Letting Go Of The Stories We Tell Ourselves and Breaking Free From Shame w/ Erin Khar

My guest today is Erin Khar, an author, and advocate who has made a name for herself by writing about addiction recovery, mental health, parenting, and relationships. Her debut memoir, “Strong Out,” has garnered critical acclaim and earned a spot on many anticipated reading lists. Erin also writes a popular weekly advice column on Substack.Today’s episode focuses on destigmatizing addiction and the shame that surrounds it. Erin shares her personal story and discusses the importance of having open and honest conversations about addiction. She explains house addiction affects not only the individual but also their loved ones and communities.Highlights:The root causes of addiction and the impact of trauma The role of compassion and empathy in helping those struggling with addictionThe importance of community-based programs Links:Ask Erin Erin's WebsiteFollow Erin on IGOh, and by the way, if you didn’t know, I have an awesome course called Creating Healthy Boundaries; it's affordable, easy to follow, and will make a big difference in how you feel. Check it out here.If you aren't part of the Confident Sober Women Facebook group, it's a great place to be. There are over a thousand other sober women there building lives they don't want to escape from. Come on over and join us.And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy today and maybe a second one for a friend. There is so much hope in recovery, and I shared my story so raw and vulnerably so that others would know they aren't alone and that there is a way to live well, manage relationships, parent your kids, and have a healthy body, all while staying sober.  Grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.Support the showDon’t forget to subscribe, rate & share this episode with a sober woman or someone suffering from anxiety, depression, ADHD, sleep problems and negative thought patterns who needs to hear she is not alone. Oh, and by the way, if you didn’t know, my remote Neurofeedback Therapy program is up and running. Learn more here! Learn more about EMDR therapy, EMDR Intensives and Remote Neurofeedback.And if you haven't read my memoir, grab a copy of Recovering in Recovery: The Life-Changing Joy of Sobriety wherever books are sold.