Pamela Rueda's Journey: From Trauma to Triumph
Episode Overview
Pamela Rueda shares her 15-year recovery journey. Discusses overcoming alcohol addiction, trauma, and PTSD. Highlights the importance of reclaiming one's voice. Explores cultural assimilation and single parenting challenges. Emphasises healing from within and breaking toxic patterns.
Recovery is the path back to our heart and the door to our (r)evolution.
In this episode of 4SoberChicks, the spotlight is on Pamela Rueda, a certified recovery coach who brings a unique perspective to the table. Born in Mexico and having migrated to the US in her 20s, Pamela shares her 15-year journey of recovery from alcohol addiction, codependency, immigration trauma, and PTSD. She opens up about her experiences and the challenges she faced, including a harrowing kidnapping that led her family to relocate to the US for safety.
Pamela's story is one of resilience and transformation, offering a raw and honest look at the complexities of addiction and recovery. Pamela discusses how she helps others break free from toxic patterns through compassion, clarity, and ownership. She emphasises the importance of reclaiming one's voice and taking control of their own narrative. Her platform, My Badass Recovery, serves as a resource for those seeking to escape the cycle of addiction and find their path back to their heart.
The hosts—Heather, Dana, Lisa, and Meredith—engage in a heartfelt conversation with Pamela, exploring the different facets of recovery. They touch on the importance of representing all types of women and recovery stories, highlighting that addiction is the ultimate equaliser. The discussion also delves into cultural assimilation and the challenges of being a single parent while navigating recovery. Pamela's insights are both enlightening and relatable, making this episode a must-listen for anyone on a similar journey or supporting someone who is.
Her message is clear: recovery is not just about abstaining from alcohol; it's about healing from within and finding the strength to rewrite your story. Feeling inspired? Tune in to hear Pamela's incredible journey and gain valuable insights into the recovery process.