Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Ashley Loeb Blassingame, Christiana Kimmich)
14.5 & 15.5 | After the Episode: Bless It Bag, Childhood Attachment & Christiana Interviews Ashley About Episode 15
14.5 & 15.5 | After the Episode: Bless It Bag, Childhood Attachment & Christiana Interviews Ashley About Episode 15
14.5 & 15.5 | After the Episode: Bless It Bag, Childhood Attachment & Christiana Interviews Ashley About Episode 15
Thursday 1st August 2019
Join Ashley and Christiana as they discuss Bless It Bag, childhood attachment, and Ashley's recovery journey on 'The Courage to Change' podcast.
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59 minutes
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Ashley Loeb Blassingame
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Bless It Bag, Childhood Attachment, and Ashley's Recovery Journey
We are selfish and self-seeking to the extreme, and the way to get out of that is to do things that are focused around helping other people and that can look a lot of different ways.
Ever wondered how childhood experiences shape your adult life? In this engaging episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', hosts Ashley Loeb Blassingame and Christiana Kimmich dive into a variety of topics that hit close to home. They kick things off by discussing Bless It Bag, a charitable initiative started by Bella Baskin that aims to help those in need.
Ashley shares her own heartwarming experience of distributing these bags, emphasizing the joy and purpose found in giving back. The conversation then takes a deeper turn as they explore the impact of childhood attachment—or the lack thereof—on addiction and recovery. Ashley and Christiana reflect on how early life experiences can influence substance use disorders, shedding light on the importance of addressing childhood trauma in therapy. It's a topic that resonates with many, especially those on their own recovery journey.
But it's not all heavy; Ashley also recounts an embarrassing yet hilarious story about Christiana that will leave you laughing out loud. They touch on various aspects of recovery, from the challenges of high-functioning addiction to the importance of being of service to others. Marriage in recovery also gets a spotlight, with both hosts sharing their insights on maintaining healthy relationships through communication and respect.
The episode wraps up with Christiana interviewing Ashley about her personal journey discussed in Episode 15. Ashley opens up about her struggles and triumphs, offering hope and encouragement to anyone battling addiction. Her story is a testament to the power of change and the support of loved ones in overcoming life's toughest challenges. Tune in for a mix of laughter, learning, and heartfelt moments that make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in recovery and personal growth.