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  • #784 Family Secrets & Letting Go - Sophia Laurenzi

#784 Family Secrets & Letting Go - Sophia Laurenzi

Friday 23rd January 2026

Sophia Laurenzi shares her journey of family secrets, mental health, and finding peace. A compelling story of resilience and recovery.
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136 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Compassionate
Healing
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Mental Illness Happy Hour
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Paul Gilmartin
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Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Healing Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Family Secrets & Finding Peace: Sophia Laurenzi's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Sophia Laurenzi discusses her father's mental health and coming out.
  • She shares insights from working with Death Row inmates.
  • Sophia reflects on her struggles with codependency.
  • The episode highlights the importance of compassion in justice.
  • Sophia's journey is a testament to resilience and healing.
"I felt so painful and I really obsessed over whether he had been planning it for days or weeks, or was it spur of the moment?"
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? In this episode of Mental Illness Happy Hour, Sophia Laurenzi shares her deeply personal story about family secrets and the path to letting go. Sophia talks candidly about discovering her father's mental health struggles and his coming out, as well as her own battles with codependency. She recounts her work with inmates on Death Row, offering a unique perspective on justice and compassion.
Her story is not just about confronting the past but also about the resilience it takes to move forward. Host Paul Gilmartin guides the conversation with humour and empathy, creating a safe space for Sophia to explore these complex themes. You'll find yourself reflecting on how personal experiences shape our understanding of mental health and recovery.
This episode is a heartfelt reminder that while the journey to sobriety and healing is fraught with challenges, it is also filled with moments of clarity and hope. Are you ready to explore the complexities of mental health and addiction through Sophia's lens?
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