Sabyn Mayfield: Crossing The Bridge to Recovery | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Sabyn Mayfield, CEO of Brigid Recovery, delivers a raw and inspiring account of his 20-year journey through addiction, trauma, and recovery. As a former client of Brigid Recovery, a trauma-focused residential workshop in Bowling Green, Kentucky, Sabyn shares how his struggles with sobriety and identity, compounded by a career in film and music, led him to confront deep-seated family-of-origin trauma. He emphasizes the relativity of trauma, the transformative power of addressing shame, and the importance of becoming one’s own loving parent, offering insights into Brigid’s non-medical approach that prioritizes “what happened to you” over diagnosis. Sabyn’s candid reflections on spiritual bottoms, the necessity of daily recovery practices, and the liberation of the Ninth Step resonate deeply, while his personal anecdotes—such as his familial connection to Dolly Parton and his mother’s Emmy-winning casting career—add a unique layer to his story. Recorded with authenticity and humor, this episode underscores the podcast’s mission to foster hope, highlighting Sabyn’s shift from chaos to empowerment and his commitment to helping others heal, making it a must-listen for anyone navigating recovery or seeking to understand trauma’s lasting impact.

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Timestamps:
00:01:23 - Role as CEO of Brigid Recovery
00:02:23 - Struggles with Recovery
00:03:02 - Understanding Trauma’s Relativity
00:04:44 - Brigid Recovery’s Distinctive Approach
00:05:55 - Addressing Shame and Trauma
00:07:14 - Embracing Authenticity
00:09:48 - Battling Internal Emotional Suffering
00:13:36 - Dangers of Spiritual Bottoms
00:15:14 - Becoming Your Own Loving Parent
00:21:04 - Defining Addiction’s Nature
00:33:13 - Family Background and Music Collaborations
01:13:28 - Reluctance to Release Familiar Chaos
01:33:13 - Family Background and Music Collaborations