The desperate belief that "rehab will fix everything" once you can just get them in the door.

When Psychosis Looks Better: Is My Child Really Safe Or Just Calm Before The Storm? Focus on trying to keep you and your family safe.

The holidays can be overwhelming, especially when addiction and stress are part of your family’s reality. In this 7-minute episode, Nina shares raw encouragement and practical ways to take the holidays one day at a time—without letting heavy emotions or big expectations swallow you up. From small coping tricks to gentle reminders that every morning is a chance to begin again, you’ll walk away with hope and permission to just be human. Whether you need support, a fresh start, or just a few minutes to breathe, this one’s for you.

How to Spot Early Signs of Addiction in Your Child: What Every Parent Needs to Know Before the Holidays.” This kind of episode is highly relevant for parents who are just starting to notice changes, suspect substance use, or are overwhelmed with holiday stress and worry about their child's well-being.​

Worried your kid might end up just like you? This episode dives into those fears we all have—wondering if the way we were raised or the struggles we went through will repeat in our children. If you’ve faced addiction, tough emotions, or made choices that weren’t perfect, you’re not alone. Let’s talk about breaking cycles, learning from the past, and hoping for a better future—for you and your child.

Pregnant and wondering what kind of parent you want to be? This episode is all about getting real with yourself—thinking ahead, facing the family history, and asking the tough questions. When addiction runs in your family, how do you prepare for what’s ahead? No judgment, just honest talk and support for moms-to-be trying to do right by their babies. Whether it’s hope, fear, or both—you’re not alone in this journey.

Why won’t they just accept help? It’s the question that haunts so many of us as parents — especially when we’ve offered everything from therapy to rehab, and still hear “no.” In this heartfelt episode, I open up about the gut-wrenching reality of loving a child who’s battling addiction or mental illness but refuses treatment.

I dive into the emotional disconnect between what we see and what they feel, the fear that keeps them from reaching out, and why love alone isn’t always enough. With raw honesty and lived experience, I share what parents can do when their child won’t get help — and how to stop collapsing under the weight of trying to save them alone.

If you’re stuck in the heartbreak of watching your child spiral while refusing support, this episode is for you.

Key Topics:

• Why addicted children often refuse help

• The emotional and psychological disconnect between parent and child

• How fear and shame can block recovery

• When love isn’t enough — and what actually helps

• Setting boundaries and getting support for yourself

Takeaway:You are not alone. You are not powerless. And your strength still matters — even when they say no.

In this short but powerful episode, I open up about the confusion so many of us face as parents: Is it mental illness, addiction, or both? When your child is spiraling, it’s hard to know what you’re really dealing with — and even harder to know what to do. I share what I’ve learned, what I’ve lived through, and why the label doesn’t matter as much as the love and support we give ourselves and our kids. You’re not alone — and you’re not supposed to have all the answers.