Episodes
Nov. 13, 2025
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 work truly starts. Addiction was once the “s...
Oct. 16, 2025
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 , Joseph Devlin guides families through three pow...
Aug. 21, 2025
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? With heartfelt stories and relatable example...
Aug. 7, 2025
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 how patterns of broken trust, curfew slips, ...
July 24, 2025
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, and unsure of how to truly help. Through sup...
July 10, 2025
Loving Them Without Losing Yourself
In this episode, Joseph shares the powerful story of Melissa, a devoted wife and mother navigating the emotional toll of loving someone in active addiction. Through Melissa’s experience with her husband, we explore the subtle...
June 26, 2025
Peace Over Panic: Supporting Without Sinking
Joseph shares the story of Diane, whose husband, Marcus, struggles with heavy drinking. Though Marcus maintained his responsibilities, his drinking created emotional chaos at home. Diane reached a turning point when she reali...
June 12, 2025
When They Don’t Want Help, What You Can Still Do
Joseph discusses strategies for supporting a family member struggling with substance abuse and who is resistant to help. He shares stories and outlines three key strategies: holding a mirror to reality without minimizing, bui...
May 29, 2025
How Families Can Support a Heavy Drinker Without Losing Themselves
Joseph discusses supporting heavy drinkers using three key principles. He shares stories of families who learned to support, protect and reconnect with their loved ones. Joseph emphasizes that support means walking beside lov...
May 15, 2025
Talking To Heavy Drinkers
Joseph focuses on providing guidance for supporting loved ones with excessive drinking habits, emphasizing their importance of compassion and clear communication over control or enabling. He shares personal stories illustrati...
May 1, 2025
Homeostasis Resistance In Addiction Recovery
Joseph Devlin explores a powerful and often overlooked concept in addiction recovery: homeostasis—the brain’s natural resistance to change. Discover why your loved one may feel intense emotional and physical discomfort in ear...
April 17, 2025
How You Can Support Someone Who Wants Change
Joseph discussed supporting a loved one who wants to take a break from drinking. He emphasizes maintaining excitement and understanding their reasons, such as improved relationships or health. He suggests setting clear goals,...
April 3, 2025
Newcomer Suggestions
Joseph discussed suggestions for newcomers in 12-step programs, emphasizing their applicability across various recovery communities. Key points include attending 90 meetings in 90 days, obtaining phone numbers for support, li...
March 20, 2025
Open Doors
Joseph discusses the concept of "open doors" in relationships, particularly when a loved one seeks forgiveness or help after a mistake or relapse. He emphasizes the importance of responding with gratitude and offering specifi...
March 6, 2025
Tiny Changes Connected Home
Joseph discussed the importance of small shifts in the home for fostering happiness and connectedness. He shared a family's successful strategy to address communication challenges through subtle changes in their living room. ...
Feb. 20, 2025
Sane and Happy Usefulness
Joseph emphasized the importance of spiritual principles, active listening, empathy, and effective communication in leading a fulfilling life. He shared personal anecdotes and strategies for building trust and rapport with ot...
Feb. 6, 2025
Common Ground For Families
Joseph discussed the importance of spiritual principles and common ground in family life, particularly in the context of addiction and recovery. He emphasized the significance of tolerance, understanding, and love as key valu...
Jan. 23, 2025
Addiction and Family Dynamics
Joseph discussed excerpts from the book Alcoholics Anonymous, focusing on the chapter "To Wives". He highlighted two key points: abstaining from worrying about what others think and staying away from taking sides in arguments...
Jan. 9, 2025
Goal Setting
Joseph discussed an effective goal setting strategy, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's 'why' and setting specific, measurable goals. He emphasized that goal setting doesn't have to be limited to once a year an...
Dec. 25, 2024
Navigating Holiday Conversations
Joseph discussed the challenges of celebrating the holidays in families with complicated dynamics, particularly when someone is in active addiction, and emphasized the importance of focusing on small wins and maintaining posi...
Dec. 12, 2024
Spiritually Committed To Recovery Or Being Preoccupied By Recovery
Joseph discussed the idea of being spiritually committed to recovery versus being preoccupied by recovery. He emphasized the importance of finding a rhythm and not just following black and white rules, as there are many shade...
Nov. 28, 2024
Cultivating Gratitude
Joseph discussed the importance of cultivating gratitude in overcoming addiction and improving overall well-being. He shared his personal experience of transitioning from a life of shame and guilt to one of gratitude. Joseph ...
Nov. 14, 2024
A Peek Into Sponsorship
Joseph emphasized the importance of sponsorship in the 12-step recovery program. He noted key points that are valuable when choosing a sponsor. Joseph shared personal experiences, highlighting how sponsorship transformed his ...
Oct. 31, 2024
Twelve-Step Program
Joseph discussed the effectiveness of the 12-step program for long-term sobriety, emphasizing its holistic approach to addressing the mind, body, and spirit. He highlighted the importance of setting boundaries with loved ones...