Tanya and Jerry Gioia
Tanya Gioia
Paul Zolman: Uncovering the Role of Love
Paul Zolman: Uncovering the Role of Love
Paul Zolman: Uncovering the Role of Love
Friday 8th September 2023
Join Paul Zolman as he transforms a life of abuse into love, exploring healing, generational trauma, and the role of love languages in purposeful sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Paul Zolman's journey from childhood abuse to love.
- Understanding generational trauma and healing.
- Exploring the impact of love languages.
- Creating a home space filled with love.
- Purposeful sobriety and dreaming about new purpose.
"Let us look at it generationally and then have a really positive way to create that home space that generates love for the next generations."
In this moving episode of "Sober on Purpose," host Tanya Gioia welcomes guest Paul Zolman, a man whose remarkable journey from a childhood filled with abuse and abandonment to a life overflowing with love serves as a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for transformation. Paul Zolman, an acclaimed author of "Role of Love," shares his emotional voyage into a past marred by abuse, not only in his own life but deeply entrenched in his family's lineage.
Paul begins by recounting his grandfather's story, a tale of hardship and heartbreak. His grandfather, after losing his wife, held an auction not only for his farm equipment but also for his children, distributing them among attendees. This generational trauma set the stage for Paul’s own experiences. Despite growing up in an environment devoid of affection and filled with anger, Paul embarked on a quest to reshape his life.
He sought answers, discovered glimpses of healing, and eventually found solace in the concept of love languages. He describes how rolling a die to randomly select a love language each day helped him understand and express love more fully. Paul emphasizes the importance of recognizing and addressing generational trauma, offering insights into creating a nurturing home environment that fosters love and healing for future generations.
His initiative, "Arise From Addiction," provides resources and support for those seeking to transform their lives. The episode dives deep into the transformative power of love, not only personally but within relationships and communities. Tanya Gioia underscores the importance of purposeful sobriety, encouraging listeners to envision new dreams and apply for dream sessions to cultivate a meaningful life. Paul Zolman's vulnerability and openness in sharing his story is both inspiring and instructive, offering hope to those on similar journeys.
His narrative is a profound reminder that with courage and commitment, one can transcend the pain of the past and create a life filled with love and purpose.