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Episode 57 - Amy Guerrero - Why healthy sober relationships will change the world
Episode 57 - Amy Guerrero - Why healthy sober relationships will change the world
Episode 57 - Amy Guerrero - Why healthy sober relationships will change the world
Thursday 20th August 2020
Discover Amy Guerrero's journey from trauma to healing and the power of building healthy sober relationships on 'Steps to Sobriety'.
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Get the buttons here!Amy Guerrero on Healing Trauma and Building Sober Relationships
So much is possible when you have the right support, when you have that guidance, when you feel safe in your nervous system, when you learn to feel that safety.
Imagine turning a life marked by trauma and addiction into one filled with healing and purpose. That's exactly what Amy Guerrero has done, and in this episode of 'Steps to Sobriety', she shares her inspiring journey. Amy's story begins with a childhood overshadowed by emotional pain, neglect, and abandonment, which led her to seek solace in drugs and alcohol.
But instead of finding relief, she found herself trapped in a cycle that prevented her from forming genuine connections and building healthy relationships. Amy's path to recovery wasn't straightforward. It involved deep, often painful work with a trusted healer and therapist who helped her understand the intricate link between trauma and addiction. She discovered that traditional recovery methods often overlook the critical element of trauma work, which is essential for lasting healing.
Through her experiences, Amy learned that treating the whole person, not just the addiction, is vital for sustainable recovery. In this candid conversation with host Stephan Neff, Amy delves into the dangers of relapse and how to avoid it. She explains how certain triggers, like ethanol or even specific people and situations, can activate relapse pathways in the brain.
Instead of succumbing to these triggers, Amy advocates for finding healthier sources of pleasure and purpose, such as nurturing relationships and engaging in meaningful activities. Amy's message is one of hope and empowerment. She believes that by addressing the root causes of addiction, such as grief and trauma, individuals can cultivate more self-love and establish healthier connections with everything in their lives.
Her approach is grounded in various trauma-informed modalities, including somatic experiencing and attachment theory, which she has integrated into her coaching practice. If you're on a journey to sobriety or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Amy Guerrero's story is a testament to the transformative power of healing trauma and building healthy, sober relationships. Tune in to hear how you can apply these principles to your own life and create lasting change.