Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Coralee is a nurse, a mom, and an addict in recovery. After an overdose and a fall, everything changed. This is the story of her recovery.
Coralee is a nurse, a mom, and an addict in recovery. After an overdose and a fall, everything changed. This is the story of her recovery.
Coralee is a nurse, a mom, and an addict in recovery. After an overdose and a fall, everything changed. This is the story of her recovery.
Friday 1st August 2025
Coralee shares her powerful recovery story from addiction through cultural connection, NA, and ketamine therapy. A journey of healing and hope.
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57 minutes
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Exploring the invisible side of high-functioning addiction.
- Understanding trauma and abuse's impact on addiction.
- The role of ketamine therapy in Coralee's recovery.
- Cultural connection as a healing tool.
- The importance of family support and NA meetings.
I know everybody says it, but just have hope and hang on and reach out. Even if you think there's no hope, just reach out to somebody.
In this compelling episode, we delve into the deeply personal and transformative recovery journey of Coralee, a Métis mother, registered nurse, and former high-functioning addict. Coralee's story begins with years of masking her substance use, even while working as a nurse. Her addiction reached a critical point after a near-fatal overdose, which marked the beginning of her path to healing. Coralee recounts her experiences with addiction, describing the invisible struggle of being a high-functioning addict.
She shares how her substance use was intertwined with trauma and abuse, and how these experiences shaped her drinking habits. Despite the challenges, Coralee managed to maintain her professional life, which added to the complexity of her addiction. A pivotal part of Coralee's recovery was ketamine therapy, which provided significant mental health support. She emphasizes how this treatment, alongside NA meetings, motherhood, and cultural connections, played a crucial role in her journey back to life.
Through her Métis heritage, she found strength and a sense of belonging, which proved vital in her quest for sobriety. Coralee's story is not only about personal recovery but also highlights the impact of addiction on family dynamics. Her husband stood by her side throughout her journey, offering unwavering support that helped her overcome the anxiety and fear of abandonment that often accompany addiction.
This episode offers insightful perspectives on recovery, mental health, and the importance of reaching out for help. Coralee's message is one of hope, urging listeners to seek support and embrace cultural and spiritual healing as part of their recovery process. Join us for this inspiring conversation that underscores the resilience and courage required to overcome addiction and reclaim one's life. Coralee's story is a testament to the power of community, family, and self-discovery in the healing journey.