David Wilson
David Wilson
Caroline Strawson
Caroline Strawson
Caroline Strawson
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Join Sober Dave with Caroline Strawson as they discuss trauma recovery, narcissistic abuse, and healing your relationship with alcohol.
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57 minutes
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Author:
David Wilson
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Get the buttons here!Healing From Trauma: Caroline Strawson's Journey
Episode Overview
- Caroline's journey from homelessness to award-winning therapist.
- The parallel between narcissistic relationships and alcohol dependency.
- Importance of understanding the nervous system in trauma recovery.
- Strategies for healing from narcissistic abuse.
- How Caroline's work is transforming lives through positive psychology.
Tomorrow I'm not going to drink and I'm going to eat healthily and I'm going to start to exercise.
In this compelling episode of 'One For The Road', host Sober Dave welcomes the esteemed trauma therapist and coach Caroline Strawson. Caroline shares her incredible story of resilience and transformation, having survived narcissistic abuse and overcoming significant personal challenges, including homelessness and debt following her divorce in 2013. Caroline's journey is a testament to the power of healing and self-discovery, as she retrained and founded the School of Trauma Informed Positive Psychology.
Her work is focused on helping individuals, workplaces, and schools become trauma informed, and she integrates various somatic healing modalities to aid in recovery. The discussion delves into the often-parallel experiences of being in a narcissistic relationship and struggling with alcohol dependency. Caroline and Sober Dave explore the feelings of control, low self-esteem, and isolation that are common in both scenarios, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's nervous system and body responses in the healing process.
Caroline highlights the significance of not suppressing trauma, which can lead to chronic illnesses later in life. She advocates for acknowledging and working through past issues, whether they're 'big T's or little T's', to pave the way for reducing alcohol intake and improving overall well-being. Listeners are encouraged to challenge societal norms around alcohol culture and to embrace self-development as a means of moving forward.
Caroline's inspiring story and expert insights offer valuable lessons on resilience and the profound impact of positive psychology in overcoming adversity. As the episode concludes, Sober Dave expresses gratitude for Caroline's contributions and looks forward to future collaborations that will continue to inspire and support those on their recovery journeys.