Matthew Butler
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Alcohol, Relapse, Women’s Recovery Spaces & Breaking Generational Patterns
Alcohol, Relapse, Women’s Recovery Spaces & Breaking Generational Patterns
Alcohol, Relapse, Women’s Recovery Spaces & Breaking Generational Patterns
Friday 5th December 2025
Explore Patti's emotional journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting women's recovery spaces and breaking generational patterns.
Explicit
73 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Informative
Hopeful
Raw
About this podcast
Author:
Matthew Butler
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Emotional neglect can lead to substance misuse as a coping mechanism.
- Breaking generational trauma requires conscious effort and support.
- Women-centred recovery spaces offer unique benefits for long-term sobriety.
- Relapse can be prevented through strong community connections.
- Therapy is crucial for addressing the root causes of addiction.
"The opposite of addiction is not sobriety. The opposite of addiction is connection."
What remarkable journeys have people faced head-on against addiction? This episode of the 'Believe in People' podcast takes you on an emotional ride through Patti's life, marked by trauma, addiction, and eventual recovery. Growing up in a dysfunctional family in 1970s San Francisco, Patti faced overwhelming challenges. With parents who barely communicated and a home environment steeped in alcoholism, she turned to drugs and alcohol at a young age to escape her pain.
Losing her mother to alcoholism at 16 was a pivotal moment that shaped her understanding of addiction and generational trauma. Host Matthew Butler guides listeners through Patti's journey, exploring the impact of emotional neglect and the allure of hallucinogens in the 70s drug culture. You'll hear about her struggles with identity and purpose, and how women-centred recovery spaces offer a more compassionate approach to long-term recovery.
Patti's story is a testament to breaking generational patterns and finding strength in connection and community. With light-hearted moments amidst the serious subject matter, this episode provides a raw and honest look at addiction's complexities. It also highlights the importance of therapy and supportive networks in recovery, reminding us that the opposite of addiction is not sobriety but connection. Ready to be moved by real-life accounts of triumph over adversity?
Tune in to explore how individuals like Patti turn their lives around and find hope in the darkest times.