Sitting with Sean
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Recover Outloud: Episode 86: Lorayne Michaels of Charlotte, North Carolina
Recover Outloud: Episode 86: Lorayne Michaels of Charlotte, North Carolina
Recover Outloud: Episode 86: Lorayne Michaels of Charlotte, North Carolina
Wednesday 4th June 2025
Lorayne Michaels shares her journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the power of forgiveness and healing in a heartfelt conversation.
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Episode Overview
- Forgiveness is crucial in overcoming guilt and shame.
- Celebrate Recovery provided Lorayne with tools for healing.
- Acknowledging chaos is the first step towards recovery.
- Self-forgiveness liberates you from past mistakes.
- Breaking stigma around addiction is essential for healing.
"We're not meant to live in anguish and pain; there's freedom in healing."
In this episode of Sitting with Sean, Lorayne Michaels, a dynamic speaker and coach, shares her compelling journey from chaos to clarity. Hailing from the Carolinas, Lorayne recounts her experiences with addiction and the pivotal moments that led her to sobriety. With over three years of sobriety under her belt, she reflects on the challenges of her past and the transformative power of forgiveness and healing.
The episode explores Lorayne's move from California to the Carolinas, her battles with addiction, and the steps she took towards recovery. She candidly discusses the chaotic nature of addiction, where trauma makes chaos feel normal, and how she found freedom in acknowledging and healing from her past. Lorayne's story is one of resilience and hope, as she navigates through multiple rock bottoms before finding her path to recovery through Celebrate Recovery.
Her candid reflections on the numbing process of addiction and the liberation found in self-forgiveness offer listeners a relatable and inspiring narrative. Lorayne also shares insights into her podcast, Bite Size Podcast, which covers various topics including recovery, faith, and wellness. Her mission to empower women through Bold Beginnings shines through as she speaks about her future aspirations of becoming an international speaker.
The episode wraps up with a message of hope and the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding addiction. With humour and sincerity, Sean and Lorayne provide a refreshing perspective on recovery, encouraging you to embrace healing and transformation.