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EPISODE · Sep 24, 2024 · 31 MIN

She Broke Generational Alcoholism Without Traditional Recovery

from Sober Living Stories · host Jessica Stipanovic

Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to overcoming addiction lies not in conventional methods, but in the depths of spiritual and holistic practices? Join us as Veronica Barragan, a remarkable holistic therapist and wellness counselor, recounts her challenging journey from a traditional Catholic upbringing in Mexico to battling and ultimately overcoming alcoholism. Veronica's story takes us through her experiences as an immigrant child facing emotional neglect and depression, the pressures of early marriage, and the dual life she led as a successful real estate broker struggling with high-functioning alcoholism. Discover the turning point that transformed her life and ignited her passion for helping other women achieve sobriety and emotional well-being.Veronica eloquently discusses the generational patterns of alcoholism in her family and how recognizing these behaviors led her to seek healing through spiritual modalities rather than conventional methods like Alcoholics Anonymous. Despite her career burnout, she found solace and a path to recovery in holistic practices, significantly influenced by the wisdom of her son. Veronica’s reflections underscore the importance of compassion and understanding in the nuanced journey of addiction recovery, highlighting the individualized nature of healing.Embark on an extraordinary exploration of self-discovery and healing as Veronica details her transformational experiences with psychedelic therapies and Kundalini Yoga. A high school presentation on indigenous plant medicines led her family to the Amazon jungle, where they worked with shamans using sacred plants like Ayahuasca and San Pedro. Yet it was Kundalini Yoga that provided her the lasting tools to regulate her nervous system and achieve emotional healing. Through her virtual group coaching academy, Veronica now guides women on a transformative journey of holistic and generational healing, emphasizing the power of daily meditation and forgiveness in overcoming addiction. Tune in to hear her powerful story and the holistic approaches that have changed her life and the lives of many others.To connect with Veronica Barragan:Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veronicabarraganiamYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@veronicabarraganInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/veronicabarraganiam/TikTok: @veronicabarraganiamSupport the showKEEP LISTENING⭐ Get new episodes + Jessica’s 3-2-1 newsletter:https://www.jessicastipanovic.com/newsletter⭐ Listen & follow Real Women LIVE:https://www.jessicastipanovic.com/podcast⭐ Join 14K+ on Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/realwomenlive⭐ Love this episode? Follow the show, leave a review, and share it with one woman who needs to hear this story.Real Women LIVE was formerly Sober Living Stories.Share your story. Change your life.  

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