Shepherd's Gate
Shepherd's Gate
Overcomer's Story- Dani Sumner
Overcomer's Story- Dani Sumner
Overcomer's Story- Dani Sumner
Friday 1st August 2025
Join Dani Sumner as she shares her inspiring journey of 15 years of sobriety and transformation on Diary of an Overcomer podcast.
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sobriety Success Stories
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Dani Sumner shares her journey through addiction.
- Importance of community support in recovery.
- Spiritual growth and personal transformation.
- The role of family history in addiction.
- Tools for achieving a purpose-filled life.
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In this episode of Diary of an Overcomer, hosts Jen Harp and Carol Patterson welcome Dani Sumner, a spiritual director and life transformation coach, to share her inspiring journey of overcoming addiction. Dani, who has been sober for nearly 15 years, is the host of the popular podcast 'A Holy Mess.' Her story is one of hope, resilience, and transformation, offering listeners insights into the challenges and triumphs of recovery.
Dani's journey began with the realization of her inherited struggle with alcoholism. She describes how she initially felt overwhelmed by the weight of addiction, likening it to an unwelcome inheritance. Through the 12-step program, Dani found a path to sobriety, tackling the underlying issues that drove her to self-medicate. Her candidness about battling both alcoholism and the temptation of Vicodin reveals the complexity of addiction.
Throughout the interview, Dani emphasizes the importance of community support and the role it plays in recovery. She acknowledges the difficulty introverts may face when reaching out but underscores the necessity of finding at least one safe person to confide in. Dani's message is clear: the past does not define us, but the wisdom gained from it can propel us toward a brighter future.
Carol and Jen, with their combined experience of over 45 years in helping individuals overcome addiction, homelessness, and abuse, resonate deeply with Dani's insights. They encourage listeners to embrace their 'why'—the reasons for wanting to thrive and overcome—while trusting that the 'how' can be navigated with support. Dani concludes with a heartfelt prayer, expressing gratitude for her sobriety and the opportunity to impact others positively.
Her story is a testament to the power of resilience and the transformative journey of recovery, offering hope and encouragement to all who listen.