S2E10 | The Myth of the Problem Child with Andrea Ashley of AdultChildPod

Listen to this episode from Time with Tim Fletcher on Spotify. What does it really mean to be the “problem child” in a dysfunctional family? In this powerful conversation, Andrea Ashley (host of The Adult Child Podcast) joins Tim Fletcher and Andy Carlson to share her story of growing up with an alcoholic parent, being scapegoated, and turning to addiction as a teen. Andrea opens up about the shame that shaped her identity, the turning points in her recovery, and how she transformed pain into purpose through her community. Together, they explore how addiction is often just a symptom, why sobriety alone isn’t enough, and what it takes to heal from complex trauma.Follow AndreaInstagram | https://instagram.com/adultchildpodLinktree | https://linktr.ee/adultchildpodcastSubscribe to Time with Tim to stay tuned!Connect with us:Website: www.timfletcher.caYouTube (Main): @TimFletcherYouTube (Podcast): @TimeWithTimPodcastInstagram: @timfletchercoFacebook: TimFletcherCoTikTok: @timfletcher_coHave a question for Tim Fletcher? Submit it here! https://bit.ly/TimewithTimQuestionBoxIntro/Outro Music:‘Take Your Pick’ by Aaron LiebermanYouTube Audio Library License - Royalty-FreeDisclaimers:The Time with Tim Fletcher Podcast is for informational purposes only to provide understanding, learning, and awareness about complex trauma. No information published here can replace professional evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are in crisis, please contact your local crisis hotline at https://988.ca/, https://988lifeline.org/, dial 988, or call your local emergency services.Ads in this podcast are automatically placed. While we strive to monitor ad content, we cannot guarantee complete oversight, and advertiser views may not align with our own.