📜 Episode Description / Show Notes

What happens after recovery — when the dust settles and real life begins again? In this raw and honest conversation, we dive deep into the often-overlooked side of healing: the mental health challenges that come with breaking stigma, setting boundaries, and repairing relationships after addiction.

From the pressure to “just be better” to the complicated feelings of reconnection, this episode explores the realities of rebuilding trust — with yourself and with others — while staying committed to your growth. We talk about why some relationships thrive post-recovery while others fade, how to protect your peace without shutting people out, and the power of choosing yourself even when others don’t understand.

If you’ve ever struggled with guilt, shame, or fear about what comes next in your healing journey, this conversation is for you. It’s real talk about second chances, self-worth, and the hard but hopeful work of becoming who you were always meant to be.

💬 In this episode, we discuss:

• The heavy weight of stigma and how to push back against it
• Setting and enforcing boundaries — even with people you love
• What healthy reconnection looks like after addiction