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The Lost Years: Surviving a Mother and Daughter’s Worst Nightmare

Published on: 8th May, 2022

In this episode, Elizabeth and Kristina discuss The Lost Years, the critically acclaimed addiction memoir Kristina wrote with her mother Candice Curry.

The Lost Years surviving a mother and daughter's worst nightmare is a story about a mother and daughter who survive addiction, codependency and each other. Told from two points of view, The Lost Years maps out in detail how both Kristina and her mother Candice found recovery and each other. Kristina shares the story behind the story as they discuss other insights about parent child dynamics when addiction is involved.

Kristina is the author of the critically acclaimed addiction memoir The Lost Years surviving a mother and daughter's worst nightmare. Her work on TLCs groundbreaking show Addicted went on to win the prestigious Prism award for the most accurate depiction of drug addiction. Her latest project was the television docu-series Codependent, which premiered on Lifetime and A and E. The riveting reality show documents Kristina's intervention work with addicted couples. The 6 episode series premiered as one of the most highly rated original shows on the Lifetime network. Kristina Wandzilak is credited with helping thousands of addicts and their families through her work as an international interventionist, author and television expert.

For more about the work of Interventionist Kristina Wandzilak and her story told through her book The Lost Years, visit the links below:

Website

https://www.fullcirclerecoverycenter.net

The Lost Years

https://www.amazon.com/dp/0977761819?tag=onamzelizab0f-20&linkCode=ssc&creativeASIN=0977761819&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.OJT4PV8UEBYG

Elizabeth Edwards is a singer songwriter, and recording artist known for her smooth vocals and powerful lyrics. She is a person in long-term recovery from Substance Use Disorder. She is a speaker and advocate for recovery causes and currently serves on the National Board of Directors for Faces & Voices of Recovery. She is the host of the new Podcast Giving Voice to Recovery.

Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions for addiction.

"There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."

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https://www.elizabethemusic.com/

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https://givingvoicetorecovery.com/

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https://youtu.be/bLUM7Ks9A1I


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Giving Voice to Recovery
A Place for Inspiration Hope & Healing from Addiction
Giving Voice to Recovery is designed to encourage, inspire and educate people who are seeking help with addiction and for those who are already recovering. In addition to monthly interviews, Elizabeth is hosting a weekly episode of "Just Sayin", a short podcast discussion about recovery concepts and the language that helps us heal.



We cover these subjects in broad terms and focus on solutions, education, support and community. We challenge the stigma of addiction and encourage healthy living. We are determined to thrive in recovery.



Join us as we share our stories about surviving addiction and thriving in sobriety. Follow Singer Songwriter Elizabeth Edwards as she interviews artists, authors, comedians, musicians, advocates, experts and inspirational figures from a compassionate and heartfelt solution based perspective.



Giving Voice to Recovery celebrates those who have found purpose in using their voice to change perceptions and challenge stereotypes while inspiring hope and providing awareness to those still seeking solutions.

"There is a healing power in sharing our personal recovery journeys."


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Elizabeth Edwards

Giving Voice to Recovery is a podcast for those ready to move beyond survival and into emotional sobriety, self-trust, and purposeful living.

Hosted by singer-songwriter and recovery advocate Elizabeth Edwards, the show blends deep healing work with the power of music and storytelling. Drawing on decades of lived recovery experience, Elizabeth explores what it really takes to break free from codependency, people-pleasing, and self-betrayal—while helping you reclaim your voice, creativity, and personal power.

Through honest conversations, practical tools, and soul-centered insight, this podcast guides you into a new way of being rooted in emotional freedom and lasting transformation.
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Elizabeth Edwards is a singer-songwriter, trauma-informed coach, and creator of the Power Practice & Purpose methodology. She is the founder of Giving Voice to Recovery and serves on the Board of Directors for Faces & Voices of Recovery.