214. Tuning in to your wounded parts for deep healing with Drew Wild214. Tuning in to your wounded parts for deep healing with Drew Wild
How I quit alcohol
Sobriety coach Drew Wild shares his journey from addiction to self-compassion, revealing the power of inner healing.
55:45•30 Jan 2024
Healing Deep Wounds: Drew Wild on Sobriety and Self-Compassion
Episode Overview
- Drew shares his personal journey of addiction and healing, from early exposure to alcohol and coping mechanisms.
- He reflects on the impact of preverbal trauma and conditional love on his self-perception.
- Drew discusses the transformative power of deep listening and building compassionate relationships with our inner selves.
- Exploring somatic-based healing modalities and trauma work, he unveils the impact of emotional neglect and the need for authentic self-love.
- His empowering insights provide hope for those navigating addiction and healing, inspiring a deeper understanding of inner healing and self-compassion.
“I think that thoughts are a byproduct of feelings. A lot of old school healing modalities have it completely backwards, and it's becoming much more mainstream and pretty evident that it's the other way around.”
What if the key to overcoming addiction lies in understanding the wounds we've carried since birth? In this heartfelt episode, sobriety and co-dependency coach Drew Wild sits down with host Danni Carr to share his personal story of battling addiction and finding healing. Drew opens up about his early exposure to alcohol and weed, driven by a desperate need for validation and love.
He dives into the effects of preverbal trauma, explaining how our nervous systems are shaped even before we're born by our mothers' emotional states. Drew's journey is not just about quitting substances; it's about uncovering the deep-seated beliefs and coping mechanisms that once served us but eventually turned maladaptive. He discusses how many of us fill the void with alcohol or other habits to numb our pain, and emphasizes the importance of building a compassionate relationship with our inner selves.
Through his exploration of somatic-based healing and trauma work, Drew reveals the profound impact of emotional neglect and the necessity of authentic self-love. His candid insights provide a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction, inspiring a deeper understanding of inner healing and self-compassion. Whether you're on your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, Drew's story offers valuable lessons and a reminder that healing is possible when we tune in to our wounded parts.
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