Overcoming Addiction: A Journey to Healing with Evelyn Lighty
Episode Overview
Recognise the sneaky nature of addictions. Understand the impact of addiction on relationships. Acknowledge past traumas as part of the healing process. Seek help and support for overcoming addiction. Embrace resilience and transformation in recovery.
If you wanted to be somebody, you could be. You're putting up with this. You do not have to.
In this episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, Ken D. Foster hosts an enlightening conversation about addiction with guest Evelyn Lighty. Evelyn shares her personal journey of overcoming alcoholism and domestic abuse, providing listeners with a raw and authentic perspective on the challenges of addiction. She recounts her early life, marked by her father's alcoholism and her own struggles with substance abuse, and how these experiences shaped her path to recovery.
Evelyn's story is one of resilience and transformation, highlighting the importance of recognising unhealthy patterns and seeking help. Ken and Evelyn discuss the sneaky nature of addictions and how they can often be masked by other behaviours or dependencies. They explore the impact of addiction on relationships and the importance of understanding what constitutes a healthy dynamic. Evelyn emphasises the need for candidness about one's past traumas and the significance of acknowledging them in the healing process.
This episode is not just for those struggling with addiction but also for their loved ones who wish to support them. It's a powerful reminder that healing is possible, and taking the first step towards recovery can lead to a life of balance, vitality, and inner peace. Tune in to hear Evelyn's inspiring story and gain valuable insights into overcoming addiction.