If you have ever had to deal with an addiction in your family or friend circle, this episode is one you do not want to miss.  In this episode I am speaking to Michelle Weidenbenner, the founder of Moms Letting Go and the All-Mighty Mom Tribe – private support groups for moms of addicted loved ones.You will hear us discuss the following topics: How to avoid feeling regret, shame, guilt when you are dealing with addictionHow to avoid the woulda, coulda, shoulda trainLearning to stop trying to control the situation while still being supportiveThe importance of taking time for your own well- being and self-careAdvice on connecting with your person when there are so many topics you want to avoidWhat to do if other family members are enabling your personHow to find our own passion amidst the chaosNot letting the possibility of relapse, control what is good todayThe single most important piece of advice for someone in the midst of this journeyIn addition to the groups mentioned above, as the mother of a recovering addict, Michelle spends most of her time advocating for and coaching moms of addicted loved ones and is a passionate podcaster at Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up who wants to stop the stigma of substance use disorder and help moms of addicted loved ones find hope, courage, and support.Michelle is also an Amazon #1 Best-Selling and Award-Winning author and speaker. Her new book, Unhackable Moms of Addicted Loved Ones, Closing the Gap between Havoc and Hope released in June 2022. It’s a 30-day program for moms who want to heal.For her free ebook, Moms Letting Go Without Giving Up, 7-Steps to Self-Recovery go to MomsLettingGo.com https://momslettinggo.comTo join her support group: https://momslettinggo.teachable.com/p/All-Mighty-Mom-MembershipTo find Michelle's books: https://amzn.to/3INiXD4Michelle is a podcaster of Moms Letting Go Without Connect with Marianne: Website: Message In The Middle with Marianne Message In the Middle Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/422430469323847/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MessageInTheMiddle/playlists LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-demello-smith-678b9966 Email: Contact | Message In The Middle with Marianne Subscribe to Message In the Middle: Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Leave Us a Review: If you enjoyed today’s episode, please leave a review and share your favorite takeaway. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and bring you even more valuable content.Keep the conversation going - Join us for more insightful conversations in the Message in the Middle Private Facebook Community & subscribe to Message in th...