Ep. 28 Sober & Strong: Embracing Inner Child Work for Emotional Resilience

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Embracing Inner Child Work for Emotional Resilience

In the 28th episode of the Feel It Alcohol Free Podcast, Coach Ruby Williams and Coach Susan Larkin delve into the transformative concept of reparenting and mother hunger with guest Cybele Botran. This episode showcases the profound impact of reparenting and sobriety on personal growth, mental wellness, and holistic healing.

Understanding Mother Hunger and Reparenting

In the podcast episode, Cybele Botran introduces the concept of "mother hunger" as a primary attachment wound with a primary caregiver. This integral understanding explores the pillars of nurturance, protection, and guidance, highlighting the crucial role played by the primary caregiver in the emotional and psychological development of an individual. It paves the way for understanding the deep-seated emotional needs that may manifest in adulthood, leading to challenges like addiction and reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism.

Rewiring the Brain through Reparenting

Cybele, Coach Ruby, and Coach Susan underscore the possibility of rewiring our brains and shifting how we interact with ourselves through reparenting. The episode emphasizes that reparenting involves becoming one's own inner loving parent, effectively addressing unmet emotional needs, and fostering deep self-forgiveness. This compassionate and nurturing self-approach aligns with Richard Schwartz's parts work, promoting the idea that individuals possess an inner child and inner teen, and can cultivate self-compassion through reparenting.

The Celestial Mother and Spiritual Journey

The podcast outlines the concept of creating an ideal mother, known as the celestial mother, wherein one identifies the nurturing and compassionate qualities of role models from their past and embodies these characteristics as their own inner loving parent. Through this lens, reparenting extends onto a spiritual plane, evolving into a deeply spiritual journey that transcends traditional healing modalities.

Sobriety and Mother Hunger

The conversation also explores the link between alcohol use and the pursuit of nurturing, acceptance, and connection, drawing from personal experiences shared by the hosts and the guest. It highlights the psychological ramifications of unmet emotional needs, and how alcohol may be used as a coping mechanism, emphasizing the essential need for addressing mother hunger as part of the recovery and sobriety journey.

Embracing Self-Soothing and Personal Growth

As the podcast concludes, the speakers underscore the significance of self-soothing and re-parenting in fostering sobriety, personal growth, and well-being. They delve into the emotional and physical benefits of alcohol-free living and the ongoing process of self-discovery involved in the journey towards sobriety.

Empowering Self-Healing through Reparenting

This episode of the Feel It Alcohol Free Podcast sheds light on the empowering journey of reparenting and its profound impact on sobriety, emotional wellness, and personal growth. Through personal anecdotes, deep insights, and practical advice, Cybele Botran, Coach Ruby Williams, and Coach Susan Larkin encourage listeners to embark on their own transformative journeys of self-healing and sobriety, embracing the healing power of reparenting and the nurturing embrace of the celestial mother within.

In conclusion, the concept of reparenting as discussed in the podcast is a journey that involves deep self-forgiveness, understanding, and embracing one's emotional needs while fostering a compassionate and nurturing approach towards oneself. The intersection of reparenting and sobriety highlights the transformative nature of addressing emotional wounds and nourishing the inner child and inner teen within each individual.

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