In this raw and deeply personal episode, Leanna sits down with Debra Bloomfield and Amanda Cantrell to unpack the tangled impact of addiction on relationships—romantic, parental, and generational. From the heartbreak of CPS involvement to the slow rebuild of trust, Debra shares her journey from losing her children during active addiction to becoming a present, devoted grandmother who shows up with fierce love. Amanda opens up about being both the child of an addicted parent and a mother in recovery, navigating a multigenerational household where healing is layered and ongoing.
Leanna reflects on her own marriage and the emotional fallout of relapsing after giving birth to her daughter—how everything shifted, and how recovery reshaped connection. Together, the trio explores what it means to love through addiction, rebuild after betrayal, and redefine relationships in sobriety. They also share the haunting common thread of losing their fathers while incarcerated—a reminder of the grief that often goes unspoken.
This episode is for anyone who’s loved hard, lost deeply, and fought to reconnect. It’s claws out, hearts open, and truth on full display.

Trigger warning: This episode contains candid discussions of addiction, trauma, and recovery.