Michael D.

Health and Healing Dealing with Trauma and Addictions

Michael D.

  • Trauma Abuse and Addiction

Trauma Abuse and Addiction

Friday 29th March 2024

Explore how childhood trauma leads to addiction and learn practical steps for healing in this eye-opening episode with host Michael D.
19 minutes
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About this podcast

Health and Healing Dealing with Trauma and Addictions
Author:
Michael D.
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Healing from Sexual Trauma
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Mindful Recovery
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Unpacking Trauma: How Childhood Pain Fuels Addiction

Episode Overview

  • Unresolved childhood trauma often leads to addiction.
  • Confronting and verbalising painful experiences is crucial for healing.
  • Emotional literacy plays a key role in recovery.
  • Self-medication with substances like drugs and alcohol can worsen trauma.
  • Building healthy relationships is essential for long-term recovery.
The key to freedom is knowledge, and knowledge is truth
Ever wondered how childhood trauma can shape your life and lead to addiction? In this episode, host Michael D. dives deep into the connection between trauma, abuse, and addiction. Michael shares his passion for helping people understand and heal from their past traumas. He explains how unresolved childhood traumas often lead to self-medication with substances like drugs and alcohol, which can spiral into addiction.
With a blend of psychology, sociology, and theology, Michael provides a comprehensive look at how these traumas affect our adult lives and relationships. He highlights the importance of confronting and verbalising these painful experiences to integrate them into our lives healthily. By sharing research findings and personal anecdotes, Michael paints a vivid picture of the vicious cycle of trauma and addiction.
You'll learn about the emotional and psychological impacts of trauma, how it manifests in behaviours like numbing and acting out, and the importance of emotional literacy in recovery. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the deeper roots of addiction and find pathways to healing. So, if you're ready to confront your past and take steps towards a healthier future, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice.