Amanda Elliott shares her journey of overcoming addiction and finding self-compassion. She works in recovery coaching and emphasizes the importance of mental and behavioral health. Amanda grew up in a strict religious community, which led to feelings of self-condemnation and confusion when she encountered different beliefs and lifestyles. She turned to substances to cope with her inner turmoil and had unhealthy relationships. However, through recovery, she found healing and a passion for helping others. Amanda highlights the power of speaking one's truth and the importance of finding emotional safety in relationships. She encourages individuals to explore different approaches to recovery and to never give up on their journey.

Keywords

addiction, recovery, self-compassion, mental health, behavioral health, religious upbringing, substances, unhealthy relationships, speaking one's truth, emotional safety, different approaches to recovery

Takeaways

• Recovery coaching and mental/behavioral health play a crucial role in overcoming addiction.
• Strict religious upbringings can lead to feelings of self-condemnation and confusion when encountering different beliefs and lifestyles.
• Substances are often used as a coping mechanism to avoid negative emotions.
• Speaking one's truth and finding emotional safety in relationships are essential for healing and growth.
• Exploring different approaches to recovery and never giving up are key to finding success.

Sound Bites

• "They took the fear out of speaking my truth, which in turn took the power away from an addiction that is fueled by secrecy and shame."
• "You can have fun without substances. You really can."
• "We don't have to have all the answers to help people. There's going to be something that you have to offer that's going to help somebody."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction and Background

02:33
Growing Up in a Religious Household

02:41
Challenges in the Entertainment Industry

04:30
The Cycle of Substance Abuse

06:39
Risky Situations and the Search for Self-Worth

10:45
Journey to Recovery: Finding Self-Worth and Setting Boundaries

21:09
Navigating Unhealthy Relationships in Addiction and Recovery

32:32
The Power of Emotional Safety in Sobriety

34:29
Teaching as a Tool for Personal and Collective Healing

43:12
Exploring Different Approaches to Recovery

45:30
Never Quit Quitting: Perseverance on the Journey to Sobriety

46:27
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