Ep 11: Addiction, Sobriety, and Coming Home to Yourself
Coming Into Focus: Conversations on life, aging, and the journey of becoming.Show Notes
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, Susan Raphael joins us to share her personal journey through addiction and sobriety. With openness and clarity, Susan reflects on what addiction really looks like, the myths that often surround being sober, and the beliefs that can quietly hold us back from choosing a different path.
Together, we explore where the term spiritist comes from and how spirituality, self-awareness, and support can play a role in recovery. This conversation isn’t about shame or labels , it’s about understanding, compassion, and the courage it takes to face ourselves truthfully.
Susan’s story reminds us that sobriety isn’t just about giving something up, it’s about coming home to yourself, reconnecting with your spirit, and discovering what’s possible when you ask for help.
Whether you are sober, sober-curious, supporting someone you love, or simply interested in understanding addiction more deeply, this episode offers insight, humanity, and hope.
To find out more about Susan: IG: sustainable_recovery www.sustainablerecovery.ca
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