ACA Tuesday Zoombox
ACA Tuesday Zoombox
From Unconscious Action to Conscious Choice
From Unconscious Action to Conscious Choice
From Unconscious Action to Conscious Choice
Tuesday 29th April 2025
Michael shares his journey from an alcoholic home to conscious choices in recovery. Discover hope and inspiration through his heartfelt story.
16 minutes
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Michael shares his experiences growing up in an alcoholic family.
- He discusses the impact of childhood trauma on adult life.
- Artistic residencies provided an escape from isolation.
- Recovery involves moving from unconscious reactions to conscious choices.
- Michael highlights progress in facing criticism and anger.
"The journey of recovery is moving from unconscious reaction to conscious choice"
This episode of ACA Tuesday Zoombox features Michael, who shares his journey from growing up in a household shadowed by alcoholism and dysfunction to embracing conscious choices in recovery. Through heartfelt storytelling, Michael reflects on the impact of his childhood experiences, revealing how they shaped his fears and isolation. He talks candidly about his authoritarian father and unpredictable mother, painting a vivid picture of the emotional landscape he navigated as a child.
Michael's narrative is sprinkled with anecdotes about his artistic residencies, which offered a temporary escape and a chance to explore his isolation fantasy. Michael dives into the challenges of approval-seeking and low self-esteem, discussing how these traits influenced his personal and professional relationships. His journey through recovery is marked by a shift from unconscious reactions to conscious choices, as he learns to face criticism and anger with courage and openness.
Michael shares moments of progress, like handling difficult work reviews with newfound confidence, illustrating the slow but transformative path of recovery. With honesty and vulnerability, Michael's story resonates with anyone familiar with the struggles of growing up in a dysfunctional environment. He offers hope by highlighting the small victories that come with embracing recovery. As you listen, you'll find yourself reflecting on your own journey and perhaps gaining inspiration to make conscious choices in your life.
So, why not take a moment to hear Michael's story and see what resonates with you?