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Janice V. Johnson Dowd, LMSW

Author, Speaker, Mom, Recovering Alcoholic, and Social Worker specializing in Addiction, Family Therapy, and Helping Recovering Individuals Repair Relationships with Their Loved Ones.

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I lost my family in active addiction and did almost as much damage in early sobriety. Contuinue to explore this site to see how I earned back their trust and respect

The Recovering Relationships Podcast

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We started this podcast because so many of you asked to hear more about our journey — the real, messy, and hopeful work of repairing relationships after addiction. Your curiosity, your questions, and your stories inspired us to open up and share ours.

We will dive into topics close to our hearts: family connection and the ongoing journey of healing, understanding, and rebuilding trust. Our discussions will explore the challenges we face, the lessons we've learned, and the paths to creating a supportive environment for ourselves and our loved ones.

We can’t wait to invite you into these conversations and hope you will find meaning and hope within them.

The first episode is out now.

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A guide for the recovering individual (from addiction, alcoholism, or mental illness) on how to repair and rebuild relationships with their family and friends.

Book Signing - St. Tammany Commission on Families, May 13th - 10 am - 2 pm Tammany Oaks Church of Christ, 3700 - LA 59, Mandeville, LA

“Janice Dowd has written a masterpiece of a book.” - Maggie W. Banger, LPC-S

Check out some of the other podcasts that I have recently made appearances on

The Hello Someday Podcast

The Confident Sober Women Podcast

When I Stop Fighting Podcast with Host Daryl Dittmer and Guest Janice Dowd

More Podcast Appearances listed in the Menu

Repairing Relationships with Your Children After Quitting Drinking

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Rebuilding What Addiction Broke

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Mother, author, speaker, therapist, and recovering alcoholic, whose goal is to help individuals repair relationships with their loved ones.

I will be speaking or presenting workshops at the following events;

St. Tammany Commission of Families - Health Fair

May 13th - 21st, 2025 - Mandeville, LA

National Association of Social Workers - Florida Chapter

June 12 - 14, 2025, Orlando, Florida

Journey Together Addiction Professionals Conference

September 2nd - 4th - Cool Springs, TN

I am currently accepting invitations for speaking events across the United States

Presentation topics include;

Addiction Prevention, Relapse Prevention, The Adolescent Brain, Breaking Cycles of Generational Trauma, The Intersection of Grief and Addiction, From Burnout to Purpose for Professionals, Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue

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