This episode of the Heal with Kat podcast explores addiction from the lens of Family Constellation Therapy (FCT). The episode delves into the complexity of addiction, its root causes, and the role of trauma, pain, and disconnection. Kat discusses the impact of addiction on the nuclear family, extended family, and ancestral patterns. She also explores the connection between addiction and attachment patterns, as well as the role of mothers and fathers in addiction development. Kat provides insights into the impact of war trauma, the role of belonging in addiction, and the importance of acknowledging and confronting addiction in order to heal. TIME STAMPS: 00:00 Understanding Addiction Through Family Constellation Therapy 11:03 The Role of Our Mothers in Addiction 36:56 The 4 Attachment Styles 43:32 Developmental Ages: 0, 3, 5, 7, 10 & 13 46:57 Explaining Intergenerational Addiction Causes 50:39 The Basics of Epigenetics 52:22 War Trauma's Ties To Addiction 54:36 The Brains Reward Center & Addiction 59:59 What Do We Do With This Information? 01:07:59 Empowering Recovery: Holding a Vision of Healing for Those in Addiction 01:10:12 Announcing a Giveaway: Free Family Constellation Therapy Session SHOW LINKS: CONNECT WITH KAT: Instagram TikTok Website ✨ WANT TO WIN A FREE FAMILY CONSTELLATION THERAPY SESSION WITH ME? ✨ All you need to do is rate, subscribe, and review this episode and send a screenshot of that to my DM's on Instagram! *Winner is announced on the last day of the month.