Mary Wagstaff
Mary Wagstaff
Ep. #93 Honoring Trauma Part 1 of 3
Ep. #93 Honoring Trauma Part 1 of 3
Ep. #93 Honoring Trauma Part 1 of 3
Wednesday 30th June 2021
Mary Wagstaff explores how honoring trauma can help heal your relationship with alcohol in 'Stop Drinking and Start Living'.
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Get the buttons here!Healing Trauma: A Path to Redefining Your Relationship with Alcohol
Trauma is not what happens to you, it's what happens inside of you as a result of what happened to you. Trauma is the scarring that makes you less flexible, more rigid, less feeling and more defended.
Have you ever wondered how your past experiences shape your relationship with alcohol? In this episode of 'Stop Drinking and Start Living,' Mary Wagstaff sheds light on the often-overlooked link between trauma and drinking. This is the first part of a compelling three-part series where Mary explains how trauma isn't just about what happened to us, but how it affects us today.
She dives into the science of how trauma is stored in our bodies and how it can drive us to seek comfort in alcohol. Mary believes that acknowledging and honoring our trauma is a vital step toward healing. She discusses how unprocessed emotions from past events can inhibit our ability to experience natural joy and pleasure, leading to a stronger desire for alcohol as a coping mechanism.
But it's not all doom and gloom; Mary offers practical advice on how to start letting joy back into your life right now. She encourages listeners to celebrate their accomplishments, no matter how small, and to engage in daily journaling as a way to reconnect with their true desires. This episode is packed with insights that can help you understand why you might reach for that drink and how you can begin to change that pattern.
Mary’s compassionate approach makes complex topics accessible, providing listeners with actionable steps to start their healing journey. If you're ready to explore the roots of your relationship with alcohol and take meaningful steps toward change, this episode is a must-listen.