In this episode, Jey welcomes guest Janice to discuss the topic of recovery mixed with motherhood. Janice shares her personal story of growing up with addiction in her family and how distractions played a role in coping. They explore the genetic predisposition to addiction and the responsibility for repairing relationships. The importance of transparency, accountability, and consistency in parenting is emphasized. Janice opens up about her unresolved relationship with her biological mother and the need for forgiveness and reconciliation. The episode concludes with the YDP3 segment, where Janice shares her roots, what grounds her, and advice for struggling parents.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Year's Greetings

01:34 Guest Introduction and Personal Connection to Topic

03:52 Distractions as Coping Mechanism

08:28 Genetic Predisposition and Family Dysfunction

10:29 Responsibility for Repairing Relationships

16:57 Importance of Transparency and Accountability

21:50 The Role of Consistency in Parenting

22:13 Personal Experience with Biological Mother

26:57 Unresolved Relationship with Biological Mother

31:27 Cycle of Family Dysfunction and Responsibility for Repair

34:07 Importance of Forgiveness and Reconciliation

40:11 Wrap-up and Key Takeaways

41:41 YDP3: Where Are You Rooted?

43:03 YDP3: What Grounds You?

44:30 YDP3: Advice for Struggling Parents

46:16 Hope and Conclusion

48:03 Guest Contact Information

Find more of Janice

IG- https://www.instagram.com/parenting_in_recovery/

Website- https://www.janicejohnsondowd.com/

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