Jessica Hoppe is the author of "First In the Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery, and the American Dream." Her memoir details her path of decolonizing recovery and delineating the impacts of systemic harm from individual responsibility. In this episode:
Jessica's family history of mental health and the US government's narrative of the "war on drugs."
How systemic harm, hyper-independence, and affirmative action built a narrative of undeservingness
The American Dream and exceptionalism
Decolonizing recovery, finding your voice



Connect with Jessica and read her book: jessicahoppeauthor.com / @jessicahoppeauthor

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Jessica Hoppe is the author of "First In the Family: A Story of Survival, Recovery, and the American Dream." Her memoir details her path of decolonizing recovery and delineating the impacts of systemic harm from individual responsibility. In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Jessica's family history of mental health and the US government's narrative of the "war on drugs."</li>
<li>How systemic harm, hyper-independence, and affirmative action built a narrative of undeservingness</li>
<li>The American Dream and exceptionalism</li>
<li>Decolonizing recovery, finding your voice</li>
</ul>
 
Connect with Jessica and read her book: jessicahoppeauthor.com / @jessicahoppeauthor
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📞Send us a voicemail! If you are black or brown and want to share how Un-Addiction has impacted your life, leave us a message at: <a href="https://www.speakpipe.com/UAPod">https://www.speakpipe.com/UAPod </a>
 
📖Dr. Nzinga Harrison's book, "Un-Addiction: Six Mind-Changing Conversations That Could Save a Life" is out now! Order here: <a href="https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/">https://www.nzingaharrisonmd.com/ </a>
 
📱Find Nzinga on Threads and X (Twitter): @nzingamd / LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nzingaharrisonmd/ </a>
 
📧Follow us on IG @unaddictionpod. If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.
 
Questions, suggestions, and anything else? Email us at: <a href="mailto:unaddictionpod@gmail.com">unaddictionpod@gmail.com </a>
 
💜If you or a loved one are experiencing addiction, have questions about recovery, or need treatment tailored to you, visit <a href="http://eleanorhealth.com/">eleanorhealth.com</a>

Is addiction hereditary? Can stress or trauma cause addiction? Can I lead a fulfilling life after addiction?

In Un-Addiction, the podcast, Dr. Nzinga Harrison and her guests will answer these questions and more. Hear hopeful and inspiring stories from your favorite artists, authors, and change-makers as we un-learn what we think we know about addiction, undo the stigma around addiction and uncover the critical conversations necessary to take our lives back from addiction.

Dr. Nzinga Harrison is a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in addiction medicine, and co-founder of Eleanor Health, whose mission is to help those affected by addiction live amazing lives. 

Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod

If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

Is addiction hereditary? Can stress or trauma cause addiction? Can I lead a fulfilling life after addiction?
In Un-Addiction, the podcast, Dr. Nzinga Harrison and her guests will answer these questions and more. Hear hopeful and inspiring stories from your favorite artists, authors, and change-makers as we un-learn what we think we know about addiction, undo the stigma around addiction and uncover the critical conversations necessary to take our lives back from addiction.
Dr. Nzinga Harrison is a board-certified psychiatrist with a specialty in addiction medicine, and co-founder of Eleanor Health, whose mission is to help those affected by addiction live amazing lives. 
Follow us on IG: @unaddictionpod
If you'd like to watch our interviews, you can catch us on YouTube @unaddictionpod.

Un-Addiction with Nzinga Harrison, MD

Episode 22: Jessica Hoppe (First In the Family)

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