Recovering Too: Families Navigating Addiction
Recovering Too: Families Navigating Addiction
75. Overcoming the Statistics
75. Overcoming the Statistics
75. Overcoming the Statistics
Wednesday 25th May 2022
Boy Problems Podcast features Brandi Bennefield's journey from growing up with addicted parents to thriving as a successful adult. Listen for inspiration and advice.
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Recovering Too: Families Navigating Addiction
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Sharing your story does do so much for so many other people, and I'm really honoured to be able to be a part of your guys' community. So take what resonates and leave what doesn't.
Ever wondered how someone can rise above a tumultuous childhood and thrive? In this episode of the Boy Problems Podcast, hosts Katie, Jessica, and Shannon sit down with Brandi Bennefield, a tattoo artist from Alberta, Canada. Brandi's story is one of resilience and transformation. Growing up with parents in active addiction, she faced more than her fair share of chaos and dysfunction. But instead of letting her past define her, Brandi chose a path of sanity and self-improvement.
Brandi shares candidly about her coping mechanisms during those challenging years, offering a raw look at what it takes to choose mental health over familial ties. She opens up about the difficult decision to distance herself from toxic family members and the mindset shift required to stop holding herself hostage to her past. One of the most touching parts of Brandi's journey is her reconnection with her father after he got sober.
It's a testament to the possibility of growth and change, even in the most strained relationships. Brandi's insights on helping loved ones through addiction without enabling them are both practical and heartfelt. This episode is packed with valuable lessons for anyone navigating addiction, whether personally or within their family. Brandi's story serves as a beacon of hope, showing that it's possible to overcome the odds and build a successful, healthy life.
Tune in for an inspiring conversation that underscores the power of personal storytelling and the importance of mental well-being.