This episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, hosted by Dave Roberts, features guest Janice V. Johnson Dowd—an author, speaker, and retired social worker with over 20 years of experience in family therapy and addiction recovery. Janice shares her personal journey with substance use disorder, her path to long-term sobriety, and the impact of addiction on family relationships. She discusses the importance of ongoing healing, the challenges of breaking dysfunctional family patterns, and the need for education and boundaries in recovery. Janice introduces her book, "Rebuilding Relationships and Recovery," which offers practical tools for individuals and families navigating addiction. The conversation emphasizes the value of communication, hope, and patience in rebuilding trust and connection, and provides insights for both professionals and families ...