Angela Pugh
Angela Pugh
How to Start Your Healing Journey Today
How to Start Your Healing Journey Today
How to Start Your Healing Journey Today
Wednesday 15th January 2025
Angela Pugh and Kristin Boyce discuss the first steps to healing trauma, offering compassionate advice and practical tips for those beginning their recovery journey.
51 minutes
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Angela Pugh
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Acknowledging trauma is the first step to healing.
- Self-awareness helps in identifying core emotions.
- Childhood experiences significantly impact adult life.
- EMDR therapy can be effective for processing trauma.
- Building emotional resilience is crucial for recovery.
Healing begins when we acknowledge the impact our experiences have had on us, and we choose to face the pain rather than numb it
In this episode of Addiction Unlimited, Angela Pugh brings in marriage and family therapist Kristin Boyce to talk about the initial steps in starting your healing journey. Angela, with her no-nonsense approach, shares her own experiences with trauma, including the emotional aftermath of surviving two fires. Kristin dives into the importance of acknowledging trauma, even when it stems from seemingly small events or childhood experiences.
They discuss how trauma can manifest in various forms, affecting mental health and relationships, and emphasise the significance of addressing these issues for a healthier, sober life. The conversation touches on practical steps like self-awareness, identifying core emotions, and seeking professional help through therapies like EMDR. Kristin’s insights on the impact of early trauma and how it shapes our adult lives are eye-opening.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by past events or unsure of how to start healing, this episode offers compassionate advice and actionable steps to begin your journey. It’s a reminder that healing is possible and necessary for reclaiming your life and building emotional resilience.