Stephan Neff
Stephan Neff
473 Lillian Easterley-Smith: You Can't Heal Addiction Without Healing Your Trauma
473 Lillian Easterley-Smith: You Can't Heal Addiction Without Healing Your Trauma
473 Lillian Easterley-Smith: You Can't Heal Addiction Without Healing Your Trauma
Tuesday 27th August 2024
Lillian Easterley-Smith shares her journey of healing trauma to overcome addiction with host Stephan Neff. Discover practical strategies for genuine recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the link between trauma and addiction is crucial for genuine recovery.
- Recognising and addressing core beliefs can help break harmful behavioural patterns.
- Practical strategies like journaling and mindfulness can support emotional healing.
- Proper nutrition plays a significant role in managing mental health.
- Creating balance in life helps prevent workaholism and other addictive behaviours.
Addiction is often a way to numb out emotional pain, and true recovery requires more than just staying sober – it involves healing the mind and soul
In this episode of 'Steps To Sobriety', host Stephan Neff welcomes Lillian Easterley-Smith, a passionate advocate for trauma-informed addiction recovery. Lillian shares her powerful journey from using alcohol as a coping mechanism to discovering the deep-seated traumas that fuelled her addiction. The conversation is a heartfelt exploration of how trauma impacts behaviour and the importance of addressing these underlying issues for genuine recovery.
Lillian candidly discusses her own experiences growing up in a dysfunctional family and how recognising and dealing with her trauma has been crucial to her healing process. She emphasises that addiction is often a way to numb out emotional pain and that true recovery requires more than just staying sober – it involves healing the mind and soul. The episode also touches on practical strategies for managing addiction, such as journaling, mindfulness, and proper nutrition.
Lillian's insights are not only eye-opening but also offer hope and practical advice for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is. If you're looking for an honest and compassionate discussion on the intertwined nature of trauma and addiction, this episode is a must-listen. By sharing her story, Lillian aims to inspire others to confront their own traumas and embark on their path to recovery.
Tune in to hear how understanding and addressing trauma can lead to a more peaceful and fulfilling life.