Matt J
Matt J, Andrea Ashley
Andrea is Unashamed, Authentic and an Adult Child of Alcoholics
Andrea is Unashamed, Authentic and an Adult Child of Alcoholics
Andrea is Unashamed, Authentic and an Adult Child of Alcoholics
Tuesday 6th December 2022
Join Andrea Ashley on 'Sober Friends' as she discusses her path to sobriety, childhood trauma, and overcoming addiction with honesty and vulnerability.
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66 minutes
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Matt J
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Navigating Challenges in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Andrea Ashley: Embracing Sobriety and Healing Childhood Wounds
I've accepted that we're never going to be fixed. And even in the time that- okay, she's got pancreatic, I was too uncomfortable to talk about with her. I hadn't seen him in forever and it was incredibly upsetting to me and I was surprised by it because it was final.
What happens when childhood trauma follows you into adulthood? In this episode of the 'Sober Friends' podcast, Andrea Ashley, host of the 'Adult Child Podcast', opens up about her raw and unfiltered journey to sobriety. Both Andrea and Matt share a unique bond as adult children of alcoholics, bringing a deeply personal touch to their conversation.
Andrea got sober at the young age of 18, but it wasn't until a devastating breakup seven years later that she truly faced the lingering shadows of her past. She dives into how the 12 steps, therapy, and a higher power have been crucial in her ongoing recovery. Andrea candidly talks about the idea that she will never be 'fixed', but instead focuses on making progress each day.
This episode also touches on the often unspoken stigma around making money in the recovery community, questioning why it's acceptable for therapists but not for others in the field. Andrea has built a supportive community through her podcast and Patreon, offering virtual support groups and exclusive content for fellow adult children of alcoholics. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that blends honesty, vulnerability, and a dash of humor.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a sense of solidarity.