Alyson Stoner & Correy O'Neal | Sibling Trauma, Estrangement, & Recovery Reconnection

What happens when two sisters face the same trauma but walk completely different paths to healing? In this deeply moving episode of Recovery Cast, host Brittani Baynard sits down with Alyson Stoner and her sister Correy O’Neal for a raw, emotional, and inspiring conversation about addiction recovery, childhood abuse, family trauma, and the long road to rebuilding trust.Find addiction and mental health treatment near you: https://recovery.com/Learn more about Movement Genius: https://www.movementgenius.com/From surviving an abusive home and struggling with eating disorders, substance abuse, and homelessness, to rediscovering joy and creating their mental health platform Movement Genius, Alyson and Correy share how they transformed pain into purpose.They open up about:-Growing up in a house shaped by addiction, manipulation, and fear-How trauma shaped their identities, relationships, and bodies-What it takes to rebuild sibling bonds after years of silence-The role of somatic therapy, community, and radical honesty in recovery-Why they built Movement Genius to make mental wellness tools accessible to everyone⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Welcome to Recovery Cast01:00 – Growing Up in Chaos: Childhood Trauma & Abuse05:00 – Sibling Disconnect: Silence, Survival & Coping10:30 – Reconnecting with Their Father & Redefining Trust17:00 – Addiction, Anorexia & the Illusion of Control21:30 – Hitting Rock Bottom & Choosing Change26:00 – Adulting After Trauma: Learning to Live & Feel32:00 – Healing Through the Body: Somatic Therapy & Movement40:00 – Permission to Feel: Learning Emotional Safety46:00 – From Pain to Purpose: Creating Movement Genius53:00 – Building a Wellness Business That Heals Everyone55:30 – Reclaiming Their Story: Speaking Truth in Recovery01:02:00 – What Recovery Looks Like Today01:08:00 – Trust, Connection & Becoming Sisters Again01:16:00 – Lessons from the Past & Messages for the Future01:19:00 – No One Deserves to Suffer: Finding Hope & Community01:20:30 – Where to Find the Book & Movement Genius❓ Questions the Video Answers:How can siblings heal after growing up in an abusive home?What are signs you’re ready to start your recovery journey?How does childhood trauma impact adult relationships?What role does somatic therapy play in trauma healing?How can you rebuild trust after family betrayal?What’s the connection between addiction, eating disorders, and trauma?How can parents break generational cycles of dysfunction?What does it mean to “find joy” in recovery?How do you set emotional boundaries while healing?How can community and safe connection support recovery?What inspired Alyson and Correy to start Movement Genius?How can you start feeling your emotions after years of numbing?What’s the difference between surviving and truly healing?How can siblings reconnect after years of separation?Why is truth-telling such a powerful part of recovery?#MentalHealthRecovery #TraumaHealing #AddictionRecovery