Arlina Allen
Arlina Allen
405 Breaking Generational Trauma and Finding Recovery With David Shamszad
405 Breaking Generational Trauma and Finding Recovery With David Shamszad
405 Breaking Generational Trauma and Finding Recovery With David Shamszad
Thursday 20th November 2025
David Shamszad shares his recovery journey, breaking generational trauma and healing through courage and vulnerability.
Explicit
66 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Authentic
Healing
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Arlina Allen
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Vulnerability can be a path to healing and freedom.
- Breaking cycles of generational trauma requires courage.
- Self-care is crucial for mental health and recovery.
- Sharing personal stories can transform lives.
- Choosing courage daily can lead to profound change.
"Choose courage right now. It's about doing the harder thing, not tomorrow, but today."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this engaging episode, Arlina Allen sits down with David Shamszad, author of "I Am Someone You Know: The Fight for Recovery and Mental Health." David opens up about the hidden struggles of high-functioning addiction and growing up in an alcoholic home. You'll hear how he found the courage to heal from childhood trauma and undiagnosed bipolar disorder.
With vulnerability as his ally, David shares how telling his story and choosing courage moment by moment transformed his life. His journey through suicidal ideation and eventual recovery is both moving and inspiring. This conversation sheds light on breaking cycles of generational trauma and the power of self-care. If you've ever felt like you're holding it together on the outside but crumbling within, David's story will resonate deeply.
So, grab a cuppa and prepare to be inspired by tales of resilience and healing. What's your story of courage? Share your thoughts with others on your journey.