Episode 22: Jessica Hoppe (First In the Family)

Jessica Hoppe is the author of "First In the Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery, and the American Dream." Her memoir details her path of decolonizing recovery and delineating the impacts of systemic harm from individual responsibility. In this episode: Jessica's family history of mental health and the US government's narrative of the "war on drugs." How systemic harm, hyper-independence, and affirmative action built a narrative of undeservingness The American Dream and exceptionalism Decolonizing recovery, finding your voice   Connect with Jessica and read her book: jessicahoppeauthor.com / @jessicahoppeauthor ___   📞Send us a voicemail! If you are black or brown and want to share how Un-Addiction has impacted your life, leave us a message at: https://www.speakpipe.com/UAPod   📖Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/   📱Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/   📧Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.   Questions, suggestions, and anything else? Email us at: [email protected]   💜If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit eleanorhealth.com  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.