Emily Lynn Paulson: Embracing Honesty and Trust in Sobriety
Honesty is the antidote to almost everything... You become, you don't have a reason to trust yourself... but that's all me.
Have you ever wondered how honesty plays a role in recovery? In this episode of The Unruffled Podcast, Sondra Primeaux goes solo to chat with Emily Lynn Paulson, a writer, speaker, recovery coach, and mom of five. Emily is the author of 'Highlight Real: Finding Honesty and Recovery Behind the Filtered Life', and she dives into the journey of learning to trust oneself again after addiction.
Dishonesty often starts subtly and can lead us down dark paths, but Emily shares how getting sober helped her reclaim her truth and rebuild trust with herself and others. She opens up about the challenges and rewards of being a sober mom, including the candid conversations she has with her children about her past drinking. Emily also discusses how creativity, gratitude, and service play pivotal roles in her ongoing recovery.
From journaling to meditation, she offers practical tools that have supported her journey. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that highlights the transformative power of honesty and trust in sobriety.