I lost my family in active addiction and did almost as much damage in early sobriety. Continue to explore this site to see how I earned back their trust and respect

The Recovering Relationships Podcast

New Episode

Drops on Friday, Sept. 26th

We started this podcast because so many of you asked to hear more about our journey — the real, messy, and hopeful work of repairing relationships after addiction. Your curiosity, your questions, and your stories inspired us to open up and share ours.

We will dive into topics close to our hearts: family connection and the ongoing journey of healing, understanding, and rebuilding trust. Our discussions will explore the challenges we face, the lessons we've learned, and the paths to creating a supportive environment for ourselves and our loved ones.

We can’t wait to invite you into these conversations and hope you will find meaning and hope within them

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- Turning Triggers into Transformation

-Five Healing Phrases to Build Trust with Your Partner and Family

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Alaska NASW and Journey Together TAADAC Conference Slide Presentations

Overcoming the Struggle for Family Reunification in Early Sobriety

Parenting Skills for Recovering Parents

Transformative Strategies for Creating Change and Breaking Cycles of Generational Trauma

A guide for the recovering individual (from addiction, alcoholism, or mental illness) on how to repair and rebuild relationships with their family and friends.

“Janice Dowd has written a masterpiece of a book.” - Maggie W. Banger, LPC-S

Life’s Toughest Climbs Happen Off the Trails

Whether it’s navigating sobriety, rebuilding family trust, or finding peace one step at a time on a forest path, this blog explores what it means to heal, grow, and move forward. From the chaos of addiction to the quiet wisdom of parenting and nature, you’ll discover honest stories, practical tools, and a reminder that every journey, no matter how steep, is worth the climb.

Check out some of the other podcasts that I have recently made appearances on

Home is Within You with Nadia Davis

The Deepening Podcast

Coming Soon - A New Series on the Home is Within You Podcast

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Parenting in Recovery

Rebuilding Relationships

Parenting after addiction is repair work. Nadia Davis and I share stories, scripts, and small practices that make families sturdier. Listen, save a tool from the show notes, and DM us your questions for a Q&A episode!

I will be speaking or presenting workshops at the following events;

Journey Together Addiction Professionals Conference

September 2nd - 4th - Cool Springs, TN

Alaska Biennial NASW State Conference

September 25-27, Anchorage, Alaska

I am currently accepting speaking event invitations.

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Presentation topics include;

• Gas Station Drugs

• The Adolescent Brain

• Breaking Cycles of Generational Trauma - Parenting Skills for Recovering Parents

• The Intersection of Grief and Addiction

• Overcoming the Struggle of Family Reunification

• Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue of Mental Health Professionals

• The Suicide Crisis - Current Trends, Prevalene and Evidence-Based Assessment & Treatment

Whether you're seeking education, motivation, or information, my content is designed to provide you with an uplifting experience.

DISCLAIMER: The following information is intended for general information purposes only. Any application of the material outlined in the following pages is at the reader’s discretion and is their sole responsibility. This blog does not intend to be diagnostic in any way and is not a substitute for a thorough clinical assessment and professional treatment