A 10-Year-Old’s Perspective on Addiction with Holly & Malachi Porter

In one of the most powerful episodes of Addiction Uncovered, host Jill Nastase sits down with Holly Porter and her 10-year-old son Malachi to explore how addiction impacts not just individuals — but families.

Holly shares her journey from early substance use to becoming a counselor and business owner, now over 10 years sober. But what makes this episode truly unique is hearing from Malachi — a child growing up in recovery, navigating life with a sober mom and a father who is currently incarcerated due to addiction.

Malachi offers wisdom far beyond his years, speaking openly about loss, resilience, faith, and what it means to grow up surrounded by both addiction and recovery.

This episode is a must-listen for parents, families, and anyone who wants to understand the real impact of addiction across generations.

References: Addiction Uncovered – Hosted by Jill Nastase Holly Porter – Founder, Main Street Counseling Malachi Porter – Guest

Main Street Counseling – https://www.mainstreetcounseling.com Alcoholics Anonymous – https://www.aa.org

Contact: [email protected] Social: @mainstreetcounseling

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 – Intro 00:01:24 – From Experimenting to Addiction (Holly’s Story Begins) 00:05:50 – What a 10-Year-Old Learns from Addiction 00:13:35 – Growing Up with an Incarcerated Parent 00:17:58 – Turning Pain into Purpose (Helping Others Recover) 00:21:32 – Advice for Families Facing Addiction