41. Walking Through the Fire: Parenting, Addiction & The Road to Recovery with Janelle Martin

In today’s episode of Life Biz & All That Jazz, host Jasmine Lisciotto sits down with Janelle Martin, a mother whose life was forever changed by her daughter’s battle with addiction and the long road toward healing that followed.Janelle shares her raw, honest, and deeply human story of navigating the pain, fear, and uncertainty that come with loving someone through addiction. She opens up about the impact of parental alienation, the emotional toll it took on her family, and the heartbreaking moments that forced her to confront her own beliefs, boundaries, and resilience.Through this emotional and deeply grounding conversation, Jasmine and Janelle explore what it really means to support a child fighting addiction; how isolating it can feel, how overwhelming the guilt becomes, and why no parent should ever be expected to carry that weight alone. Janelle speaks candidly about the importance of seeking support, finding treatment options tailored to the individual, and slowly rebuilding trust and connection one moment at a time.Janelle and her daughter eventually turned their story into a powerful book, documenting both the painful truths and the profound healing they experienced along the way. She also shares her work in holistic mental health, from microcurrent neurofeedback to trauma-informed practices that help families recover not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually.This episode is a reminder that healing is not linear. That connection can be its own medicine. That transformation is possible, even when the fire feels impossible to walk through. Whether you’re navigating addiction in your family, supporting a loved one, or carrying your own quiet battles, Janelle’s story offers hope, compassion, and the reminder that you are never alone.If this episode supported your heart, please subscribe, share, or leave a review, it helps this podcast reach more people who need these conversations. Come say hi on Instagram:🎙️ @lifebizandallthatjazz💁‍♀️ @jasminelisciottoofficialConnect with Janelle Martin📘 Her Mother–Daughter Book: Losing Her, Finding Us: A Mother’s Fight, A Daughter’s Journey, and the Road to Recovery. A moving memoir of addiction, recovery, forgiveness, and the road back to connection: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FCTPGMXM🌐 Websites:Our Beautiful Recovery — https://www.ourbeautifulrecovery.comThe Mind Connection Brain Health Center — https://www.tmcbrainhealthcenter.com📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/ourbeautifulrecovery/https://www.instagram.com/themindconnection/📘 Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ourbeautifulrecovery/https://www.facebook.com/YourBrainCanHeal/Until next time—remember: it’s all about progress, not perfection.⚠️ Content Warning:This episode contains discussions about addiction, parental alienation, mental health struggles, and family trauma. Please listen with care, and skip anything that feels overwhelming for where you are today.If You or Someone You Love Is Struggling with Addiction:You are not alone. Please reach out to a support service in your region:🇦🇺 Australia – Alcohol & Drug Foundation: 1300 85 85 84🇳🇿 New Zealand – Alcohol Drug Helpline: 0800 787 797🇺🇸 United States – SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-4357🇬🇧 United Kingdom – FRANK: 0300 123 6600🌎 International Support Directory: https://www.addictioncenter.com/hotlinesIf you feel unsafe or in immediate danger, please contact your local emergency services.