Losing Her, Finding Us with Janelle Martin | Episode 485
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đ More About JanelleDoctor of Functional Medicine âą Brain Healer âą Licensed CounselorFounder of The Mind Connection, a holistic mentalâhealth practice in Houston, TXhttps://mindconnection.org/đ Janelleâs BookLosing Her, Finding Us: A Motherâs Fight, A Daughterâs Journey and the Road to Recovery https://a.co/d/7r17SHvđ Recovery Literature (QuitâLit) RecommendationsHigh Achiever â Tiffany Jenkinshttps://a.co/d/75xRh9tBeyond the Yellow Brick Road: Our Children and Drugs â Bob Meehanhttps://a.co/d/aP86wueđĄ Best Piece of Recovery AdviceLet it gođ” Song That Symbolizes RecoveryâMy Storyâ â Big Daddy Weave https://youtu.be/1TKAN-nAsu8?si=ptrgvKQfllYiSSrsđ Episode SummaryIn this episode of The Way Out Podcast, Dr. Janelle Martin shares her powerful journey navigating the challenges of parenting a child with addiction. She reflects on the emotional toll, the trauma, and the longâterm commitment required for families to heal alongside their loved ones.Janelle emphasizes the importance of family recovery, unconditional love, and the need for sustained support systems. She discusses her holistic mindâbody approach at The Mind Connection, where she helps clients heal trauma, regulate emotions, and rebuild connection. Her book Losing Her, Finding Us bridges the gap between parent and child perspectives, offering hope, insight, and practical guidance for families walking the recovery path.Her message is clear: recovery is not an individual journey â itâs a family transformation rooted in compassion, education, and daily practices that strengthen resilience.âš Key TakeawaysRecovery is strongest when families heal together.Addiction affects the entire family system.Parent meetings provide essential support and connection.Letting go is a crucial part of the healing process.Longâterm recovery is necessary for lasting change.Unconditional love thrives in recovery communities.Trauma plays a major role in addiction and healing.Writing her book helped bridge perspectives between parent and child.Holistic healing supports brain health and emotional regulation.Daily practices keep recovery grounded and sustainable.đ§ The Way Out PlaylistCurated exclusively by guests of The Way Out Podcast â available only on Spotify.https://open.spotify.com?episode/07lvzwUq1L6VQGnZuH6OLz?si=3eyd3PxVRWCKz4pTurLcmA© 2015â2026 The Way Out Podcast | All Rights ReservedTheme Music: all clear by Ketsa â licensed under CC BYâNCâND 4.0https://ketsa.uk/browse-music/
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