Welcome to another transformative episode of the Podcast, hosted by Dr. Louise. This week’s conversation is especially close to home — Dr. Louise sits down with her oldest daughter, Sydney Holland, for an intimate and powerful discussion about resilience, personal growth, and the complexities of family.

Together, they revisit pivotal moments from Sydney Holland’s childhood, including the profound impact of losing her father and witnessing her mother’s strength through adversity. Sydney Holland opens up about her journey with addiction and recovery, exploring how early struggles with sobriety led her toward a life of mentorship, empathy, and independence. This rare, candid exchange between mother and daughter offers listeners both inspiration and insight into navigating life’s toughest challenges with dignity and courage.

Connect with Sydney:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sydneydholland

Website: https://theurbanandthemystic.com/

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger

In this episode of Ask Dr. Louise, Dr. Louise sits down with longtime friend Casey Gooding, partner at Jaywalker Lodge, for a conversation about recovery, connection, leadership, and personal growth.

Casey shares how golf has shaped meaningful relationships and mentorships throughout his career before diving into Jaywalker Lodge’s approach to addiction recovery. He explains why lasting recovery goes beyond completing a treatment program—it’s about creating experiences that help people rediscover joy, purpose, ambition, and community.

They also discuss the importance of long-term treatment, family involvement, and creating an environment where transformation can take root. Casey shares stories of men who arrived in crisis and went on to build meaningful lives, with some even returning to serve others in recovery.

The conversation explores mentorship, fatherhood, resilience, and how adversity can ultimately shape a life of greater purpose and service.

Connect with KC:

Website: https://www.jaywalkerlodge.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaywalkerlodge

https://www.instagram.com/calisparty/

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger

On this episode of Ask Dr. Louise, Dr. Louise welcomes Felicia Montiforte, co-founder of Imagine Recovery in New Orleans, to share her story of addiction, recovery, and service. Felicia recounts early substance use, escalating opioid addiction after a car accident at 40, and the consequences that led to losing custody of her children in 2006 after a blackout. She describes entering treatment in 2008, meeting court-ordered conditions through “footwork,” and reuniting with her children in 2009, ultimately rebuilding strong relationships. Felicia discusses stigma women face in addiction and recovery, the value of addressing substance misuse before “rock bottom,” and the hope and community found in treatment. She also explains her ties to the Harmon Recovery Foundation and her current full-time RV travel while working remotely and continuing her mission.

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:00 Podcast Opening
• 00:56 Meet Felicia
• 02:17 How We Met
• 04:48 Harmon Foundation
• 07:29 Accident And Addiction
• 09:21 Losing Custody
• 11:44 Footwork To Reunite
• 17:06 Women Shame And Stigma
• 20:19 Owning Your Story
• 22:01 Imagine Recovery Origin
• 25:43 Wine Mom Culture
• 29:48 RV Reset And Advice
• 36:34 Closing Thanks

Connect with Felicia Montiforte:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicia_imagine/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/felicia-montiforte-16620232

Website: https://www.imaginehousenola.com/about-us

Connect with Dr. Louise:

Website: https://www.allaboutinterventions.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutinterventions/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlouisestanger/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drlouisestanger