Latest / The Motivate Collective Podcast by Melanie Suzanne Wilson
Kerrie Atherton, counsellor, coach, and speaker, on overcoming addiction
Keywords
substance abuse, trauma, denial, recovery, addiction, mental health, coping mechanisms, emotional pain, alcoholism, avoidance behaviors
Summary
In this conversation, Kerrie Atherton discusses the complex relationship between substance abuse and trauma, emphasizing how avoidance behaviors often lead individuals to cope with emotional pain through alcohol and other substances. She highlights the role of denial in addiction and the importance of recognizing when one's life is out of balance as a crucial step towards recovery.
Takeaways
Avoidance behaviors are often rooted in trauma…
The skinny
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