In this episode of the Sharing Without Shame podcast, host Donna Marston welcomes Ian McLoone, a licensed addiction psychotherapist, educator, and co-founder of Expanse in Minnesota. Together, they dive into the realities of addiction treatment, the importance of family healing, and the hope that recovery brings.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

- Why methadone and other medications for opioid use disorder save lives, despite stigma.

- The myths of “rock bottom” and why tough love can do more harm than good.

- How families can heal alongside their loved ones—and why ignoring family recovery is toxic.

- A compassionate explanation of harm reduction and why it’s essential in saving lives.

- Practical ways to set healthy, loving boundaries without enabling.

The hopeful truth: most people struggling with substance use disorder do recover.

Resources & Links

Connect with Ian: https://www.ianmcloone.com/ | https://expansemn.com/

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Thank you for tuning in! May your faith and strength heal your heart.

In this episode, Donna welcomes Katie Anderson, a proud mom and a woman in long-term recovery with over 9 years of sobriety. Katie shares her journey from addiction to healing, the role of family, and the powerful lessons she’s learned about resilience, spirituality, and breaking generational cycles.

Topics Covered:

- Katie’s path into addiction and what led her to recovery

- The role of family dynamics in both addiction and healing

- Honest conversations with children about substance use

- Overcoming shame and asking for help

- Tools, faith, and daily practices that support long-term recovery

- Advice for parents and loved ones navigating a child’s addiction

💛 “Recovery is a process, and you don’t have to do it alone.”

👉 Learn more about Donna’s work and resources at sharingwithoutshame.com

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Thank you for tuning in! May your faith and strength heal your heart.

In this episode of Sharing Without Shame, Donna Marston welcomes author and journalist Mallary Tenore Tarpley to talk about her ongoing recovery journey from an eating disorder.

Mallory shares how her disorder began after the loss of her mother, how shame kept her silent, and how she now embraces the "middle place"—a space between illness and full recovery that so many experience but few talk about.

Topics We Cover:

- What recovery really looks like (not always a finish line)

- Slips vs. relapses: learning to shift perspective

- The importance of language, honesty, and support

- How parents can approach conversations without blame

- Small, powerful ways to celebrate progress

Mallory’s new book Slip releases August 5 and explores the complexity of healing with empathy, truth, and grace.

Connect with Mallary Tenore Tarpley: https://www.mallarytenoretarpley.com/contact

Books: https://www.mallarytenoretarpley.com/

"Grab my free "5 Boundaries and Breakthrough" Guide. here: https://sharing-with-out-shame.kit.com/690016dc78

Sponsors:

Experience Inner Peace with Calming Therapy Bracelets

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Thank you for tuning in! May your faith and strength heal your heart.