Gary Hendler
Gary Hendler
EPISODE 062725
EPISODE 062725
EPISODE 062725
Friday 27th June 2025
Join Gary Hendler as he shares Karen Poserina-Lohr's emotional journey of loss, resilience, and hope in the face of addiction's challenges.
56 minutes
heartfelt
informative
challenging
hopeful
emotional
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Author:
Gary Hendler
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Karen Poserina-Lohr shares her daughter's addiction story.
- Discussion on grief and resilience after loss.
- Exploration of spiritual healing and writing.
- Insights into managing denial and addiction.
- Encouragement to seek help for substance abuse.
It really takes guts. I really admire you.
In this poignant episode of Clean and Sober Radio, Gary Hendler, alongside co-host Linda Elkins, engages in an emotional conversation with Karen Poserina-Lohr. Karen opens up about the devastating loss of her daughter, Kelsey, to addiction. The episode delves deep into the heartache of losing a child, and how Karen has channeled her grief into resilience and hope.
Karen recounts how her daughter's struggle with addiction affected their family, her memories of Kelsey's vibrant personality, and the journey she undertook to cope with the grief. She describes Kelsey as having a wanderlust spirit, with dreams of traveling and creating art, but also notes the challenges Kelsey faced, including the societal pressures and the allure of substances.
Through writing her book "Hippie Chick," Karen found a way to honor her daughter's life and share their family's story of grief and resilience. The book is not only a tribute to Kelsey but also a beacon of hope for families facing similar challenges. The podcast also touches on broader topics related to addiction, such as the role of spirituality and religion in recovery, and the importance of breaking denial.
Linda shares recent news in the recovery community, highlighting the ongoing battle against substance abuse. The episode concludes with a message of hope and encouragement for those affected by addiction, emphasizing that help is available and urging listeners to reach out for support. Karen's story serves as a powerful reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and the necessity of community support in the recovery process.