Relatable Wisdom18 Dec 2025

You’re Avoiding the Real Work That Heals You — Life Lesson Quotes — Jennifer Chase | Ep 192

In this episode of Relatable Wisdom, I sit down with Jennifer Chase, a life coach whose journey through addiction, recovery, and family healing gives her wisdom that’s both raw and practical. Jennifer shares the quote that’s become her touchstone: “The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek,” by Joseph Campbell. This mantra guided Jennifer as she faced addiction personally, as the daughter of an alcoholic, and as a mother supporting a child in recovery. She opens up about how true healing only began when she confronted the painful places she’d spent years avoiding—the “caves” full of shame and trauma. For listeners, Jennifer’s powerful vulnerability is a reminder that the peace and freedom we’re seeking often require courage to address the tough stuff head-on. Whether you’re struggling with addiction in your family, recovery, or simply trying to heal old wounds, Jennifer’s insights and actionable advice will inspire you to do the deeper work and find the treasures waiting on the other side.

Connect With Jennifer Chase
Website: https://www.riseaddictionlc.com

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction And Welcome
00:35 Meet Jennifer Chase
00:53 A Life Shaped By Addiction
00:59 The Quote That Changed Everything
02:39 Discovering Real Treasure
03:33 Healing Is Daily Work
04:04 The Moment The Quote Hit Home
05:16 Why Some Recover, Some Don’t
06:07 Addiction As Symptom Not Root
08:11 Treating Pain vs. Treating Cause
09:12 Diving Deep Into The Cave
13:35 What’s Inside The Cave
15:09 The Specific Work We Avoid
16:35 Fear And Power In The Cave
17:34 Reframing The Quote As “Work”
18:20 Trying Everything—What Really Works
21:31 Doing The Right Work The Wrong Way
23:11 Individualized Recovery Is Key
23:27 How Jennifer Helps Families
24:37 Where To Connect With Jennifer
24:54 Closing And Takeaways

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