E71: Shame in Recovery – Escaping the Shame CycleE71: Shame in Recovery – Escaping the Shame Cycle
Through the Glass Recovery
Nearly everyone experiences shame in recovery… and it seems many of us drank to try to avoid feeling shame in the first place. “I drank to avoid feeling the shame of drinking,” is a familiar concept to many of us. The shame cycle perpetuates,
44:49•15 Jan 2024
Shame Unmasked: Stories of Recovery and Resilience
Episode Overview
- Shame as a silent driver of addiction
- Intimate reflections on early traumas and self-destructive patterns
- Different paths to recovery: honesty, resilience, and hope
- The liberating power of shedding shame and embracing vulnerabilities
- Witness the transformative journey from self-blame to self-acceptance
“Shame is one huge reason more people don't seek help or treatment and they suffer in silence instead. All of us here recover out loud, which means at least to some extent, we've learned how to move through our shame so we can start loving ourselves and embracing our flaws.”
Shame is a heavy burden, especially for those grappling with addiction. It's that quiet torment that pushes many to seek refuge in alcohol, only to find themselves trapped in a vicious cycle. In this heartfelt episode of Through the Glass Recovery Podcast, Benjamin, Sonia, and Tim open up about their personal struggles with shame and how it fueled their addictions. They share raw and honest accounts of early traumas, self-destructive behaviors, and the relentless guilt that kept them in darkness.
Each of them found a unique path to recovery, one that required facing their vulnerabilities head-on and embracing their worth. Through candid conversations, they reveal how honesty, resilience, and hope helped them break free from shame's grip. Tune in to hear these powerful stories of transformation and learn how shedding shame can lead to a life of self-acceptance and fulfillment.
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