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29: The Miracle Within You with Dr. Howard Rankin - Episode 29
29: The Miracle Within You with Dr. Howard Rankin - Episode 29
29: The Miracle Within You with Dr. Howard Rankin - Episode 29
Friday 16th August 2024
Dr. Howard Rankin chats with Krista Flounders about her inspiring journey from addiction to nearly a decade of sobriety. A must-listen for anyone seeking hope.
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Get the buttons here!The Miracle Within You: Krista Flounders' Journey to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Krista Flounders shares her journey from alcoholism to nearly a decade of sobriety.
- The role of tough love from her parents in confronting her addiction.
- The transformative power of AA's Big Book in her recovery.
- The importance of addressing trauma and mental health issues.
- Krista's advocacy for NARCAN availability and community support.
I like to say I'm allergic and I break out in handcuffs because I usually end up with a felony or incarcerated when I would drink
Dr. Howard Rankin brings you an enlightening episode of 'The Miracle Within You', where he dives into the fascinating interplay between mind and body, and how it impacts our health and healing. This time, he chats with Krista Flounders, a South Carolina local with a remarkable story of recovery from alcohol addiction. Krista's journey from a bartender on Hilton Head Island to celebrating nearly a decade of sobriety is nothing short of inspiring.
Her candid recount of multiple arrests, time spent in jail, and the pivotal moment when she embraced sobriety, offers hope and motivation for anyone struggling with addiction. Krista opens up about her upbringing in a Catholic family, her rebellious high school years, and the spiral into alcoholism that followed. She shares the life-altering experience of her tenth arrest, where her parents' tough love forced her to confront her addiction head-on.
Her story takes us through the challenges of rehab, the stigma surrounding addiction, and the transformative power of AA's Big Book. Dr. Rankin and Krista discuss the importance of addressing underlying trauma and mental health issues in recovery. Krista's raw honesty about her lowest points, including a violent incident that led to her final arrest, underscores the reality of addiction's grip.
Yet, it's her resilience and commitment to staying sober that shines through, especially when she describes her 'burning bush' moment during treatment. The episode also touches on the significance of self-compassion and acceptance in the healing process. Dr. Rankin emphasises the importance of breaking down negative neural structures and building new, positive habits.
Krista's involvement in her community, advocating for more NARCAN availability and sharing her story on social media as 'Sober Barbie', highlights the impact one person can have on others' recovery journeys. This episode is a testament to the power of hope and the human spirit. If you're looking for inspiration or struggling with addiction yourself, Krista's story might be just what you need to hear.