Episode Details

In this episode, I sit down with Evan Jarschauer, a licensed psychotherapist and one of the most experienced interventionists in the country.

Evan has led interventions for families from all walks of life — including one that aired on Keeping Up with the Kardashians. We talk about what actually happens during a real intervention, the emotional weight of the job, and some of the heaviest cases he’s ever faced (including working with families where a parent is dying).

Evan also opens up about his own childhood trauma and how it shaped the way he works with families today.

Topics we cover:

- What really happens behind the scenes of a family intervention

- The emotional toll of working with families in crisis

- Why denial is so powerful (and the most common things people say)

- The difference between people who stay sober long-term vs. those who don’t

- What it’s like when a dying parent wants to see their child get help before they pass

If you love someone who’s struggling with addiction or mental health, this episode offers a rare look into how families can actually get help.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Intro

01:45 – Evan’s personal story & childhood trauma

06:41 – Doing Kim Kardashian’s intervention

11:27 – What actually happens during a real intervention

14:12 – The hardest cases (including dying parents)

18:16 – Common things people in deep denial say

21:16 – Why the substance is usually a symptom, not the root

23:32 – What actually determines long-term recovery

27:11 – What families should do first when someone is struggling

31:52 – What keeps Evan doing this work

Evan’s Website: behavioralhelp.com

If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

#Intervention #AddictionRecovery #FamilyIntervention #MentalHealth

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