Getting Sober With Dr. BurnsGetting Sober With Dr. Burns
Trauma Informed Podcast
In this episode, Jeff Friedman speaks with Victor…
42:26•5 Nov 2020
Dr. Victoria Burns: Redefining Sobriety in Academia
“The addiction was a solution to that, and that the stigma, I'd like to say more like an attempted solution. Like, I think that that's where, like my, life is so much better now that I'm in recovery, right like it's often, oh my god, I'm going to miss out on everything, and that's because sobriety is not normalized.”
Ever wondered what it’s like to face the double challenge of trauma and addiction, all while navigating the academic world? In this episode of the 'Trauma Informed Podcast', Jeff Friedman chats with Dr. Victoria Burns, an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. Dr. Burns opens up about her personal journey, sharing how she turned to alcohol to cope with her trauma and the subsequent path to recovery.
She doesn’t shy away from discussing the harsh realities of sobriety in academia, a place where the stigma around addiction can be particularly intense. Dr. Burns sheds light on the toxic culture that often glamorizes alcohol while ignoring its addictive dangers. Through her story, she aims to shift the narrative on college campuses, advocating for more honest conversations about addiction and recovery.
She also highlights that trauma isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience; it can manifest in many covert and overt ways that often lead to addiction. Dr. Burns passionately believes that sobriety isn’t about missing out but about finding a richer, more fulfilling life in recovery. Tune in to hear her insights and be inspired by her resilience.
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