Shame, Science, and Second Chances: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma & Drinking

Join Coach Kevin and Coach Frank Spinelli — physician, trauma-informed coach, and Reframer — as Frank opens up about the journey that brought him to Reframe: a childhood trauma buried for decades, a pandemic that unraveled the life he'd carefully rebuilt, and the moment he woke up in his basement not remembering how he'd gotten there. Frank doesn't hold back and what comes through is a story about shame, denial, and what it actually means to want better for yourself.The conversation digs into:- Why knowing better and doing better are two completely different things- How shame works — and what happens when you stop trying to outrun it- The difference between quitting drinking and actually doing the work- Why labeling yourself an alcoholic might be getting in your way- What "transfer addiction" looks like and how to spot it in yourself- The non-binary approach to recovery that's changing how a new generation thinks about alcoholThe Reframeable podcast is brought to you by the Reframe app. Reframe is the #1 app to help you cut back or quit drinking alcohol. It uses neuroscience to reframe your relationship with alcohol and unlock the healthiest, happiest you.If you're enjoying this podcast, please like, subscribe, and share with those that you feel may benefit from it. If you have a topic you'd like us to cover on the podcast, send an email to [email protected] or, if you're on the Reframe app, give it a shake and let us know what you want to hear.