Trump Wins: Emotions, Addiction, and Finding Sobriety
Episode Overview
The importance of dealing with all emotions healthily. How upbringing can influence emotional expression. Michael's journey through therapy and self-discovery. The role of faith and community in emotional support. Helping others by sharing personal vulnerabilities.
Grief stands for me is go right inside. Go right inside and exhale faith.
Michael Stoller takes you on a raw and honest journey in this episode of 'MY BLUEPRINT: Struggle Towards Emotional Sobriety'. Waking up to the news of Trump's election victory, Michael dives into his emotions and how they relate to his lifelong battle with addiction. He reflects on his upbringing, where only anger and happiness were expressed, leaving no room for feelings like shame, guilt, fear, and sadness.
Michael candidly shares how this emotional void has influenced his struggles with addiction and his quest for emotional sobriety. Through decades of therapy and self-discovery, he's learned the importance of dealing with all emotions healthily. Michael's passion for helping others shines through as he discusses his work with men and teenage boys, encouraging them to open up about their feelings by sharing his own vulnerabilities.
This episode is not just about politics; it's about understanding and managing emotions in a world that often tells us to hide them. Whether you're dealing with addiction or just trying to navigate life's ups and downs, Michael's heartfelt reflections offer valuable insights. So, if you're looking for an authentic and compassionate discussion on emotional sobriety, this episode is a must-listen. How do you handle your emotions? Do you give yourself the space to feel them fully?