Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
#108 - One Step Ahead with Mataya Mandarino
#108 - One Step Ahead with Mataya Mandarino
#108 - One Step Ahead with Mataya Mandarino
Thursday 21st April 2022
Listen to Mataya Mandarino discuss growing up with addicted parents, finding peace through therapy, and overcoming anxiety in this touching episode.
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Get the buttons here!Mataya Mandarino: Growing Up Amidst Addiction and Finding Peace
Once you're able to do that internal work, I feel like you're able to bring a much more authentic, truer self to the table in front of people, and everybody attaches to authenticity and genuinity, right, and when you can do that and you don't have to fake it or hide behind the pain and all that stuff, it's a lot easier to connect with people.
Imagine being a child and having to step into the role of an adult because addiction has taken hold of your family. That's the reality Mataya Mandarino faced. In this heartfelt episode of 'Let The Journey Begin', hosts Hilary Roberts and Jason Wahler sit down with Mataya to uncover her journey through the tumultuous waters of parental addiction.
Mataya opens up about losing her father to addiction at a young age and how it thrust her into a state of constant anxiety. She shares the emotional burden of feeling like she had to be the mother of the household, becoming overprotective of her mom out of fear of losing her too. But Mataya's story isn't just one of struggle; it's also one of hope and healing.
She talks about how therapy became a turning point in her life, helping her set boundaries and mend her relationship with her mother. Through EMDR therapy, she managed to overcome anxiety and break free from codependency patterns. Mataya stresses the importance of being honest with your doctor and doing the internal work needed for true recovery. Her experiences serve as a beacon of hope, showing that with effort and authenticity, anyone can find happiness and fulfillment.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the effects of addiction, whether personally or within their family.