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From Silence to Strength: Empowering Women to Seek Help with Clinical Director Ari Chelli
From Silence to Strength: Empowering Women to Seek Help with Clinical Director Ari Chelli
From Silence to Strength: Empowering Women to Seek Help with Clinical Director Ari Chelli
Thursday 22nd May 2025
Ari Chelli shares her journey from addiction to advocacy, highlighting challenges women face in seeking treatment and offering hope for recovery.
23 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Barriers: Ari Chelli on Women Seeking Help for Addiction
Episode Overview
- Women face unique barriers in seeking addiction treatment.
- Seeking help is crucial before reaching rock bottom.
- Family support plays a vital role in recovery.
- Children sense when caregivers are emotionally unavailable.
- Recovery is a courageous and transformative journey.
"You can't save your ass and your face at the same time."
In this heartfelt episode of Addiction Talk, Ari Chelli, Clinical Director at Desert Hope Treatment Center, opens up about her own journey from addiction to advocacy. As Mother's Day approaches, Ari shares the unique challenges women face in seeking treatment, especially mothers who fear leaving their children. Her candid discussion highlights societal biases and historical treatment disparities that have made it harder for women to ask for help.
Ari brings a compassionate perspective, drawn from her personal experiences and professional expertise, emphasising the importance of addressing addiction before hitting rock bottom. Ari passionately discusses how women often prioritise family needs over their own health, leading to dangerous situations at home. She argues that seeking treatment is not just a selfish act but a vital step towards being truly present for one's family.
Ari's empathy shines through as she talks about the emotional intuition of children who sense when their primary caregiver is not emotionally available. She encourages women to realise their worth and understand that overcoming addiction is possible without waiting for dire consequences. Throughout the episode, Ari addresses the denial many women face regarding their addiction, urging them to seek help before reaching rock bottom.
Her message is clear: it's courageous to face addiction head-on, and families play a crucial role in supporting their loved ones through this journey. By reshifting values and prioritising wellness, families can help mothers reclaim their lives and improve the emotional health of the entire household. Ari’s story is a testament to the transformative power of recovery, as she shares her experiences of finding connection and support in sobriety.
Her advice to women struggling with addiction is simple yet powerful – you are worth it, and recovery is possible. With compassion and hope, Ari offers a lifeline to those ready to take the brave step towards healing.