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Parents in Recovery with Sarah Benton – 330

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Pam Howard discusses parenting in recovery with Sarah Benton as the holidays approach, a season that tests sobriety.
In episode 330 of Less Drama More Mama, host Pam Howard welcomes Sarah Benton, a licensed mental health counselor and advanced alcohol and drug counselor with over 20 years of sobriety. Sarah discusses her book 'Parents in Recovery', which explores the intersection of addiction recovery and family life. She shares her personal story of being a high-functioning alcoholic who started drinking at 14 and struggled with binge drinking while maintaining academic and professional success. Sarah explains how becoming a parent introduced new challenges to her recovery, such as sleep deprivation and emotional sobriety issues. The interview includes insights from Sarah's research, where she interviewed parents in recovery and a control group of non-recovery parents, highlighting differences in perspectives on self-care and genetic concerns. Sarah talks about the importance of discussing substance use with children, citing statistics that delaying alcohol use until after age 15 reduces addiction risk. She also provides advice for mothers considering recovery, including resources like support groups and therapy. The episode concludes with Sarah expressing pride in recovery and encouraging listeners to question their relationship with substances.

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A reflective, family-focused conversation about sobriety and parenting in December.

Pam Howard's episode 330 lands in December with a clear focus on sobriety, parenting, and the realities of the holiday season. Sarah Benton brings 20 years of sobriety, clinical credentials, and a strong interest in lived experience, which keeps the discussion grounded in family…

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For December, when holidays and sobriety both get a vote.

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