Join me + my TikTok bestie, Lauren as we discuss dealing with family members who are addicts and how we have committed to doing the inner work to heal from these unhealthy bonds.

Lauren intimately shares her personal story about her relationship with her mom.

In this episode, we dive into:

0:00 Introduction

3:00 Lauren’s upbringing being raised by an immigrant mother from Japan who dealt with trauma and how it affected her mother’s mental health

8:00 Going no contact comes from the ultimate place of love for ourselves + them

11:15 Setting boundaries successfully and what it actually looks like

12:40 What our loved ones say while on a substance isn’t actually who they truly are

15:08 Nobody can save a person who lives with addiction - but their own choice to break free

17:22 It is not a bad thing to want to protect your peace over staying in a relationship that isn’t good for your mental health

19:45 Remember that the version of who they are with you isn’t always the same version everyone else sees too - stay true to your own lived experience.

24:52 What setting a boundary actually looks like - not by controlling or changing others - but by honoring what you need and giving it to yourself

28:50 Sometimes you need to set boundaries with your own self to not allow external factors to sabotage your current state of mind or peace

33:00 It is never too late to seek help and get support to help you navigate deeply complicated relationship dynamics

37:00 The importance of balancing the inner work + remembering to enjoy your life in the present moment too

& SO MUCH MORE

This was by far such a transformative episode for me + I hope it is for you too.

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