Love. Addiction. Sobriety. Trauma. Death. Grief. Each of these six seemingly simple words holds vast meaning and power, yet – when absorbed collectively – they pack a powerful punch that can bring us to our knees. Most of us have loved someone – or have been that someone – who has struggled with addiction. And some of us have felt that shattering pain of losing a loved one to the force of addiction. When this occurs, the suffering and guilt can feel too much to bear. Can love, creativity, and self-growth be enough to pull us through? Join Dr. Carla Manly and best-selling author and award-winning advocate Alicia Cook for a heartfelt journey into the world of love, addiction, death, grief, and healing.

Listener discretion is advised as this interview addresses addiction, death, and other highly sensitive topics. It also discusses factors related to addiction such as abuse, PTSD, alcoholism, opioids (e.g., heroin), fentanyl, and recovery.

Note: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911," "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline), or SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Additional links are in the show notes.