From Trauma To Triumph: Caroline Beidler On Healing And Sobriety

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In this episode of Sisters in Sobriety Kathleen and Sonia sit down with Caroline Beidler MSW to discuss the powerful intersection of trauma addiction and recovery Caroline believes that transformation is possible and healing is a choice Her own experience in addiction mental health and trauma recovery has inspired her to help other women find recovery in its many forms Caroline is the founder of the global storytelling platform Circle of Chairs which reaches thousands of people weekly through her newsletter In just three short years she has built an international community of recovery supporters and organizes an annual global event on International Women s Day gathering thousands of advocates from around the world With nearly two decades of leadership experience in social work and ministry Caroline brings deep insight and compassion to the conversation about trauma and recovery In this episode Kathleen and Caroline dive into key questions surrounding trauma and recovery How can trauma shape addiction and mental health struggles What does it take to break intergenerational cycles of trauma Caroline shares her personal journey offering insights into how trauma manifests in daily life and how healing is possible through vulnerability community and faith They also discuss how women can navigate grief and loss while maintaining sobriety and building supportive trauma-informed recovery systems Listeners will gain an understanding of trauma-informed recovery the role of storytelling in processing trauma and practical tools for addressing deep-rooted family dynamics Caroline s experience leading a global research initiative on family recovery adds a fresh perspective on the importance of healing trauma within family systems By sharing her expertise Caroline offers listeners tangible steps to embrace their own recovery journey cultivate resilience and transform pain into growth In the personal story segment Caroline opens up about her own path through addiction and trauma recovery sharing how these experiences shaped her life and calling From battling shame and perfectionism to learning how to show up authentically in her recovery her story is both relatable and inspiring She also reflects on her work as a consultant helping nonprofit organizations governments and communities build recovery-focused initiatives that foster long-lasting change This is Sisters in Sobriety the support community that helps women change their relationship with alcohol Check out our Substack for extra tips tricks and resources Highlights 03 00 Caroline introduces herself and shares her background in social work and recovery advocacy 05 15 Discussion about Caroline s book Downstairs Church and how it explores the intersection of faith addiction and trauma 07 32 Caroline explains the concept of grit in trauma recovery 09 45 The role of trauma in addiction and how it can lead to substance use as a coping mechanism 12 00 How trauma manifests in everyday life for those in recovery 14 20 Caroline shares her personal experience with intergenerational trauma 16 15 The importance of addressing trauma to maintain long-term sobriety 18 30 Caroline explains what radical vulnerability looks like in recovery 20 45 How faith plays a role in trauma healing and addiction recovery 23 10 Navigating grief and loss while maintaining sobriety 25 35 Caroline discusses her work with Bright Story Shine and its mission to share recovery stories 28 00 The importance of storytelling in processing trauma and addiction recovery 30 12 How perfectionism and self-sabotage impact sobriety and healing 32 25 Caroline shares insights on how to begin breaking cycles of family trauma 34 50 The role of community in trauma-informed recovery programs 37 05 Caroline reflects on how trauma and addiction affect relationships and family dynamics 39 20 How women can embrace authenticity and break free from societal expectations in recovery 41 45 Caroline talks about the International Women s Day Global Recovery Event and the importance of women in recovery spaces 44 00 Practical tips for building resilience and addressing shame in recovery 46 25 Caroline s final thoughts on finding hope and healing through trauma recovery LinksConnect with Carolinehttps www carolinebeidler com https carolinebeidler substack com Sisters In Sobriety Substack – find more tips tricks resources and communitySisters In Sobriety EmailSisters In Sobriety InstagramKathleen s Website Kathleen does not endorse any products mentioned in this podcastKathleen s Instagram Click here to visit this podcast episode

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