Addiction Is a Family Disease | I’ve Lived Every Side of It

Addiction does not affect just one person. It affects the entire family.In this episode of Chewing the Crust with The Pie Eating Man / @thepieeatingman I’m joined by Jennifer Chase, a woman in long term recovery, life coach, daughter of an alcoholic, and mother of a recovering addict.Jennifer has experienced addiction from every angle. She grew up around it. She struggled with it herself. And she faced the devastating moment of discovering her son had become addicted in her own home.We talk openly about:• Addiction as a family disease• Generational trauma and breaking cycles• Codependency and control• Setting boundaries with someone you love• Recovery beyond sobriety• Shame, guilt, and self trust• Healing without losing yourselfThis is an honest, serious conversation about what addiction really does to families, and how recovery is possible even when it feels impossible.If this resonates, please like, subscribe, and share. It genuinely helps the podcast reach people who may need it.Jennifer’s website:https://www.riseaddictionlc.com🎧 More conversations about resilience, mental health, and life pivots:Chewing the Crust with The Pie Eating Man / @thepieeatingman 📘 My BookIf traditional self help has never felt written for you, my book The Pie Eating Man’s Guide to a Healthy Mind is for everyday people living real lives.Available here:https://amzn.eu/d/9jNqAjB#AddictionRecovery#FamilyAddiction#RecoveryJourney#Codependency#MentalHealth#Healing#BreakingTheCycle#Podcast#ChewingTheCrust#Podmatch