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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 49 MIN

Unpacking Shame: Chris' Story

from The Sober New Yorker · host Melissa McGovern

Chris Tompkins is a therapist, author, and speaker originally from Tucson, Arizona, now based in Los Angeles. He’s passionate about helping people heal shame and build self-worth from the inside out.After nearly 15 years of numbing pain with alcohol and drugs, Chris got sober in 2014—a turning point that continues to shape both his life and his work. Today, his recovery fuels his mission to help others break free from shame and reconnect with who they truly are.Chris' Socials:https://www.instagram.com/aroadtriptolove/https://www.facebook.com/aroadtriptolovehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christompkinslife/Join my Happier Hour Community!https://app.heartbeat.chat/happier/invitation?code=GC36CJGet my newsletter:https://thesobernewyorker.com/

Chris Tompkins is a therapist, author, and speaker originally from Tucson, Arizona, now based in Los Angeles. He’s passionate about helping people heal shame and build self-worth from the inside out.After nearly 15 years of numbing pain with alcohol and drugs, Chris got sober in 2014—a turning point that continues to shape both his life and his work. Today, his recovery fuels his mission to help others break free from shame and reconnect with who they truly are.Chris' Socials:https://www.instagram.com/aroadtriptolove/https://www.facebook.com/aroadtriptolovehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/christompkinslife/Join my Happier Hour Community!https://app.heartbeat.chat/happier/invitation?code=GC36CJGet my newsletter:https://thesobernewyorker.com/

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