Finding Strength in Family Recovery with Janelle Martin
Episode Overview
Recovery is most effective when the whole family is involved. Holistic approaches can enhance mental health and support sobriety. Letting go as a parent is crucial for both personal and familial healing. Support groups provide a vital community for sharing experiences. Dual perspectives in recovery stories offer deeper insights.
"The whole family gets sick. And so the whole family needs to recover."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Janelle Martin, a doctor of functional medicine and founder of The Mind Connection, shares her compelling story of navigating the family side of recovery. With a unique perspective as both a professional and a mother, Janelle opens up about her daughter's battle with addiction and how it transformed her life.
Through laughter and tears, she emphasises the importance of family recovery, revealing how parent meetings and peer support became her lifeline. Janelle's holistic approach to mental health, focusing on brain healing and natural methods, offers a fresh take on recovery. Her book, 'Losing Her, Finding Us', co-written with her daughter, provides dual perspectives on their journey, making it a must-read for anyone touched by addiction.
Janelle's story is not just about overcoming adversity but about creating a supportive community where families can heal together. This episode is a testament to the power of love, understanding, and the willingness to let go. Are you ready to explore how family dynamics can change the course of recovery?