Carl Fessenden, CADC-I

The Drunken Worm Podcast

Sam Gennuso

  • EP:022 Sam Gennuso talks about being a therapist as a person who stutters and sharing fierce recovery!

EP:022 Sam Gennuso talks about being a therapist as a person who stutters and sharing fierce recovery!

Friday 28th January 2022

Therapist Sam Gennuso discusses her journey in recovery, stuttering, and using vulnerability to help others on The Drunken Worm Podcast.
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62 minutes
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The Drunken Worm Podcast
Author:
Carl Fessenden, CADC-I
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Body & Mind
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Sam Gennuso: Embracing Vulnerability in Recovery and Therapy

I think that sometimes people in recovery use the word codependent if they feel that they're enabling somebody without the proper definition. So yeah, I do think that a lot of people are a little bit too a lot codependent.
Ever wondered how vulnerability can be a strength in the journey to recovery? Meet Sam Gennuso, a therapist and recovery coach who stutters, and isn't afraid to wear her vulnerability on her sleeve. In this episode of The Drunken Worm Podcast, host Carl Fessenden dives into Sam's inspiring story of recovery and resilience. Sam shares how her personal experiences with stuttering and addiction have shaped her approach to therapy and life coaching.
She talks candidly about the importance of identifying and regulating emotions, the pitfalls of isolation, and how trauma can play a significant role in addiction. Sam also delves into the often-overlooked connection between music and recovery, offering a fresh perspective on how creative outlets can aid in healing. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Sam's story is bound to resonate.
Her insights into the recovery profession are both thought-provoking and inspiring, providing a unique look at how personal struggles can become powerful tools for helping others. Tune in for an episode that’s as heartfelt as it is enlightening, and discover how embracing vulnerability can lead to profound healing.