Elizabeth Pearson | From Alcohol Addiction, Trauma, & OCD to Healing Through 12-Step Sobriety
Description
Elizabeth Pearson shares her powerful addiction recovery story, detailing her struggles with alcohol, OCD, sexual trauma, and deep depression. From secretive drinking, an abusive relationship, and a near-suicide, she found healing through 12-step recovery, community, and running marathons. A story of transformation, faith, and finding purpose in sobriety.
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00:00 Introduction and First Impressions
00:30 Meet Elizabeth Pearson
01:55 Early Struggles with Alcohol
03:43 College Life and Drinking Culture
06:51 Dealing with Trauma and Addiction
12:33 The Turning Point
15:24 Finding Sobriety and Support
19:23 Embracing Recovery
25:26 The Power of Community
28:20 Diagnosed with OCD: A New Perspective
28:45 Understanding OCD Beyond Stereotypes
29:06 Alcoholism and OCD: The Connection
30:47 Daily Practices for Managing OCD and Alcoholism
31:49 The Importance of Asking for Help
33:27 Navigating Relationships in Sobriety
39:22 Spirituality and Running in Recovery
44:30 Family Healing Through Recovery
48:45 The Gift of Recovery: A New Life
52:38 Final Thoughts and Social Media
United States
