Now Sober Podcasts

In this episode: Are you a perfectionist? If so, your need to excel could lead to relapse. In this episode, Vince and Jeanna talk with Dr. Camila Williams, a mindset expert, board-certified psychologist, and cognitive-behavioral specialist who has specialized in the field of perfectionism, anxiety, and stress management for over ten years. The topic of today's discussion is perfectionism and its role in addiction.Other highlights in this episode include:Perfectionism as a result ...

In this episode: Vince and Jeanna talk about the inspiration for the project that launched their collaboration: a book about childhood sexual abuse and addiction recovery to help 12-Step sponsors who discover their sponsee is a child abuse survivor. Vince shares two experiences in which AA members struggled with telling their story because it involved childhood sex abuse.Other highlights in this episode include discussion on:Shame and the child.How drugs and alcohol feed the relap...

In this episode: Meet Vince and Jeanna as they talk about the purpose of this podcast. Discover Jeanna's passion behind the project.Other highlights in this episode include discussion on:How we hide the shame of abuse.Detailing as an effect of shame.The benefit of having a support group.Shutting down feelings.Resources mentioned in this episode:John Bradshaw, Healing the Shame That Binds YouPatrick Carnes, Out of the Shadows: Understanding Sexual AddictionBessel Van Der Kolk, M.D.,...

Join hosts Vince and Jeanna as they work through the complexities of the addiction/alcoholism and childhood trauma connection. We talk to professionals and survivors to find out what happens to child abuse victims when they grow up and why so often their past experiences lead to addiction and chronic relapse. If you have experience with trauma and addiction, tune in. It may just lead to a life of grace, hope, and recovery.Subscribe today to make sure you get episodes weekly.Visit our website ...