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Welcome to SoberCity, a heartfelt and transformative podcast hosted by Seth M., who found his own path to sobriety in August 2023. Each episode dives deep into the raw, inspiring stories of individuals who have reclaimed their lives from addiction, as well as the families who have faced the difficult decisions and emotions that come with loving someone struggling with dependency. Through candid conversations, SoberCity aims to bridge the gap between society and those battling alcohol and addiction, fostering a dialogue rooted in awareness, compassion, and understanding. Whether you’re seeking hope, insight, or a sense of community, this podcast is a beacon of light for anyone touched by addiction. If you or someone you know is struggling, or if you’d like to share your story as a guest, reach out at sobercitypod@gmail.com. Life is beautiful. Sobriety is worth it. Thank God for Today. This is SoberCity.
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Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
SEASON 1 : EPISODE 11
"The Other Side of Addiction: A Therapist’s Guide for Families & Spouses"
Seth sits down with Tracy Palecek—his own therapist—to tackle the often-overlooked struggles of family members living with addiction. As a licensed therapist specializing in trauma, resilience, and addiction dynamics, Tracy offers a lifeline to spouses and loved ones who feel isolated, manipulated, or emotionally exhausted by their partner’s disease.
This episode dives into:
🔹 Why families of addicts face *more* isolation than the addicts themselves
🔹 CODEPENDENCE - and also, the new movement of PRODEPENDENCE.
🔹 How addicts weaponize blame—and how to stop internalizing it
🔹 The PTSD-like triggers spouses face even after sobriety is accomplished
🔹 Why "dry drunks" can be just as destructive as active addiction
🔹 Boundary scripts that actually work (without becoming the "parent" in the relationship)
Tracy also shares her front-row perspective to Seth’s journey—including the lies he told in therapy for years—and why she believes families deserve their own support systems. Whether you’re navigating a loved one’s active addiction or rebuilding trust in recovery, this episode is a toolkit for survival—and a reminder that your pain matters too.
Connect with Tracy:
📧 tracy@palecektherapy.com
☎️ If you’re struggling with alcohol/addiction (or love someone who is), do not hesitate to reach out to Seth:
📧 sobercitypod@gmail.com
📞 605.545.2609
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✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sobercitypod
✅ YouTube: youtube.com/@sobercitypod
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