Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli, Chip Somers
106: The Roots of Addiction: Religious Abuse
106: The Roots of Addiction: Religious Abuse
106: The Roots of Addiction: Religious Abuse
Wednesday 26th August 2020
Veronica Valli and Chip Somers explore how religious abuse can lead to addiction on 'Soberful'. Hear real-life stories and expert insights.
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Get the buttons here!Uncovering the Impact of Religious Abuse on Addiction
It's quite a considerable problem and is obviously a big factor in people's incredible dilemmas about drinking and not drinking, and right and wrong and all those sort of things, and mostly what they believe about themselves to be completely unworthy people- I mean most people with a drink problem- come in thinking that anyway, without the added burden of that being sort of exacerbated by religious indoctrination.
Religion can be a source of comfort for many, but what happens when it becomes a root of addiction? In this eye-opening episode of 'Soberful', hosts Veronica Valli and Chip Somers tackle the sensitive issue of religious abuse and its link to addictive behavior. They dive into how religious language and indoctrination can plant the seeds for alcohol abuse, sharing real-life stories from those who have experienced spiritual harm.
Veronica and Chip don't shy away from discussing the power imbalances in religious communities and the internal conflict between family loyalty and harmful religious beliefs. They also explore the role religion can play in substance abuse issues and emphasize the importance of recognizing and addressing the effects of religious abuse. Plus, they touch on how to have age-appropriate conversations about sex within these contexts.
This episode is a compassionate and revealing look at a hidden root of addiction, offering insights that might just change your perspective.