Well, Well, Well: A Journey Through Sobriety and Mental Health
Episode Overview
Angela shares her weekly highs and lows, including receiving a truck for Daniel. She discusses her struggle with weight gain despite being ill. Angela reflects on the impact of Brittany Murphy's movies on her life. The episode delves into the SMART Recovery model combining REBT and CBT. Angela talks about the intertwined nature of mental health and addiction recovery.
It's okay for me not to be okay sometimes.
Angela Greene, also known as 'The Blah Blah Blonde', takes you on a rollercoaster of emotions in this episode titled 'Well, Well, Well'. Angela shares her week filled with ups and downs, ranging from receiving a truck for Daniel to dealing with a stress test at the doctor's office. You'll hear about her struggle with weight gain despite being ill and her journey with new asthma and allergy medications.
Angela also reflects on the impact of Brittany Murphy's movies and how they resonate with her own experiences. The episode takes a deeper turn as Angela discusses the SMART Recovery model, which combines rational emotive behaviour therapy (REBT) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to help people manage their substance dependencies and mental health issues. Angela's personal anecdotes about her mental health and addiction recovery are both raw and relatable, making you feel like you're chatting with a close friend.
She talks about the intertwined nature of mental health and addiction recovery and how these experiences shape her aspirations to become a peer counsellor. Throughout the episode, Angela's candidness and humour shine through, even when discussing heavy topics like death, mental health triggers, and the emotional toll of past relationships. Her honesty is refreshing and offers a sense of solidarity to anyone going through similar struggles.
If you're looking for an episode that blends humour with heartfelt reflections on sobriety, mental health, and personal growth, 'Well, Well, Well' is a must-listen. Angela's journey is a testament to resilience and the importance of finding balance in life.