Charlene Gorzela
Charlene Gorzela
Processing Grief from Addiction, Alcoholism, & Death with Sonny Mayo
Processing Grief from Addiction, Alcoholism, & Death with Sonny Mayo
Processing Grief from Addiction, Alcoholism, & Death with Sonny Mayo
Tuesday 8th February 2022
Charlene Gorzela and Sonny Mayo share their journeys through grief, addiction, and spiritual healing in this touching episode of 'Grief Recovery Now'.
53 minutes
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Charlene Gorzela
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Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Healing from Sexual Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Sonny Mayo on Grief: From Addiction to Spiritual Healing
Grief has played a pivotal role in Sonny's spiritual transformation and his recovery from addiction and alcoholism, as well as being an asset in assisting others with their grief.
Ever wondered how grief can be a catalyst for profound change? In this heartfelt episode of 'Grief Recovery Now', Charlene Gorzela sits down with Sonny Mayo, a talented recording artist and dedicated board member of Rock to Recovery. Sonny’s journey through the tangled web of grief, addiction, and recovery offers a raw and inspiring look at how pain can lead to spiritual transformation.
Charlene kicks things off with a discussion on the meditative power of simple acts like taking a bath, sharing her own experiences of losing both parents and finding solace in unexpected places. Sonny opens up about his own struggles, including the loss of four friends and two beloved dogs in just six months. These devastating losses pushed him to seek help through the Grief Recovery Handbook, which became a turning point in his healing journey.
Together, Charlene and Sonny explore the importance of community support and debunk common myths about grief. They delve into practical techniques like meditation and breathwork that can help calm the mind and transform the nervous system. This episode isn’t just about surviving grief; it’s about embracing it as a sacred, transformative process.
Whether you're dealing with addiction, the loss of a loved one, or simply seeking a deeper understanding of grief, this conversation offers valuable insights and actionable steps to help you on your path to healing.