Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum
Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum
030 - Angelina Gripp
030 - Angelina Gripp
030 - Angelina Gripp
Tuesday 18th May 2021
Join Angelina Gripp on the Illuminate Recovery Podcast as she shares her journey from personal struggles to helping women heal from addiction.
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Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Angelina Gripp: From Personal Struggles to Helping Others Heal
The power is in being okay with not being okay. There's value in going through that. Sometimes it's just our coping strategies.
Imagine finding your true calling after years of feeling lost. That's the story of Angelina Gripp, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Arena Therapy Services in Costa Mesa, CA. In this episode of the Illuminate Recovery Podcast, Angelina opens up about her unconventional path to becoming a therapist, driven by her personal encounters with addiction within her family. Her journey is not just about professional achievement but also about deep personal healing and growth.
Starting in sales and business development, Angelina faced the daunting task of changing careers without a degree. She eventually pursued a master's degree in social work from USC, where she discovered her passion for addiction therapy. Her family's struggles with addiction, including the heart-wrenching experience of a baby born addicted to meth, ignited her determination to help others navigate similar challenges. As a therapist, Angelina stresses the importance of personal healing.
She shares candidly about her own battles with anger, judgment, and the burden of being parentified with her brother. These experiences have shaped her empathetic approach to therapy, especially when working with women battling addiction. One poignant lesson from Angelina's story is the necessity of facing adversity head-on. She believes in the power of being okay with not being okay and sees difficult experiences as opportunities for growth.
Throughout the episode, she offers various coping strategies for addiction, including alternative medicines and personalized approaches to recovery. Angelina's story is a testament to the transformative power of personal growth and healing. Her journey from personal pain to professional fulfillment serves as an inspiration for anyone struggling with addiction or looking to support a loved one through their recovery. Tune in to hear Angelina's powerful narrative and gain insights into effective addiction therapy.