Martha Duke
Martha Duke
Emily Paulson of @highlightrealrecovery and @sobermomsquad
Emily Paulson of @highlightrealrecovery and @sobermomsquad
Emily Paulson of @highlightrealrecovery and @sobermomsquad
Friday 27th November 2020
Emily Paulson joins Martha Duke to discuss her sober journey, founding Sober Mom Squad, and breaking the stigma around addiction and trauma.
51 minutes
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Empowering
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Martha Duke
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Emily Paulson's Path to Sobriety and the Birth of Sober Mom Squad
And then, when I actually got sober, I was like: this is amazing, what's wrong with you, man, I know.
What happens when a mom decides to turn her struggles with addiction into a mission to help others? In this episode of 'Recovering Outloud', Martha Duke sits down with Emily Paulson, the founder of Sober Mom Squad, to explore just that. Emily opens up about her journey to sobriety, the challenges she faced, and how these experiences inspired her to create a supportive community for sober moms.
The conversation dives into the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding addiction and trauma, and how identifying personal triggers can be a game-changer in the recovery process. They also discuss the powerful role social media plays in both supporting and hindering sobriety. Emily shares her thoughts on the 'mother wound'—how unresolved issues from our mothers can affect our own struggles with addiction and trauma.
The episode also touches on the impact of the pandemic on sobriety, emphasizing how crucial it is to support women in their recovery journeys. Emily's candidness and Martha's empathetic approach make this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating the complex waters of addiction, especially moms who might feel isolated in their struggles. By sharing her story, Emily hopes to encourage others to reach out for help before hitting rock bottom, proving that there's strength in vulnerability and community.