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#18 - Sam Gegen: Growing Up In a Small Town, Using Alcohol to Cope w/ Pain and Trauma & Life Since Sobriety
#18 - Sam Gegen: Growing Up In a Small Town, Using Alcohol to Cope w/ Pain and Trauma & Life Since Sobriety
#18 - Sam Gegen: Growing Up In a Small Town, Using Alcohol to Cope w/ Pain and Trauma & Life Since Sobriety
Sunday 26th January 2020
Sam Gegen discusses his journey from using alcohol to cope with trauma to finding sobriety and living fully on the Mindful Times Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Sam Gegen's Path to Sobriety: Pain, Trauma, and Triumph
We both may be dead if we didn't discover another way.
Ever wondered how some people find the strength to overcome their darkest times? In this episode of the Mindful Times Podcast, Demi Davidson chats with Samuel Gegen, a small-town Kansas native with a powerful story. Sam opens up about his struggles as a closeted gay man, dealing with pain and trauma, and how he turned to alcohol as a coping mechanism.
Their conversation dives deep into the raw realities of using alcohol to mask emotional wounds and the challenging journey towards sobriety. Sam shares his transformative experiences in diversion and treatment, highlighting the crucial role mindfulness played in his recovery. He also touches on the different ways people perceive a higher power in their journey to healing. This episode is packed with heartfelt insights and practical advice for anyone grappling with similar issues.
Sam's story is a testament to resilience and the possibility of living a fulfilling life in sobriety. Tune in for an inspiring and candid discussion that might just be the encouragement you need.