#85 Family Recovery with author, Jean Heaton
This week in Catholic Moms in the Middle, Jennie interviews Jean Heaton about her book, Helping families Recover from Addiction. Jean shares her family's journey through the 12 step program and how she was personally impacted by the steps more than she ever imagined. Jean is honest about the struggles, worries and fears that come with addiction.
Jean's book is powerful and applicable even if you aren't facing addictions. Each one of us has a "coping mechanism" that we use to avoid uncomfortable feelings or situations. The coping mechanism brings a reprieve from that situation, but usually causes more harm in the long run.
Here is how you can learn more about Jean and her retreats. https://ignatiushouse.org/calendar/recovery-retreat-for-those-affected-by-the-addictions-of-others-nov2023/ https://www.saintmeinrad.org/retreats/?event=13935 https://bishopsdinner.guesthouse.org website: jeanheaton.com IG: jeanheaton64 Facebook: Jean Heaton, Author
Jennie is a Catholic speaker, Life Coach, Podcaster, Weekly Radio Show Host on Nashville Catholic Radio, and founder of Catholic Moms in the Middle. After 26 years of working in Catholic education, Jennie felt God calling her "to step out of the boat" to serve in a new way. In her new ministry as a Catholic Life Coach, she now equips and encourages middle-life moms to reconnect with who they are and their unique God-given purpose so they can MAGNIFY Christ in their corner of the world.
