“People With Substance Use Disorders - Addiction- Don’t Need Tough Love — They Need SMART love.”
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“People With Substance Use Disorders - Addiction- Don’t Need Tough Love — They Need SMART love.”
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Podcast Episode Description:
In this episode of the Break Free From Addiction Podcast, Barry Gregory, Ed.D., M.Ed., BA, a professional recovery coach, challenges the outdated “tough love” approach and introduces SMART Love — a smarter, evidence-based way families can support a loved one with addiction without enabling.
Discover why tough love often backfires by increasing shame, isolation, secrecy, and despair, and learn the five pillars of SMART Love:
- S: Support without Enabling
- M: Motivation through Empathy + Boundaries
- A: Accountability with Respect
- R: Resilience for the Family
- T: Tools Based on Evidence (not emotion)
I share powerful motivational strategies and cognitive reframes to stop enabling and rescuing thoughts and beliefs, practical SMART Love scripts you can use today, and why connection, compassion, and clear boundaries are the real keys to lasting recovery.
Tough love pushes people away. SMART Love brings them closer — and closer to healing and recovery. A must-listen for anyone supporting a loved one through addiction. For more information about smart love and recovery coaching, call us directly at 561-685-0555. Send comments and feedback to barrygregory1955@gmail.com.
Disclaimer: This podcast is not medical advice, and we recommend that people consult with a licensed medical doctor and/or mental health professional with questions about their health and care.
The Break Free From Addiction Podcast is a free resource for individuals, families, and communities seeking science-based information about addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. Each episode breaks down evidence-based strategies, practical tools, and real-world insights to help people understand addiction, support loved ones, and build healthier lives. Whether you’re in recovery, helping someone you care about, or working in the field, this podcast empowers you with the knowledge and hope needed to break free and stay free.
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Contact Information
Barry M. Gregory Ed.D., M.Ed., BA
Recovery Coach Trainer and Consultant
Phone: 561-685-0222
Email: barrygregory1955@gmail.com