Do What You Can Live With: Navigating Through Addiction and Recovery
Brandi Mac, MSN, ACNP-BCDo what you can live with: Navigating Through Addiction and Recovery is a podcast that shares the struggles of loving someone with substance use disorder, and explores harm reduction and the lived experiences of those in recovery. Hosted by Brandi Mac, a critical care nurse practitioner, and mother of an adult daughter with substance use disorder. Each episode provides raw and real lived experienc... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 25 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | RelationshipsMental HealthSociety & CultureHealth & Fitness | |||
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In this episode of the Do What You Can Live With podcast, host Brandi Mac and her daughter Brooke discuss their journey through addiction and recovery. They explore the challenges of aftercare, the importance of support systems, and the per... more
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In this episode, Brandi Mac discusses the complexities of long-term recovery from addiction, focusing on the challenges faced by families and loved ones. She shares her personal experiences and insights on the lack of resources, the impact ... more
In this episode of the Do What You Can Live With podcast, Brandi Mac shares her personal health struggles, the importance of real human connections, and her experiences in the recovery space. She discusses the ethical responsibilities of advocates, t... more
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- Extremely relatable!
Listening through the ears of the addict it is so welcoming knowing that other families share my struggles. Through the years of addiction, the many many rehabs, down to my Mom raising my kids when I couldn’t. It’s been a long road but we aren’t giving up! Thankful to have ran across a FB post a few years ago and started following Brandi and her daughter.
Apple Podcasts5Michelle Ringler
United States5 months ago - I needed to hear this!
Thank you for sharing. I am an addict and to hear the raw truth coming from a mom, a loved one, to another addict really is an eye opener. I am also a mom to 3 amazing adults and a Gigi to a handsome 3 year old boy and the thought of one of them struggling with this horrible disease truly terrifies me. June 9, 2015 I took the step to start my recovery journey and it was the best thing I had done for myself. April 2023 I relapsed. I am currently seeking treatment, something I should have done the... more
Apple Podcasts5TabRSmithUnited States5 months ago - Very valuable podcast
Being so vulnerable and honest online is so powerful. I think of your family often and have so much hope you can escape the cycle of addiction. 🤍
Apple Podcasts5Angelina CavazosUnited States2 years ago - Much needed perspective
Hi Brandi,
Love the podcast I have followed you for a while now. I’m in recovery and connect with ever thing you share.
Apple Podcasts5megs 10/10United States3 years ago - Thank you
Thank you so much for making this podcast. My father was an addict and although he is still clean, my entire childhood he used and I'm still having trouble letting everything go. I'm excited to see where you take this and excited to be apart of it! Again thank you thank you thank you. None of us are alone in this!
Apple Podcasts5_beautifuldisaster_United States3 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Ireland/Health & Fitness/Mental Health |
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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This show centers on loving someone with substance use disorder, with a focus on practical family dynamics, harm reduction, and ongoing recovery. Episodes explore gaps in aftercare, the realities of maintaining sobriety, medication-assisted treatment, boundaries, and the emotional toll on families, often told from a mother's perspective. Noteworthy is how personal storytelling drives advocacy for compassionate, community-based supports and realistic expectations for long-term recovery, while addressing stigma, policy considerations, and the social factors that shape addiction journeys.
Listeners are likely drawn to candid, experience-based conversations that blend healthcare insight with survivor resilience. The host's background as a nurse... more
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