Danni Carr
Danni Carr
45. Healing emotional wounds with psychotherapist Jeannie O'Carroll
45. Healing emotional wounds with psychotherapist Jeannie O'Carroll
45. Healing emotional wounds with psychotherapist Jeannie O'Carroll
Saturday 1st May 2021
Psychotherapist Jeannie O'Carroll shares insights on healing emotional wounds and overcoming addiction-related trauma on 'How I Quit Alcohol'.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Get the buttons here!Unpacking Trauma: How Jeannie O'Carroll Helps Heal Emotional Wounds
Addictions are not just substances, they are...stuff comes up because we're not squashing it down with alcohol anymore.
Ever wondered how childhood trauma shapes our adult lives, especially in relation to addiction? In this episode of 'How I Quit Alcohol', host Danni Carr chats with psychotherapist Jeannie O'Carroll. Jeannie brings a wealth of experience and personal history to the table, having navigated her own challenging upbringing in South Africa.
She discusses the deep connection between childhood trauma and addiction, drawing from experts like Pete Walker and Gabor Mate to explain how unresolved emotional wounds often lead to addictive behaviors. Jeannie shares practical techniques for grounding yourself and emphasizes the importance of self-compassion in the healing process. They also touch on the concept of reparenting and setting healthy boundaries, which are crucial steps in overcoming addiction-related trauma.
Whether you're struggling with people-pleasing tendencies or looking to restore balance in your relationships, this conversation offers valuable insights. Tune in for an episode that's both enlightening and supportive, providing listeners with tools to understand and heal from their past. Danni and Jeannie make a compelling case for why therapy and mindfulness can be game-changers in the journey to sobriety.