Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
70: Welcomed Accepted & Loved with Leslie Cole
70: Welcomed Accepted & Loved with Leslie Cole
70: Welcomed Accepted & Loved with Leslie Cole
Tuesday 3rd September 2019
Leslie Cole, addiction medicine physician, shares her journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting compassion and understanding in treatment.
31 minutes
Healing
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Leslie Cole's Path: From Addiction to Healing Others
People can make a change, that is degrees different, after they come into a rehab or a recovery, or a detox or a clinic...
Imagine being a seasoned internist and then finding your true calling in addiction medicine. That's the story of Leslie Cole, an addiction medicine physician and author of 'Quit Pain Pills'. After two decades in internal medicine, Leslie's personal battle with an eating disorder led her to a profound journey of self-discovery and recovery.
This episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast' features Leslie as she shares how recovery literature became her beacon of hope and healing, ultimately guiding her to a new career path at an addiction clinic outside Nashville, Tennessee. Leslie's approach to addiction treatment is rooted in compassion and non-judgment. She believes in creating a safe space where patients feel welcomed and accepted, a stark contrast to the shame often associated with addiction.
Her clinic’s unique program includes an Adverse Childhood Event questionnaire, which helps uncover past traumas that may contribute to addictive behaviors. Leslie emphasizes that understanding these early experiences is crucial for effective recovery. Relationships play a pivotal role in Leslie's treatment philosophy. She discusses how our interactions with others, and even with ourselves, are shaped by our childhood experiences. For instance, growing up in an environment filled with abusive language can lead to internalizing negative self-talk.
Recognizing and altering these patterns can be a powerful step toward recovery. Leslie's story is not just about overcoming her own struggles but also about using her experiences to help others find their path to healing. Her book, 'Quit Pain Pills', stands as a testament to the transformative power of sharing our stories. If you or someone you know is battling addiction, Leslie’s journey offers a hopeful message: change is possible, and recovery is within reach.