Carolyn Bradfield – Founder & CEO, Pathroot Health

What role do families play in addiction treatment success?In this episode of Tim Talks: Behavioral Health, Tim Zercher sits down with Carolyn Bradfield, Founder & CEO of Pathroot Health, to discuss why family engagement may be one of the most overlooked factors in treatment retention and recovery outcomes.Drawing from both professional experience and her personal journey as the parent of a daughter who struggled with addiction, Carolyn shares powerful insights into the gaps families face throughout the treatment process. She explains how treatment providers can better support families, reduce early discharges, improve retention, and create stronger outcomes for both patients and organizations.The conversation also explores the financial impact of treatment dropouts, the importance of family alignment, and why education and engagement can be the difference between success and failure in recovery.If you're a behavioral health leader, addiction treatment provider, or anyone passionate about improving recovery outcomes, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.