Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
80: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life with Emily Lynn Paulson
80: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life with Emily Lynn Paulson
80: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life with Emily Lynn Paulson
Thursday 26th December 2019
Emily Lynn Paulson discusses her path from addiction to sobriety on 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', emphasizing honesty and support networks.
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Emily Lynn Paulson: Embracing Honesty and Sobriety Beyond the Filtered Life
I think addiction is really just making other people feel better about who I was didn't work for me.
What happens when you peel back the layers of pretense and face your true self? In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', Emily Lynn Paulson, author of 'Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Beyond the Filtered Life', takes us on her journey from addiction to sobriety. Emily's story is particularly poignant for women and mothers who often grapple with unique challenges on the road to recovery.
She opens up about her early struggles with self-esteem, which led her to tell white lies and eventually turn to alcohol as a way to mask her insecurities. The moment she first drank, she felt like she had found the person she was always meant to be, but this false sense of identity only deepened her struggles. Through candid reflections, Emily discusses how dishonesty and self-doubt shaped her life until the consequences of her addiction became impossible to ignore.
Despite multiple attempts to quit, it wasn't until Emily addressed the underlying issues driving her addiction that she found lasting recovery. She talks about the hurdles she faced as a woman and mother, the impact of her addiction on her family, and the importance of honesty and vulnerability in healing. Emily highlights the crucial role of support networks, including professional coaching and peer groups, in her journey. Her story is a powerful reminder of the transformative power of sobriety.
She describes the freedom she now feels being present in her relationships and daily life, unburdened by addiction. Emily's journey showcases the resilience of the human spirit and the potential for growth even in the face of adversity. If you're looking for an inspiring story that underscores the importance of seeking support and confronting personal demons, this episode is a must-listen.