Today we sit down with Allison Doss, author of The Unbossing, to share an unfiltered story of motherhood, addiction, loss, and redemption.
Allison opens up about losing custody of her two sons during the darkest chapter of her addiction — and the years of healing, faith, and surrender that followed. From her husband’s transition and her struggle with control to the miracle of rebuilding her family, this episode reveals what it truly means to let go and trust God’s plan.
If you’ve ever battled guilt, shame, or the weight of trying to fix everything as a mother — this conversation will move you, inspire you, and remind you that healing is always possible.
00:00 – Introduction
02:55 – Why Allison wrote The Unboxing
04:13 – When her husband came out as transgender
07:34 – Learning to let go as a mother
08:45 – Losing custody and rebuilding her relationship with her sons
10:25 – Finding purpose in recovery and sharing her story publicly
14:50 – Helping other women heal through honesty and humor
21:07 – Practicing grace and surrender as a mother in recovery
23:19 – How her husband’s transition led to spiritual awakening
26:30 – Sobriety, self-awareness, and living without shame
33:05 – Tattoos, symbolism, and the story of transformation
35:03 – Reflections on aging, motherhood, and gratitude
40:00 – Closing thoughts: purpose, surrender, and God’s timing
💬 Key Themes
-Motherhood and addiction recovery
-Letting go of control and finding faith
-Rebuilding relationships after trauma
-Shame, surrender, and self-forgiveness
-Finding purpose through pain
Connect with Allison:
https://www.instagram.com/therealbossdoss
Connect with Keesha:
https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott
