We Need to Talk about Your Liver with Karla Adkins: A story of recovery and freedom from drinking and liver disease.We Need to Talk about Your Liver with Karla Adkins: A story of recovery and freedom from drinking and liver disease.
Alcohol Tipping Point
Karla Adkins is a Certified Senior Coach through This Naked Mind, and the author of And She Came Tumbling Down- Breaking the bonds of alcohol and creating a life of freedom. Karla is on a health journey and proudly 8 years alcohol free. She bravely shares her story of drinking, quitting, and living with cirrhosis of the liver. Karla’s eyes are no longer tinged with the dull yellow of shame, secrets, and sickness but bright white with hope, light and healing. If you are scared about the health consequences of your drinking, please listen to this inspiring episode, read Karla's book, and know that there is hope and healing. We talk about: Karla’s experience with drinking The jobs Karla gave alcohol Feeling different from other people The spectrum of Alcohol Use Disorder Karla’s experience with liver disease Signs of poor liver function Ways to prevent liver disease And more! Find Karla: Instagram: @karlakadkins Facebook: @karlakadkins LinkedIn:
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Karla Adkins: Finding Freedom from Alcohol and Liver Disease
“If I can be the voice for those people that are still struggling with shame, still struggling with it, then I want to be that voice to bring them hope, to understand that you can not only live without alcohol.”
Imagine living with the constant shadow of liver disease while battling an addiction to alcohol. That was Karla Adkins' reality until she took control of her life. In this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point', Karla, a Certified Senior Coach through This Naked Mind and author of 'And She Came Tumbling Down', opens up about her journey from alcohol dependency to a life of health and hope.
Now proudly 8 years sober, Karla shares her experiences with drinking, the toll it took on her liver, and the signs of poor liver function that often go unnoticed. She also discusses the various jobs she assigned to alcohol in her life and how feeling different from others played a role in her drinking habits. Karla doesn't shy away from talking about the medical community's recognition of Alcohol Use Disorder and the impact of the pandemic on drinking behaviors.
Her story is a testament to the power of hope and the possibility of healing. Whether you're concerned about your own health or supporting someone who is, Karla's insights offer valuable perspectives on recovery and living alcohol-free.
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