Episode - 122 Sue Gilroy-Women-Self-Worth, Shame, and Trauma
Episode - 122 Sue Gilroy-Women-Self-Worth, Shame, and Trauma

Recovery Is Possible

Today's episode takes a little different direction where Sue Gilroy and I discuss the trauma and conditioning of women regarding their self-worth, shame, and trauma. Sue is from Australia and is a professional Life Coach, Registered Nurse, and has wo...

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Healing Women's Self-Worth: Insights from Sue Gilroy on Recovery and Trauma

“If we have the awareness around fear and go well, I'm actually safe in this situation. What if I step forward and just see what it does?”

Ever wondered how deeply ingrained beliefs about self-worth can affect recovery? In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael Van Meter chats with Sue Gilroy, an Australian life coach and registered nurse, to unpack the complex relationship between women's self-worth, shame, and trauma. Sue brings her extensive experience working in medical centers to the table, offering practical advice on breaking free from limiting beliefs and patterns rooted in past conditioning and fear.

The conversation dives into the impact of toxic relationships and the importance of prioritizing recovery. Sue also shares her passion for advocating women's rights in recovery, highlighting the transformative power of coaching and self-awareness. If you're seeking valuable insights and strategies to navigate these challenges, this episode is a must-listen.

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