TW: addiction
In this emotional and candid episode, Maren and Eva sit down with Maria aka MamaMaria, who opens up about her journey with addiction, sobriety, and healing. Maria shares her powerful story of breaking generational patterns of addiction and finding strength in sobriety as a mother and stepmother. Growing up in a family impacted by addiction, Maria's story is a testament to resilience and the transformative power of self-compassion and community.
As a psychologist and Aware Parenting Coach, Maria offers insight into how addiction recovery and parenting intersect, and how she uses tools from her own recovery to support parents in their own healing journey. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of recovery, hope, and the importance of living life one day at a time.
Tune in for a raw, inspiring conversation about healing from addiction, breaking the cycle of dysfunction, and learning to parent with love and patience in the face of life’s challenges.
What You’ll Learn:
How addiction can impact families and parenting
Maria's personal story of sobriety and breaking generational cycles
The intersection of addiction recovery and parenting
Tools for self-compassion and emotional resilience
How to manage life with sobriety and navigate the emotional toll of addiction
The importance of community and support in the recovery process
Practical tips for parents who want to break dysfunctional family patterns
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