"How do I help my loved one struggling with addiction?"

listen to episode 1 of Circle of Chairs Conversations

Listen in now to the first Circle of Chairs Conversations.

And, no, this isn’t a podcast. In case you were wondering.

Well, not really.

I wanted to do something different—and because I love

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so much, we are keeping it here. You’ve got to be in the circle to get access.

These are weekly-ish discussions about topics that are important to you.

You will hear clinical insights, research-based trends, and conversations from experts in the fields of addiction, mental health, and trauma recovery.

Our first topic? One of my favorite things to talk about: Family.

How do we help our loved ones who are struggling?

How can we help ourselves if we are feeling overwhelmed by what our loved one is going through—or by what they’ve put us through?

Research has some really interesting things to say about the impact of family on recovery. I can’t wait to dive into this topic and also share more about how you can support your loved one. Not after you’ve figured it all out, but right now. In the middle of whatever you might be facing right now.

Let’s jump in.

Have a question you’d like answered, know a great guest, or want to have a conversation? Send me a message and let’s connect!

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Caroline Beidler, MSW, is an author, speaker, and Managing Editor of Recovery.com, where she combines expert guidance with research to help people find the best path to healing and treatment. Her next book, When You Love Someone in Recovery: A Hopeful Guide for Understanding Addiction, is coming Spring 2026 with Nelson Books. Drawing from her own recovery journey through addiction, mental health challenges, and trauma, along with training as a clinical mental health provider and addiction recovery expert, Caroline is passionate about guiding you into seasons of greater healing. Learn more about her books here.