Mary Tilson
Mary Tilson
#82: Recovering from Addiction & Healing Cultural Shame with Pamela Rueda
#82: Recovering from Addiction & Healing Cultural Shame with Pamela Rueda
#82: Recovering from Addiction & Healing Cultural Shame with Pamela Rueda
Monday 13th November 2023
Listen to Pamela Rueda on Sun and Moon Sober Living Podcast as she shares her journey of overcoming addiction and healing cultural trauma.
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Episode Overview
- Pamela shares her recovery journey and the impact of cultural norms on her relationship with alcohol
- The episode delves into trauma, coping mechanisms, and the stigma surrounding mental health and addiction
- Pamela's evolution in recovery, confronting toxic relationships, and redefining the narrative around pain and shame
- Insightful discussion on the pivotal role of support and spirituality in recovery
- Embracing vulnerability, honouring oneself, and releasing stigmas surrounding addiction and recovery
Pamela's story serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking to navigate their own path to recovery.
In this eye-opening episode of the Sun and Moon Sober Living Podcast, host Mary Tilson sits down with Pamela Rueda, a certified recovery coach, SheRecovers coach, speaker, and Latina mental health advocate. Pamela's story is one of survival, resilience, and transformation. Born in Mexico, she faced armed violence at a young age and later struggled with cultural uprooting and immigration trauma upon moving to the U.S.
These experiences led her into a spiral of alcohol abuse and toxic relationships that lasted for decades. Pamela opens up about her journey to sobriety, which began in 2009, and her ongoing battle with codependency and PTSD that started in 2017. She shares how cultural expectations around drinking impacted her life and how she navigated the societal stigma surrounding mental health and addiction.
Her candid discussion about relapse, toxic relationships, and unhealed trauma provides a raw and honest look at the complexities of recovery. One of the most compelling aspects of Pamela's story is her emphasis on reclaiming one's voice and rewriting one's narrative. She talks about the importance of compassion, clarity, and ownership in the recovery process.
Pamela's mission is to help others break free from the patterns that keep them voiceless and small, guiding them to recover their voice and reclaim the pen that writes their story. This episode is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about healing generational trauma and cultural shame. Pamela's insights into the role of support and spirituality in recovery offer valuable lessons for anyone on a similar path.
Her story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the importance of embracing one's truth. Listeners will find themselves inspired by Pamela's resilience and unwavering commitment to self-discovery. Her journey serves as a beacon of hope for those seeking to navigate their own path to recovery. Tune in to this episode to immerse yourself in Pamela's inspiring story and discover the boundless possibilities of recovery.