EPISODE · Sep 1, 2025 · 50 MIN
Ep 20 Serena Palmer: Author of My Two Brains and Me. (Part 1)
from Sobriety... Now What? with Stuart Cline · host Stuart Cline MA, LPCC, LPAT, ATR-BC, LADAC, MAC
DId this podcast help you. Please let me and others know to support the show. Thank you. In this first part of my conversation with Serena Palmer—writer, speaker, and author of My Two Brains and Me—we explore her journey through ADHD, addiction, and the shame that nearly silenced her. Serena’s mantra, recover loudly so others don’t die quietly, has become a rallying cry for breaking stigma around addiction and mental health.In this episode, Serena opens up about:Growing up with ADHD and being labeled “the dreamer”How early patterns of shame and self-criticism fueled addictionWhat it means to live with “two brains”—the rational self and the addict brainBreaking free from society’s misconceptions about alcoholismThis is part one of a two-part series. In part two, Serena shares her recovery journey, the turning point that saved her life, and the role of gratitude and spirituality in staying sober.Invitation to consider at least one helpful piece of information to help them thrive in their sobriety and to share with podcast with others and to follow and email questions. Support the showHI! If you would like to find out more things I offer, check out the links below. I am transitioning the title from Sobriety...Now What? to Live Unclouded, after the book title, I am publishing September 1st. 🌐 Website: www.Liveunclouded.com 🌱 Stuart Cline: www.Stuartcline.com 🧠 Counseling Services: www.nmcounseling.com 📧 Email: [email protected] a topic you’d like me to cover? Send me an email—I’d love to hear what would be most helpful for you.If this episode helped you: Follow the podcast, leave a review, and share it with a friendDisclaimer This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health care. Listening to this podcast does not establish a therapeutic relationship. If you are in need of support, please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider.
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DId this podcast help you. Please let me and others know to support the show. Thank you. In this first part of my conversation with Serena Palmer—writer, speaker, and author of My Two Brains and Me—we explore her journey through ADHD, addiction, and the shame that nearly silenced her. Serena’s mantra, recover loudly so others don’t die quietly, has become a rallying cry for breaking stigma around addiction and mental health. In this episode, Serena opens up about: Growing up with ADHD and be...
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