Loving Them Through It: A Parent’s Truth About Addiction & Recovery with Janelle Martin

In this deeply honest episode of Becoming Sound, Krista sits down with Janelle Martin, author of Losing Her, Finding Us, to explore addiction through a rare and powerful dual perspective — that of a parent and a child in recovery.Janelle shares her journey as a mother navigating her daughter’s addiction and recovery, opening up about the emotional toll addiction takes on families, the weight of shame and guilt parents often carry, and why denial can keep families stuck longer than necessary.Together, Krista and Janelle unpack the importance of early intervention, education around addiction and brain health, and the life-changing power of community support. This conversation offers compassion, clarity, and hope for parents who love their children deeply but feel lost, afraid, or unsure how to help.If you are parenting a child struggling with addiction — or healing from the ripple effects of substance use within your family — this episode is a reminder that you are not alone, and support is not a failure… it’s a lifeline. Key TakeawaysAddiction impacts the entire family, not just the individualShame and guilt often keep parents from asking for helpA dual parent-child perspective offers deeper understanding and healingEarly intervention can change the trajectory of substance useBrain health practices support recovery and emotional regulationEducation empowers parents to respond with compassion instead of fearCommunity support is essential — isolation makes everything harderSharing our stories helps break stigma and invites connectionConnect with JanelleWebsites: https://www.ourbeautifulrecovery.com   https://www.tmcbrainhealthcenter.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourbeautifulrecovery/ https://www.facebook.com/YourBrainCanHeal/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ourbeautifulrecovery/ https://www.instagram.com/themindconnection/BOOK ORDER LINKS:AMAZON: https://a.co/d/5HJYn0CBARNES & NOBLE: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/losing-her-finding-us-janelle-martin/1147548204?ean=9798891853072GOODREADS: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236165775-losing-her-finding-us?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=2b7asZc3n0&rank=1Connect with Us: 🔗 Website:  https://kristazaft.com/🔗 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/zaftkrista/🔗 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/krista.zaft/🔗 TikTok:   https://www.tiktok.com/@kristazaft?lang=en🔗 YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@kristazaftIf this conversation resonated, share it with someone who needs to hear it — because silence and shame don’t heal families, connection does.👉 Grab the free Self Love guide at kristazaft.com to start unlearning the patterns of over-functioning and begin building a life where you're supported, seen, and thriving.💬 Want personalized support? Book a free strategy call to explore how coaching can help you reclaim your energy, self-trust, and vision for a life that actually feels good.Please Note: The views, information and opinions expressed during the Becoming Sound podcast series are solely those of the individuals involved. The content of this podcast is to educate, inform and for entertainment purposes only. This podcast series  and the content presented does not constitute for medical or other professional advice or services. If you are in crisis or in need of help, please contact your medical or professional provider.