Minimalist Moms Podcast | Purposeful Life & Parenting Tips9 Apr

When You Love Someone in Recovery | Caroline Beidler (Bonus Episode)

Today’s guest says that when we talk about addiction, we often focus on the individual but rarely on the people standing right beside them.

The parents, the spouses, the friends… who so deeply want to help, but often feel like they’re walking on eggshells - unsure if what they’re doing is actually supporting healing… or unintentionally making things harder.

In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline Beidler, a licensed social worker and author of When You Love Someone in Recovery, to talk about what it really looks like to support a loved one through recovery in a way that fosters connection, not fear.

If you love someone in recovery - or want to better understand how to show up with clarity and compassion - this conversation is such a valuable resource.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

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Recovery.com
Connect with Caroline:
Website
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Book: When You Love Someone in Recovery: A Hopeful Guide to Understanding Addiction

About Caroline|

Caroline Beidler, MSW, is an author, speaker, and managing editor of Recovery.com, where she combines research and expert insight on addiction and mental health. Drawing from her own recovery journey, she is the founder of the Women's Recovery Leadership Foundation and helps others find healing through her newsletter and podcast, Circle of Chairs, which reaches thousands weekly. Caroline’s next book, When You Love Someone in Recovery, a compassionate and practical guide to understanding addiction and supporting loved ones through recovery, hits shelves April 2026. She lives in eastern Tennessee with her husband and seven-year-old twins.

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