Patrick Custer
Patrick Custer
"I Don't Have to Have the Answer" (feat. Comedian Kristina Hart) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 136
"I Don't Have to Have the Answer" (feat. Comedian Kristina Hart) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 136
"I Don't Have to Have the Answer" (feat. Comedian Kristina Hart) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 136
Thursday 4th January 2024
Join Kristina Hart as she discusses her journey through religious trauma, addiction, and recovery, finding hope and humor along the way on Rooted Recovery Stories.
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- Kristina shares her experience with religious trauma and the struggles of coping with chaos in her household
- She opens up about her journey through addiction, mental health challenges, and a nervous breakdown
- Kristina discusses the impact of societal pressures and the fear of the rapture on her emotional well-being
- She highlights her use of therapy, mindfulness, and dialectical behavior therapy skills to manage triggers and emotional dysregulation
- Kristina's message emphasizes finding peace in receiving life as it comes, offering hope and inspiration to those navigating trauma and addiction
I don't have to understand. I don't have to have the answer. If you can just rest and receive life as it comes, that's just a wonderful gift that I try to live out now.
Imagine growing up in a family where religious conflict and emotional suppression are the norms. In this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories, comedian and influencer Kristina Hart sits down with host Patrick Custer to share her deeply personal journey from chaos to clarity. Kristina opens up about her Persian upbringing, the religious trauma she faced, and how humor became her lifeline.
From dealing with a household torn between Muslim and Protestant Christian beliefs to grappling with addiction, Kristina's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. She discusses her struggles with substance use, mental health challenges, and a nervous breakdown that served as a turning point in her life. With therapy and mindfulness, Kristina has learned to manage her triggers and emotional dysregulation. Her candid conversation sheds light on the complexities of religious trauma and the societal pressures that can impact mental well-being.
Through it all, Kristina's message is clear: finding peace and embracing life as it comes can be a beacon of hope for anyone dealing with similar struggles.