Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
S2 E17 Victory Palmisano-Bruckner
S2 E17 Victory Palmisano-Bruckner
S2 E17 Victory Palmisano-Bruckner
Monday 19th May 2025
Victory Palmisano-Bruckner shares her story of growing up with an alcoholic parent and finding healing through creativity and connection.
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93 minutes
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Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!A Hollywood Journey: Victory's Story of Love, Loss, and Resilience
Episode Overview
- Victory shares her experience growing up with an alcoholic parent.
- Discusses the impact of spiritual abuse and recovery.
- Highlights the importance of setting boundaries for self-care.
- Reveals how creativity can foster connection and healing.
- Offers insights into the Hollywood industry from a personal perspective.
"I knew how to make his vodka tonics from the time I was a little girl."
In this gripping episode of Pondoff's Anonymous, Chris Pondoff and Jeff Allen sit down with Victory Palmisano-Bruckner, a Hollywood producer with a unique upbringing. Raised by a Vietnam Vet and stunt industry veteran, Victory shares her deeply personal journey through the complexities of having an alcoholic parent and navigating the treacherous waters of grief. Victory, who grew up amidst the glitz of Hollywood, opens up about the challenges she faced as the daughter of a larger-than-life figure battling addiction.
Her candid reflections on her father's struggles, her own career in the entertainment industry, and her experiences with spiritual abuse offer a raw and honest perspective on resilience and healing. Listeners are treated to both laughter and tears as Victory recounts anecdotes from her childhood, such as making vodka tonics for her father as a little girl, and how she found solace in creating boundaries to protect her well-being.
She also touches on her work with The Liturgists podcast and her efforts to foster connection through creative projects. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of love, loss, and the power of storytelling. It's a must-listen for anyone grappling with similar family dynamics or seeking understanding in their own recovery journey. Tune in to hear Victory's story and find hope in the shared human experience.