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  • Kadri Aworigo: From Survival to Connection | Episode 151

Kadri Aworigo: From Survival to Connection | Episode 151

Wednesday 7th January 2026

Kadri Aworigo shares her journey from trauma to connection, offering hope and insights for healing emotional disconnection.
53 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
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Healing

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From Survival to Connection: Kadri Aworigo's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Kadri shares her personal story of growing up in Estonia.
  • Discusses the impact of her father's alcoholism and suicide.
  • Explores how meeting her husband helped her find safety.
  • Highlights the role of faith in her healing journey.
  • Emphasises the importance of therapy in overcoming trauma.
Hope is kind of like that light at the end of the tunnel.
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Kadri Aworigo, a psychotherapist and counsellor, shares her compelling story of growing up in Estonia amidst trauma and emotional disconnection. With a backdrop of a reserved culture where alcohol was prevalent, Kadri faced significant challenges from a young age, including her father's struggles with alcohol and his subsequent suicide. These experiences shaped her into a self-reliant individual who found it difficult to connect with others.
In a candid conversation with host Michael Waite, Kadri opens up about the journey from survival mode to finding genuine connection with herself and others. She discusses the impact of her faith, her struggle with depression during university, and the transformative power of meeting her husband, who provided the consistency and safety she never had. Through therapy and personal growth, Kadri has not only reconnected with herself but also helps others heal from trauma.
The episode is a heartfelt exploration of the impact of childhood trauma on adult life and relationships. It offers hope and insights for those seeking to understand the complexities of emotional disconnection and the path to healing. Kadri's story is a testament to the power of safe relationships and the potential for change, even after years of emotional suppression. So, what does it take to move from a place of survival to one of connection?
Dive into this episode to find out how Kadri Aworigo transformed her life and how her journey can inspire your own path to healing.
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