Recovery: The Whole Enchilada
Rising Stronger on the Journey to Wholeness & Healing
Recovery: The Whole Enchilada" is a podcast dedicated to exploring the intricate layers of healing and transformation within the recovery community and among individuals seeking personal growth and fulfillment. Inspired by the metaphor of the enchilada's layers, we delve deep into the journey of recovery, unpacking the complexities, challenges, and triumphs that come with seeking holistic wellness.
Join us as we navigate the twists and turns of the recovery process, offering insights, guidance, and inspiration for those craving the "whole enchilada" of healing and transformation.
And check out our website at https://www.recoverythewholeenchilada.com/
Recovery: The Whole Enchilada
Experiencing Death in Sobriety: Grief, Relapse Risk, and Staying Connected
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Hosts Peg McDermott and Heather Hagaman discuss experiencing death in sobriety, contrasting sudden losses with expected deaths and how both can dysregulate the body and trigger fear.
Heather shares the shock of a close friend dying soon after retirement and how she leaned on support, service, and self-care even when attending a celebration of life at a bar.
Peg recounts losing her mother early in sobriety, restarting smoking but not drinking, and relying on sober community, therapy, and a parent-loss grief group; she also describes being present and making clear decisions during funerals and end-of-life care for both parents.
They address relapse statistics, the fatal risks of relapse, suicide in recovery, and the need to reach out, watch isolation, plan for milestones, feel feelings, and seek professional help when needed, emphasizing that no one has to grieve alone.
00:00 Welcome and Topic
02:15 Sudden Loss Story
05:12 Peg on Losing Mom
09:07 Support and Closure
13:01 Relapse and Suicide Risk
16:44 Grief and Nervous System
21:17 Hidden Trauma Unpacked
25:14 Milestones and Planning
29:56 Relationship Grief Too
31:00 Final Takeaways and Goodbye
