#18: Thriving Beyond Addiction and Mental Illness with Dr. Louise Stanger

How many times have you gotten into an argument with a loved one because you or them assumed what the other person was thinking? This is called Closeness Communication Bias. Dr. Louise Stanger is a Professional Interventionist, Author and Speaker helping families overcome addiction, substance abuse and mental illness. Communication is an important part of any family unit, and especially families dealing with addiction, which is 1 in 3 families in America!

We discuss:

• What is closeness communication bias 
• How can we be better communicators with our loved ones
• How COVID has negatively impacted our communication skills
• Why communication skills are important for overall health and wellness
• Key tips people can work on to start improving their listening skills
• The impact of COVID and the Big Pharma & alcohol industries on substance abuse and mental illness, especially for women
• Just because marijuana is legal now doesn't mean it's healthy or safe
• Advice for family members with a loved one struggling with substance abuse and addiction

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Connect with me:

Website: www.root-reasons.com

Instagram: @jessbrootreasons

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