How Letting Go Can Get You Your Life Back...
Podcast: Cake For DinnerPublished On: Mon Nov 03 2025
Description: Today we sit down with Allison Doss, author of The Unbossing, to share an unfiltered story of motherhood, addiction, loss, and redemption. Allison opens up about losing custody of her two sons during the darkest chapter of her addiction — and the years of healing, faith, and surrender that followed. From her husband’s transition and her struggle with control to the miracle of rebuilding her family, this episode reveals what it truly means to let go and trust God’s plan. If you’ve ever battled guilt, shame, or the weight of trying to fix everything as a mother — this conversation will move you, inspire you, and remind you that healing is always possible. 00:00 – Introduction 02:55 – Why Allison wrote The Unboxing 04:13 – When her husband came out as transgender 07:34 – Learning to let go as a mother 08:45 – Losing custody and rebuilding her relationship with her sons 10:25 – Finding purpose in recovery and sharing her story publicly 14:50 – Helping other women heal through honesty and humor 21:07 – Practicing grace and surrender as a mother in recovery 23:19 – How her husband’s transition led to spiritual awakening 26:30 – Sobriety, self-awareness, and living without shame 33:05 – Tattoos, symbolism, and the story of transformation 35:03 – Reflections on aging, motherhood, and gratitude 40:00 – Closing thoughts: purpose, surrender, and God’s timing 💬 Key Themes -Motherhood and addiction recovery -Letting go of control and finding faith -Rebuilding relationships after trauma -Shame, surrender, and self-forgiveness -Finding purpose through pain Connect with Allison: https://www.instagram.com/therealbossdoss Connect with Keesha: https://www.instagram.com/keeshawscott
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