Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
NY Times Best Selling Author Judy Mandel - Tried to Save My Addicted Niece
NY Times Best Selling Author Judy Mandel - Tried to Save My Addicted Niece
NY Times Best Selling Author Judy Mandel - Tried to Save My Addicted Niece
Thursday 5th January 2023
Join NY Times Best Selling Author Judy Mandel as she discusses the link between family trauma and addiction on 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return'.
21 minutes
Informative
Thought-provoking
Raw
Engaging
Supportive
About this podcast
Author:
Joanie Sigal
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
406 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Judy Mandel: Unraveling Family Trauma and Addiction
If you're an alcoholic or if you're an addict, you need to get the next fix and you need to continue to drink or you need to continue to use.
What if the trauma of a past generation could ripple through time and impact the lives of those yet to come? In this episode of 'The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return', NY Times Best Selling Author Judy Mandel sits down with host Joanie Sigal to explore this very idea. Judy's second book, 'White Flag', dives deep into the transgenerational trauma stemming from a tragic plane crash in 1952 that forever altered her family's life.
But Judy doesn't stop there; she connects these traumatic roots to her niece Cheryl's battle with addiction. Through her investigative memoir, Judy seeks to answer the heart-wrenching questions every family member of an addict asks: Why did this happen? Could it have been prevented? Judy's conversation with Joanie is a heartfelt journey through the complexities of addiction, brain chemistry, and the often-overlooked impact of family history.
She emphasizes the importance of medical-assisted treatment, counseling, and social services as essential tools in the fight against addiction. The episode also sheds light on alternative detox methods and education for sustainable lifestyle changes. For anyone grappling with addiction or supporting a loved one through it, Judy's insights offer a beacon of understanding and hope. She underscores that addiction is not a one-size-fits-all issue; it's influenced by a myriad of factors, including past traumas that may span generations.
By treating addiction like any other disease, with compassion and comprehensive support, we can better navigate the path to recovery. Tune in to hear Judy Mandel's compelling narrative and discover how understanding the past can illuminate the path to healing in the present.