Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
050: Stop Drowning & Reach Out for Help with Stephanie Schilling – From raging alcoholic to Radiant Perspective!
050: Stop Drowning & Reach Out for Help with Stephanie Schilling – From raging alcoholic to Radiant Perspective!
050: Stop Drowning & Reach Out for Help with Stephanie Schilling – From raging alcoholic to Radiant Perspective!
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Blogger Stephanie Schilling shares her inspiring journey from addiction to recovery on The Recovery Revolution Podcast. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Stephanie Schilling: From Addiction's Grip to a Life of Radiance
There is always something to be grateful for, and for many of us, the things that cause so much stress in our lives are what we like to call recovery, luxury problems.
Stephanie Schilling's journey is nothing short of remarkable. Once engulfed in the throes of alcohol and drug addiction, Stephanie now shines with a radiant perspective on life. In this episode of The Recovery Revolution Podcast, host Omar Pinto sits down with Stephanie to unravel her inspiring story of transformation. Clean and sober since December 31, 2011, Stephanie has openly shared her battle with addiction through her writing, featured in publications like Real Edition, Sober Nation, and Elephant Journal.
Stephanie's earliest memories are tinged with the turmoil of her parents' arguments, which eventually led her to live with her father. By her early 20s, she had plunged into a world of drinking and drug use, struggling to keep afloat in school. Her addiction escalated to the point where she was mixing opiates with alcohol, all while being in a relationship that enabled her destructive behavior.
The turning point came when she was hospitalized with pancreatitis, a wake-up call that pushed her to seek change. Finding solace in 12-step meetings, Stephanie discovered hope and community among others who understood her struggles. She also found that writing and music became powerful tools in her recovery arsenal. Throughout the episode, Stephanie emphasizes the crucial role of support—whether from a higher power or fellow survivors—in navigating the path to sobriety.
Religion and spirituality also play significant roles in her recovery journey, alongside the transformative power of gratitude and service. For those looking for guidance, Stephanie recommends recovery podcasts like Since Right Now and The Bubble Hour, as well as resources such as AA's Daily Reflections and the Big Book. She also shares her experiences working at a treatment center, where she imparts daily wisdom to newcomers on their own recovery journeys.
Stephanie leaves listeners with a powerful message: "There is always something to be grateful for, and for many of us, the things that cause so much stress in our lives are what we like to call recovery, luxury problems." Tune in to hear Stephanie's full story and join the Recovery Revolution.