Recovery Centered Podcast — Tim Roberto with Ashley Zarmanian, MA, LMHC

In this powerful episode of the Recovery Centered podcast, host Tim Roberto sits down with Ashley Zarmanian, co-founder and clinician at Mangrove Therapy Group. Together they explore the intersection of trauma and addiction recovery, diving deep into how early attachment wounds and developmental trauma show up in addictive behaviors and relationships. Ashley brings both clinical expertise and real-world insights to the conversation, breaking down topics like empathy vs. enabling, the importance of healthy boundaries, and how supportive communities can foster long-term healing. Listeners will gain practical guidance on how to support loved ones without sacrificing their own wellbeing, understand the emotional drivers behind addictive patterns, and learn about evidence-informed approaches to recovery that honor both compassion and accountability.