Brad McLeod
Brad McLeod
Navigating Childhood Trauma and the Path to Sobriety with Emily
Navigating Childhood Trauma and the Path to Sobriety with Emily
Navigating Childhood Trauma and the Path to Sobriety with Emily
Thursday 23rd October 2025
Emily shares her journey from childhood trauma and addiction to sobriety, offering hope and insights into breaking free from generational cycles.
70 minutes
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Honest
Raw
Informative
Healing
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Brad McLeod
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Childhood trauma can significantly impact addiction and recovery.
- Relapse is a common part of many recovery journeys.
- Understanding family history can aid in healing and breaking cycles.
- Sobriety requires addressing both mental health and addiction.
- Personal redemption is possible through self-forgiveness and understanding.
"Do I want to live or do I want to die? Because I cannot live with everything that I've done in my life."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Emily's story is a powerful testament to resilience and the complex journey of recovery. Growing up with alcoholic parents, Emily faced her own battles with addiction, compounded by childhood trauma, an unplanned pregnancy, and an eating disorder. Her journey to sobriety was anything but straightforward, marked by chronic relapse and over twenty institutional stays. Despite these challenges, Emily's determination to overcome her struggles shines through.
She shares candidly about the neurological damage from alcohol use and the guilt of missing significant moments in her children's lives. Her story is not just about addiction but about healing generational trauma and finding personal redemption. Emily's memoir, 'Wife, Mother, Drunk,' delves into her family's history and her path to understanding and forgiveness. This episode offers a raw look at the realities of addiction and recovery, providing hope and insight for anyone on a similar path.
Are you ready to explore what it truly takes to break free from the cycle of addiction?