From Darkness to Light: Colleen O’Hara's Journey
Episode Overview
Recovery starts with wanting it in your heart. Setting boundaries with loved ones can be crucial. Self-love and patience are key in healing. Support from friends and family aids recovery. Transformation is possible despite deep struggles.
"You can't pour from an empty cup. It's just not possible."
In this episode of Becoming Wildly Well, Brandi Lea invites Colleen O’Hara to share her remarkable journey from battling addiction and loss to finding a life of fulfilment and joy. Colleen opens up about the challenges she faced, including an eating disorder from a young age, prescription drug addiction, and the devastating losses of her mother and brother. Despite the dark times, Colleen found the strength to turn her life around, waking up one day and deciding enough was enough.
She shares how she managed to overcome her struggles without the help of treatment centres, relying on self-discipline and the support of loved ones. Colleen's story is one of resilience, showing that even in the depths of addiction, there is hope for a brighter future. She talks candidly about the importance of setting boundaries and learning to love family members from a distance when necessary.
Her experiences highlight the power of self-love and patience in recovery, encouraging others to be kind to themselves during their own healing journeys. Brandi and Colleen's conversation is heartfelt and genuine, offering listeners a glimpse into the raw emotions and determination that fuel recovery. Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode is filled with insights that might just spark a change.
It's a reminder that transformation is possible and that each step forward is worth celebrating. If you're seeking inspiration or need reassurance that change is within reach, Colleen's story is a testament to the human spirit's capacity for growth and healing. So why not take a moment to listen? You might find just what you need to start your own journey towards becoming wildly well.