Rachel and Colin sit down with Licensed Master Social Worker Janice J. Dowd and her daughter Katie for an honest conversation about rebuilding relationships in recovery. They discuss living amends, family dynamics, recovery meetings, and how sober activities and service evolve over time. This episode looks at what healing actually requires long after early sobriety.
Topics Covered
- Rebuilding relationships in recovery
- Living amends and long term accountability
- Family dynamics and generational healing
- Recovery meetings and finding the right fit
- Sober activities and service
- Finding serenity without alcohol
Guest Information
Janice J. Dowd, LMSW - Author and conference speaker
Mother in long term recovery helping families and professionals build capacity, regulation, and repair
Mother in long term recovery helping families and professionals build capacity, regulation, and repair
Website: https://www.janicejohnsondowd.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting_in_recovery/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-dowd-b748b141/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/parenting_in_recovery/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janice-dowd-b748b141/
Standout Moments
- Katie shares what it was like when her mom first got sober and how recovery impacts the whole family
- A candid discussion about recovery meetings and finding the right fit
- Katie describes Janice’s continued work, writing, and education as living amends
- Honest talk about sobriety in the restaurant industry
About Sober Banter
Sober Banter is a recovery podcast hosted by Rachel and Colin, a married couple who got sober together in November 2021. The show focuses on life after alcohol, recovery in real time, and the conversations people do not always say out loud. We believe there is no one right way to get sober and that laughter still belongs in recovery.
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