Hollywood Director Mark Rosman on His Daughter's Addiction & What Saved Their Family

Not sure what to do next? Here's a good first step. call 866-407-4130 Hollywood director Mark Rosman has helped create some of the most beloved family films and television shows, including A Cinderella Story, Lizzie McGuire, and Even Stevens. But behind the cameras, he and his family were facing a battle they never expected—his teenage daughter's addiction. In this powerful episode of Addiction Talk, Mark shares the deeply personal journey that inspired his upcoming film, Keep Coming Back. He opens up about the denial, fear, heartbreak, and ultimately the hope that came from learning one of recovery's most important lessons: families heal too. 00:00 Hollywood Director Mark Rosman's Daughter's Addiction Intro 01:31 From Even Stevens & Lizzie McGuire to Meaningful Storytelling 04:04 Why Mark Rosman Made a Movie About Family Addiction 06:27 The Powerful Recovery Lesson Every Parent Needs to Hear 11:46 When Mark Realized His Daughter Was Struggling with Addiction 13:29 The Addiction Specialist Who Changed Everything 16:31 Early Warning Signs Parents Often Miss 18:48 Why Parents Struggle with Denial During Addiction 20:54 Trying to Fix Addiction: What Didn't Work 23:15 When Mark Began His Own Recovery Journey 26:06 Setting Healthy Boundaries with a Loved One in Addiction 30:12 How Family Recovery Helped Open the Door to Healing 31:46 Advice for Parents Living with Addiction at Home 36:22 Finding Hope After Addiction and Family Recovery 39:16 The Meaning Behind Keep Coming Back 41:03 Cast, Release Date & The Future of Keep Coming Back 47:12 Mark Rosman's Final Message of Hope for Families In this interview, you'll learn: How Mark first realized his daughter was struggling with addiction The warning signs parents often miss Why families can't "fix" addiction alone How setting healthy boundaries changed everything The role of family recovery and support groups like Al-Anon Why his personal experience inspired Keep Coming Back A message of hope for parents and loved ones facing addiction today