EPISODE 2: Getting to the Root

Before the symptoms… there’s a story.Before the behavior… there’s a root.In this episode, we talk about how recovery really begins — not with behavior management, but with honest reflection. We unpack how survival patterns like addiction, codependency, control, and burnout usually start long before we notice them.This isn’t about blame. It’s about freedom.You can’t heal what you’re afraid to look at.But once you trace the root — you can finally stop watering it.In this episode:What "getting to the root" really meansHow we both realized our symptoms were actually survival strategiesHow childhood patterns can become adult painWhy curiosity > shame when it comes to changeResources:Celebrate Recovery group locator:https://crlocator.com/Find an AA meeting near you:https://www.aa.org/find-aaSupport for codependency (CoDA):https://coda.org/find-a-meeting/Connect with us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootingforyou.podcast/Email: [email protected] episodes every WednesdayShare this with someone who's doing the deeper work. You're not alone. We're rooting for you. 🖤