Books Over Booze with Carol Ann Ferguson

In this episode, we get into an inspiring alternative approach to achieving wellness, stability, and sobriety with special guest Carol Ann Ferguson, #booksoverbooze Founder and Mother in recovery who found a way out of the choking grasp of shame through avid reading of others' recovery stories. After struggling for a dozen years to maintain sobriety, Carol Ann literally went from "Bottles to Bookmarks" by releasing shame-based emotions over lengths of time exposing herself to others' written shared struggles. Today she inspires others to achieve wellness and sobriety by openly sharing about her struggles, lessons learned, as well as life-style tips to overcome alcohol addiction one book, one page, one human connection at a time. This week's episode represents how courageous, honest, open story-telling has the power to break down walls to human connection and quell shame for those suffering alone in the dark. CAROL ANN FERGUSON  #booksoverbooze  FREE BAN SHAME TIP SHEET   EMPOWER YOUR RECOVERY   YOGA (FREE for Parents in Recovery)   GIVE BACK   FOLLOW Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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It seems we live in a society built on shame. Nadia Davis is a mom, author, attorney, and kundalini yoga teacher who wants to change that, especially for people in trauma and addiction recovery. WE ALL deserve a safe place to share, cry, and be vulnerable. There is a place within you that can heal all - Home is Within You. On this podcast, we work together to empower your recovery by overcoming the toxic emotion of shame. Sharing practical, honest stories from her own life as well as conversations with professionals and experts, Nadia reveals why shame is such a powerful emotion. Learn how to prevent it from harming your recovery, spiritual growth, and connection with others. Plus, you'll also gain valuable insight into options for treatment, conscious parenting, and navigating both sides of the justice system.