Navigating Life's Challenges: From Wall Street to Rehab with Sarah Shaffer

Sarah's experience highlights the complex interplay between personal trauma and addiction. Through recounting her time on Wall Street during 9/11 and dealing with her son’s medical condition, she illustrates the immense pressure these situations placed on her mental health. Her struggles with substance abuse escalated until a wake-up call with her children forced her to address her addiction. Ultimately, Sarah's journey to sobriety was not just about overcoming addiction but transforming her entire life circumstance. Now, using her story, she empowers other women to face their vulnerabilities, guiding them through recovery with empathy and insight.Check out Sarah here: https://thedumpsterfirediaries.com/Buy Sarah's amazing book here: https://thedumpsterfirediaries.com/booksMore details on: The Butterfly Breakthrough 12-week Custom Designed Strategy CoachingContinue Your JourneyThank you so much for listening to The Healing Odyssey.If this episode has helped you, please consider sharing it with someone who might need to hear it today.Join Dopamine Without DangerA calm, private community for recovery, ADHD, burnout and emotional wellbeing.First month just £3 with code ONEMONTH3https://dopamine-without-danger.mn.co/landing/Read AA Is Not the Only WayReal stories of recovery, ADHD, trauma and finding your own way forward.https://emmagardner.ukSupport the PodcastIf you'd like to help keep these conversations free:https://buymeacoffee.com/emmagardnerwritesBe a GuestTherapist, coach, researcher, author or someone with lived experience?I'd love to hear from [email protected] next time... be gentle with yourself, stay curious, and keep finding your own way forward