Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
127: Healing Beyond Recovery with Mike Govoni
127: Healing Beyond Recovery with Mike Govoni
127: Healing Beyond Recovery with Mike Govoni
Monday 26th April 2021
Mike Govoni discusses his path from trauma to recovery, focusing on healing addiction by addressing past wounds in 'The Addicted Mind Podcast'.
42 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Healing
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Breaking Free: Mike Govoni's Journey from Trauma to Recovery
I have a saying that we heal through the eyes of others.
How do you heal from addiction when it's deeply rooted in trauma? In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', host Duane Osterlind chats with Mike Govoni, an integrative holistic recovery coach who knows the struggle all too well. Mike's story is one of early trauma and addiction, but also of incredible resilience and healing. He opens up about his journey, from smoking his first joint at 11 to battling oxycontin addiction by 18.
Mike shares how his early experiences of pain and suffering led him down a dark path, but also how he found a way out. Through candid conversation, Mike explains the crucial role of addressing trauma in the recovery process. He emphasizes the importance of discharging the pent-up energy tied to traumatic events and building trust, both in oneself and others.
The episode also explores practical strategies for self-regulation and co-regulation, highlighting the idea that 'we heal through the eyes of others'. Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply interested in the intricate link between trauma and addiction, this episode offers valuable insights and hope.