Episodes 56
Avg. Duration 15m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2024
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
83%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

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, ensuring the safety of everyone involved, and providing support during the journey to recovery. I'll share insights from my own experiences as a counselor and treatment center director, along with practical advice from my book, "A Step Out of Darkness: How to Help Someone Enter Addiction Treatment and Walk with Them Through Recovery." Through solo episodes and conversations with experts, we'll delve into warning signs of addiction, root causes, and strategies for fostering understanding and empathy within families. We'll also hear from families who have faced similar challenges, learning from their successes and setbacks. My goal is to empower you with knowledge and resources, transforming fear and judgment into solutions and support. Together, we'll bring calm, peace, and stability back into your home.

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S1E55 The Night You Finally Stop Explaining Everything

Jun 04, 2026 18m Transcript

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, Joseph explores the…

S1E54 When The Whole Family Begins To Heal

May 21, 2026 15m

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. What began as two…

S1E53 Letting Go Without Giving Up

May 07, 2026 13m Transcript

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 families who feel…

S1E52 What To Do After You Said The Hard Thing

Apr 23, 2026 17m

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 wondering if you made…

S1E51 The Moment You Stop Walking On Eggshells

Apr 09, 2026 12m

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 the home, tension…

S1E50 When You Are Tired Of Being Strong

Mar 26, 2026 13m

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 emotional…

S1E49 When Progress Feels Invisible

Mar 12, 2026 9m

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 stories and practical…

S1E48 Celebrations

Feb 27, 2026 10m Transcript

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 choosing to…

S1E47 Staying Hopeful When Trust Is Still Fragile

Feb 12, 2026 9m Transcript

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 examples, he shares…

S1E46 When Reconnection Feels Slow

Jan 29, 2026 9m

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 recovery…

S1E45 Laying The Groundwork

Jan 01, 2026 15m

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 fixes, this…

S1E44 Gratitude In The Middle

Dec 18, 2025 13m

Joseph explored the concept of gratitude in family recovery, discussing how it helps individuals find light amidst darkness and survive challenging situations. Through personal stories and practical…

S1E43 After The Substance Stops

Nov 13, 2025 12m Transcript

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.…

S1E42 The Family Healing Blueprint: Feel, Laugh, and Live Again

Oct 16, 2025 15m Transcript

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…

S1E41 Is It Enabling or Helping?

Aug 21, 2025 14m Transcript

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…

S1E40 You Are Not Crazy: Understanding The Chaos Of Addiction

Aug 07, 2025 14m Transcript

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…

S1E39 The Power Of Family Support

Jul 24, 2025 12m Transcript

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…

S1E38 Loving Them Without Losing Yourself

Jul 10, 2025 12m Transcript

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…

S1E37 Peace Over Panic: Supporting Without Sinking

Jun 26, 2025 9m Transcript

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…

S1E36 When They Don’t Want Help, What You Can Still Do

Jun 12, 2025 9m Transcript

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…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Family Sobriety Now have?

Family Sobriety Now has published 56 episodes since March 2024, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

Is Family Sobriety Now still active?

Family Sobriety Now is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 15m.

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