Healing Trauma in Recovery: Colleen O Shares Her Journey on Radio Rehab
Trauma doesn't just go away when you get sober. It's something that needs to be addressed and healed in order to have a successful recovery.
Ever wondered how trauma impacts recovery from addiction? This episode of 'Radio Rehab' with Dayna Keyes brings in Colleen O, a long-time family friend and a veteran in alternative healing, to unpack this crucial topic. Colleen's years of sobriety and her deep dive into trauma, PTSD, and somatic experiencing make for an enlightening conversation. She emphasizes that sobriety isn't just about quitting substances; it's also about addressing the underlying traumas that often fuel addiction.
Colleen and Dayna chat about the fight or flight response, the role of the limbic brain in trauma, and why it's essential to reconnect with your body during recovery. Colleen shares practical tools and strategies that have helped her and others on their healing journeys. From somatic experiencing to other alternative healing methods, she offers a holistic approach to tackling trauma. Listeners will find valuable insights into how trauma doesn't simply vanish with sobriety.
As Colleen puts it, 'Trauma needs to be addressed and healed for a successful recovery'. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Tune in for a heartfelt and informative discussion that blends personal anecdotes with expert advice, making the path to recovery a little clearer and a lot more hopeful.