I Did Kim Kardashian’s Intervention – The Reality of Family Interventions

<p>In this episode, I sit down with Evan Jarschauer, a licensed psychotherapist and one of the most experienced interventionists in the country.</p><p>Evan has led interventions for families from all walks of life — including one that aired on <i>Keeping Up with the Kardashians</i>. 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).</p><p>Evan also opens up about his own childhood trauma and how it shaped the way he works with families today.</p><p><b>Topics we cover:</b></p><p>- What really happens behind the scenes of a family intervention</p><p>- The emotional toll of working with families in crisis</p><p>- Why denial is so powerful (and the most common things people say)</p><p>- The difference between people who stay sober long-term vs. those who don’t</p><p>- What it’s like when a dying parent wants to see their child get help before they pass</p><p>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.</p><p><b>Timestamps:</b></p><p>00:00 – Intro</p><p>01:45 – Evan’s personal story &amp; childhood trauma</p><p>06:41 – Doing Kim Kardashian’s intervention</p><p>11:27 – What actually happens during a real intervention</p><p>14:12 – The hardest cases (including dying parents)</p><p>18:16 – Common things people in deep denial say</p><p>21:16 – Why the substance is usually a symptom, not the root</p><p>23:32 – What actually determines long-term recovery</p><p>27:11 – What families should do first when someone is struggling</p><p>31:52 – What keeps Evan doing this work</p><p>Evan’s Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://behavioralhelp.com" target="_blank">behavioralhelp.com</a></p><p>If this episode helped you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs to hear it.</p><p>#Intervention #AddictionRecovery #FamilyIntervention #MentalHealth</p><p>---</p><p><b>My Links:</b></p><p>- Sober Mentoring: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://calendly.com/thewillpowerpodcast/30min" target="_blank">https://calendly.com/thewillpowerpodcast/30min</a></p><p>- Instagram: @thewillpowerpodcast</p><p>- TikTok: @willgordonsober</p>