Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
Veronica Valli, Benoit Kim
243: The Normalization of Abnormal Drinking with Benoit Kim
243: The Normalization of Abnormal Drinking with Benoit Kim
243: The Normalization of Abnormal Drinking with Benoit Kim
Wednesday 22nd November 2023
Join Veronica Valli and Benoit Kim as they explore his journey from 'third culture kid' to sobriety, highlighting resilience and the power of vulnerability.
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Veronica Valli & Chip Somers
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Benoit Kim's intricate journey as a 'third culture kid' raised in different countries
- Insights into the normalization of abnormal drinking and college culture
- Reflections on the impact of alcohol from Benoit's military experience
- The transformative power of vulnerability and curiosity in Benoit's sobriety journey
- Exploring critical issues through mental health in the 'Discover More' podcast
I don't want to make discover more synonymous with curiosity because I really feel like when we can uphold curiosity that's our way of moving past fear judgments misunderstandings all these labeling cultures and horrible things in the society nowadays by being curious asking more.
What happens when a 'third culture kid' grapples with the chaos of alcohol addiction and finds clarity in sobriety? In this episode of 'Soberful', Veronica Valli sits down with Benoit Kim, a veteran and psychotherapist, to unravel his compelling life story. Raised by Korean parents in Paris and America, Benoit navigated a whirlwind of cultural expectations and societal pressures that led him down a tumultuous path with alcohol.
College life brought two harrowing hospitalizations due to alcohol poisoning, shedding light on how normalized excessive drinking can become in such environments. Benoit's experiences didn't stop there; his time in the US military further exposed him to the struggles young enlistees face with alcohol. But it was his fiancée's ultimatum that sparked his decision to get sober, leading to a powerful personal transformation.
Now, as the host of the 'Discover More' podcast, Benoit delves into critical mental health issues, using his own story as a beacon of hope and resilience. Tune in to hear about the transformative power of vulnerability and how embracing curiosity can lead to profound change.