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Episode Number: 396
Episode Title: How To Overcome Addiction Through Vulnerability and Gratitude - From Shopping Addiction to Inner Peace
Podcast Highlights:
[01:49] Pascale shares her personal story of being a shopaholic in her 20s
[02:49] The revelation that addiction is about seeking "enoughness" rather than the behaviour itself
[03:22] How vulnerability transformed from weakness to strength in her healing journey
[05:06] The power of sitting quietly with ourselves to remember "I am whole, I am loved, I am free"
[05:39] Gratitude as the final piece that shifts focus from lack to fullness
[06:27] Conclusion
Resources:
Episode 295 - "Embracing Vulnerability Setting Yourself Free" (referenced in this episode)
Connect with Pascale Gibon:
Website: www.pascalegibon.com
Email: www.pascalegibon.com/contact
How To Overcome Addiction Through Vulnerability and Gratitude - From Shopping Addiction to Inner Peace
This episode explores the root causes of addictive behaviours and offers a roadmap for healing through three key principles: acknowledging our patterns, embracing vulnerability, and cultivating gratitude. Pascale's candid sharing of her own struggles with shopping addiction creates a safe space for listeners to examine their own numbing behaviours, whether it's overworking, people-pleasing, or endless scrolling.
Table of Contents
Shopping for Enoughness: Understanding Addiction's True Nature
The Role of Vulnerability in Healing
Returning to Peace
The Healing Power of Gratitude
Conclusion
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