November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the dedication, challenges, and strength of those caring for loved ones. In this episode of Breaking the Stigma with Dr. Lisa, meet Adriee, a mother, advocate, and person in recovery who shares her powerful journey of overcoming addiction, rebuilding family relationships, and becoming a caregiver to her aging parents. Adriee opens up about the emotional challenges of caregiving, navigating complicated family dynamics, and finding support when the weight of responsibility feels overwhelming. Her story is a reminder that caregivers need support too, and that Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength®.

In this episode of Breaking the Stigma with Dr. Lisa, Aurora, a Latina mother of two school age children and Parents Anonymous® Parent Leader, shares her family’s experience navigating her daughter’s anxiety and panic attacks. She talks about supporting a child who is struggling, the impact of social media, and the importance of creating space for children to express their feelings.

Aurora shares how Parents Anonymous® Group helped her feel less alone, build confidence as a parent, and find support for her daughter. When her daughter experienced a particularly difficult moment, she reached out to the Parent & Youth Helpline for support.

The conversation also explores breaking generational patterns around emotions, partnering with schools, the positive impact of sports and music, and helping children build confidence and resilience. Above all, Aurora reminds parents that they don’t have to navigate difficult moments alone—and that Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength®.

Parents Anonymous, Inc. today announced the launch of Breaking the Stigma with Dr. Lisa, a new podcast featuring honest conversations about the strengths and challenges parents and young people face every day. Hosted by Parents Anonymous President and CEO Dr. Lisa Pion-Berlin, the podcast is founded on one core belief: Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength®.

Breaking the Stigma with Dr. Lisa premieres Saturday, Oct. 10, on World Mental Health Day. Each episode will feature parents, young people and advocates sharing firsthand experiences with mental health, family pressures and the decision to reach out for support.

About Parents Anonymous, Inc.
Parents Anonymous® is a leader in evidence-based programs dedicated to building on the strengths of parents, children and youth to foster family and community well-being. Parents Anonymous Weekly Adult and Children & Youth Groups is recognized by The Federal Title IV-E Prevention Clearinghouse as proven to Effectively Improve Parenting, Enhance Mental Health and Reduce Substance Abuse while Ensuring Child Safety for parents, children and youth of all ages. The organization also operates the National Parent & Youth Helpline™ and California Parent & Youth Helpline®, the only positive research-backed, no-cost helpline nationwide. Emotional support is provided by trained counselors, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by calling/texting 1-855-427-2736 or through live chat at nationalparentyouthhelpline.org and caparentyouthhelpline.org.