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Michelle Kolb on Embracing Every Single Day after Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Addiction
Michelle Kolb on Embracing Every Single Day after Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Addiction
Michelle Kolb on Embracing Every Single Day after Overcoming Childhood Trauma and Addiction
Tuesday 24th September 2024
Michelle Kolb shares her journey from a traumatic childhood to overcoming addiction, highlighting the importance of recovery spaces and daily gratitude.
70 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Michelle Kolb discusses her traumatic upbringing in a secluded community.
- Her first encounter with alcohol led to a rapid descent into heavy partying.
- Becoming a parental figure at a young age added stress and complexity to her life.
- The importance of female-only recovery spaces like Reprieve Recovery is highlighted.
- Michelle shares how she finds peace and redemption through sobriety and spirituality.
Choose your hard. It’s going to be hard to get sober, but being an addict's not easy either.
In this gripping episode of Project Recovery, Michelle Kolb shares her extraordinary journey from a traumatic childhood to overcoming addiction. Growing up in a secluded community marked by abuse and violence, Michelle’s early life was anything but ordinary. She opens up about her first encounter with alcohol during her junior year of college, which quickly spiralled into heavy partying and substance abuse.
Becoming a parental figure for her siblings at just 15 years old added layers of complexity to her teenage years, ultimately impacting her mental health and choices. Michelle’s candid reflections on how her drug use escalated after becoming a mother offer a raw and honest look into the struggles many face in similar situations. The episode also touches on the importance of female-only recovery spaces, like Reprieve Recovery, where Michelle finds solace and safety. Dr.
Matt Woolley and host Casey Scott provide thoughtful commentary, highlighting the universal challenges of addiction and recovery. Michelle’s story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding peace and redemption one day at a time. Her resilience and dedication to living a sober life serve as an inspiration to anyone battling their own demons. Don’t miss this heartfelt episode that reminds us all to embrace each day with gratitude and hope.