Faith C
Sobriety, Identity, and Grief Recovery After Addiction with Faith C
DESCRIPTION:
In this deeply personal episode, Nick Gaylord sits down with Faith C to explore the intersection of grief, addiction, trauma, and recovery. Faith shares her journey through alcoholism, emotional sobriety, and the long process of rebuilding identity and self-worth. Together, they unpack the hidden grief behind addiction, including loss of self, connection, and trust. Faith opens up about childhood emotional abuse, food addiction, and the pressure of perfectionism. This conversation goes beyond sobriety and into the ongoing work of healing and self-acceptance. Nick guides the discussion with depth and clarity, creating space for real, human moments. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is not about perfection, but about staying present and continuing the work. If you are navigating grief, trauma, or addiction, this conversation will meet you where you are.
WHO THIS EPISODE HELPS:
Anyone navigating grief, addiction recovery, trauma, or struggling with identity and self-worth.
WHAT LISTENERS WILL GET:
A powerful, honest look at grief, sobriety, healing, and what it takes to rebuild your life.
THIS EPISODE ANSWERS:
What does grief look like in addiction recovery?
Can you heal trauma and addiction at the same time?
Why do people in recovery still struggle with identity and self-worth?
How does childhood trauma impact addiction and grief later in life?
What actually changes after getting sober and what doesn’t?
KEY TAKEAWAYS:
Sobriety removes the substance, but healing the underlying grief takes ongoing work
Addiction is often rooted in a deep need for connection and validation
Emotional sobriety is just as important as physical sobriety
Trauma and grief can resurface in recovery and require intentional healing
Self-worth grows through honesty, connection, and consistent inner work
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