From Religious Trauma to Recovery: Mia’s Powerful Story of Healing and Self-Discovery | Free Like Me Podcast

In this deeply emotional episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks sits down with Mia, who courageously opens up about her journey through childhood trauma, heartbreak, and the chaos of addiction. Raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, Mia reflects on the strict religious upbringing that shaped her early identity—and the traumatic event at 14 that forever changed her path. She discusses how self-sabotage, suppressed emotions, and unresolved grief led her into a battle with substance abuse. With honesty and strength, Mia shares how recovery, support, and self-discovery helped her break free from shame and rebuild her life. This episode is a hopeful look into the realities of trauma, mental health, and the daily commitment to healing.

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