding addiction that can prevent a parent from helping their child’s substance abuse, you might wonder “What can I do?” Christopher invites Cathy Taughinbaugh to talk about the CRAFT program. She shares that as a parent, you can deal with your kids struggling with addiction through better communication by saying the words that they want to hear in order to take the right actions. A...
Oct 28, 2021•55 min•Ep. 58
As a family member, what can you do to help someone go through the road of recovery? Christopher and Danny discuss the different approaches that family members can do to help push a loved one to the road of recovery. They also shared the different enemies that most people trying to stay sober face. According to Christopher and Danny, as a family member and loved one: You can change aspects of this that can make monumental changes for the future. The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping f...
Oct 21, 2021•47 min•Ep. 57
If a person is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction, every member of the family is affected. But as a loved one, how can you help them recover? Christopher welcomes Darren Prince to know more about his story. In this emotional yet inspirational talk with Darren, he shares his journey from struggling and succumbing to addiction to helping and guiding others by burying the hatchet and getting through addiction. The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported...
Oct 14, 2021•47 min•Ep. 56
Is helping your loved one struggling with addiction financially a good step to make? You might think you are, but you’re not. You may be acting as an enabler. Being an enabler surrounds the talk between Christopher and Danny. They shared different scenarios as to how family members can act as enablers in the life of a person with active addiction. They also talked about the role of a family in helping a person struggling with addiction to seek treatment and retaliation. The Why Intervention Podc...
Oct 07, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 55
Is there hope for a person dealing with addiction? Yes, there’s hope for a person struggling and dealing with substance, drugs, or alcohol abuse: And it starts with themselves and their families. Chris welcomes Heidi Le to answer the important question: How can you start healing from addiction? Heidi discusses how music helped her escape the problems starting at her home and how addiction affected not only her father but also the whole family. She also shares different stories that she experienc...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 54
90% of people who struggle with an addiction never get help for it. As a family member, what can you do to help? Believe it or not, the change starts with the members of the family. As a family member, you have more power, more leverage, more influence over your loved one than anyone. In this episode, Chris and Danny share the difference between an Intervention and a 12th Step Call and the best option that can work for a person who’s fighting addiction. The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at h...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr•Ep. 53
Can a repeat alcoholic or alcohol abuser change? What are the reasons why a person turns to alcohol to solve his or her problems? These are some of the questions that Chris and Gillian answered. Gillian, the brain behind the Sober Powered Podcast, shares her journey from being a repeat alcoholic hating herself and thinking of herself as a loser to helping people get over alcoholism. She talks about how people around her changed her perception about dealing with her problems and how you can also ...
Sep 16, 2021•53 min•Ep. 52
Chris and Danny talk about how intervention has an important role. Intervention is the initial recovery spark. Be sure to listen to this episode and understand why people in addiction recovery get their story wrong. The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported and encouraged that recovery from addiction is possible, for themselves as well as their loved ones. You'll hear how to affect positive change in their life and help your loved one begin a successful r...
Sep 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 51
What’s a family’s role to a loved one who’s dealing with addiction? Chris and Lisa discussed the family’s involvement in healing from addiction. Making the phone call can make a big, significant change, especially since 90% of people with addiction don’t get help for it as it’s a general thinking for others to help them once that person hits rock bottom. They also discussed the misconceptions about addiction, treatments, and going to rehabs. There’s always an intervention: love as the first meth...
Sep 03, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 50
This is part 3 about addiction with Chris and Danny. They talked about how addicts fight the will to stay away from drugs and alcohol. Chris and Danny also discussed family members’ roles in helping someone get over their addiction and how the change doesn’t start simple: It starts within ourselves. The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported and encouraged that recovery from addiction is possible, for themselves as well as their loved ones. You'll hear how...
Aug 27, 2021•54 min•Ep. 49
This is part 2 about addiction. Chris and Danny share 30 questions you can ask yourself to find out if your loved one has an addiction. They discuss some cases for each question and how to react to each of them. The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported and encouraged that recovery from addiction is possible, for themselves as well as their loved ones. You'll hear how to affect positive change in their life and help your loved one begin a successful recov...
Aug 19, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 48
Chris and Danny share 30 questions you can ask yourself to find out if your loved one has an addiction. They discuss some cases for each question and how to react to each of them. The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported and encouraged that recovery from addiction is possible, for themselves as well as their loved ones. You'll hear how to affect positive change in their life and help your loved one begin a successful recovery. Host Christopher Doyle shar...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 47
Chris has a conversation with Mrs. L, in which they talk about addiction. When you love someone struggling with addiction, no one tells you that you will be straddling two worlds and no one teaches you how to do this. Listen in as they share their thoughts on this topic. The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported and encouraged that recovery from addiction is possible, for themselves as well as their loved ones. You'll hear how to affect positive change in...
Aug 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 46
Are you wondering why tough love has failed to work for you in the past? Chris and Danny discuss misconceptions about tough love, redefine tough love and intervention, and they reveal why tough love hasn't worked in the past. The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported and encouraged that recovery from addiction is possible, for themselves as well as their loved ones. You'll hear how to affect positive change in their life and help your loved one begin a su...
Jul 29, 2021•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 45
Christopher talks with Ken Seely, who has remained professionally and personally involved in recovery since his sobriety date of July 14, 1989. He applies his relevant experience and boundless enthusiasm to change the lives of people suffering from the disease of addiction – for individuals, their family, and their friends. Ken works with clients to realign family systems to support recovery through his work as the founder of Intervention 911 and Ken Seeley Rehab. Ken has been featured on the Em...
Jul 22, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 44
Christopher and Danny talk about what we can do to support our loved ones when they’re in treatment. What’s next? Check it out in this episode! The Why Intervention Podcast is aimed at helping family and friends feel supported and encouraged that recovery from addiction is possible, for themselves as well as their loved ones. You'll hear how to affect positive change in their life and help your loved one begin a successful recovery. Host Christopher Doyle shares his insights, talks with experts,...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 43
