Dora Gosselin
Dora Gosselin
From Trauma to Transformation
From Trauma to Transformation
From Trauma to Transformation
Thursday 29th June 2023
Marcel and Dora discuss the link between trauma and addiction, sharing personal stories and insights on the path to recovery in this heartfelt episode.
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37 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Raw
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Hopeful
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Dora Gosselin
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Marcel's traumatic upbringing and battle with addiction shed light on the deep-rooted nature of addiction.
- The profound connection between trauma and addiction is explored through Marcel's personal and professional insights.
- Host Dora shares her own struggles with addiction, resonating with Marcel's journey.
- Understanding the impact of transgenerational trauma and its role in addiction and healing.
- Insights into the significance of comfort zones and embracing change in the journey to recovery.
There's reasons for everything. There's reasons for everything. And especially in my job, I deal a lot with transgenerational trauma. So some of my clients are families the children the parents and then the grandparents as well and when you look at it from a meta points of view like that you can really isolate the origin as far as you can trace anyways because once the lineage passes away the great-grandparents then it's just it's stories right now that you have to work with but you can really see that oh yeah so great-grandmother they were immigrants and her mother passed away when she was five she grew up without a mother with an abusive father because of the pressure in the landscape in the 1920s or 30s right and then you think about what's happening in the world at this stage she ends up having children now she never learned what it is to be a mother and all of a sudden she's a mother so her daughter is never going to learn what it is to be a mother or her children and then it just kind of you know it transfers from the one generation to the next generation. Until there's one generation where the pain becomes so extreme that it outweighs any fear of change.
Imagine growing up with the constant shadow of trauma looming over you. In this episode of Soberoso, Dora sits down with Marcel, a Trauma Integration Coach, who opens up about his tumultuous past and his path to healing. Marcel’s story is one of resilience and transformation. From witnessing his father’s violent outbursts to suffering a stroke at just ten years old, his early years were marked by significant hardships.
At twelve, he confronted his father with a vow to protect his mother at any cost—a moment that encapsulates the intense fear and courage of his childhood. Marcel’s struggles didn’t end there. His journey through addiction began as he sought ways to cope with the pain and chaos of his early life. However, it was a moment of clarity, seeing the hurt in his girlfriend’s eyes, that spurred him to seek sobriety.
Marcel’s experiences have given him a unique perspective on the intricate link between trauma and addiction. Dora, who has her own history with addiction, connects deeply with Marcel’s narrative. Together, they explore how trauma can fuel addictive behaviors and discuss strategies for breaking free from this cycle. Marcel’s professional insights as a Trauma Integration Coach add depth to their conversation, offering listeners practical advice and hope for their own journeys.
This episode is a raw and honest look at the complexities of trauma and addiction. It’s a testament to the strength it takes to confront your past and the healing that can come from sharing your story. Whether you’re struggling with addiction, supporting someone who is, or simply looking for inspiration, Marcel’s journey offers valuable lessons and a reminder that recovery is possible.