Veronica Valli & Chip Somers

Soberful

Veronica Valli, Ann Dowsett Johnston

  • 248: How to Recover from Trauma with Ann Dowsett Johnston

248: How to Recover from Trauma with Ann Dowsett Johnston

Wednesday 10th January 2024

Ann Dowsett Johnston joins Veronica Valli to discuss the link between trauma and alcohol use, focusing on emotional healing and resilience in sobriety.
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36 minutes
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Recovering from Trauma: Ann Dowsett Johnston's Path to Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Trauma's impact on alcohol use and sobriety
  • The significance of emotional sobriety in recovery
  • The power of connection and resilience
  • Navigating trauma with new tools in sobriety
  • Embracing healing and recovery possibilities
Connection is the biggest piece of healing from trauma. It is a huge piece of it to take whatever is our burden and realize that we are not alone, that in fact, others have healed and that healing is possible. Recovery is possible and healing is possible. And I think if you can break through that notion and really absorb it and live it on a cellular level, then all things are possible.
What if the root of your alcohol struggles lies in unresolved trauma? In this compelling episode of 'Soberful', Veronica Valli sits down with Ann Dowsett Johnston to tackle this critical question. Ann, a seasoned writer and advocate for mental health, opens up about her own journey through trauma and how it fueled her alcohol use. She shares candid stories and practical advice on how healing from past wounds is essential for lasting sobriety.
The conversation dives deep into emotional sobriety, emphasizing the importance of connection, resilience, and the tools needed to navigate trauma while staying sober. If you're seeking heartfelt wisdom and actionable steps to address trauma in your recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen.