Sharing With Out Shame - Donna and Dr. Rob Kelly - Episode 32

In this episode of the Sharing Without Shame podcast, host Donna Marston speaks with Dr. Rob Kelly, a world-renowned addiction expert. Dr. Kelly shares his personal journey from homelessness and addiction to becoming a successful psychologist, discussing how confronting past trauma and reshaping neural pathways can lead to recovery. He emphasizes that addiction is not just about substances but often tied to deeper issues like childhood trauma. Kelly's candid approach, often compared to Gordon Ramsay’s, underscores the importance of addressing the root causes of addiction and fostering recovery through understanding and neuroscience. Throughout the episode, Dr. Kelly and Donna explore the connection between childhood trauma and various forms of addiction, noting how unresolved trauma can lead to self-sabotaging behaviors in adulthood. Kelly explains how patterns formed in childhood, such as feeling unworthy or dealing with emotional pain, often manifest in addiction. He also touches on the difference between alcoholism, which he describes as a genetic predisposition, and other forms of addiction that arise from life experiences. Kelly’s message of hope and healing resonates as he stresses the possibility of recovery, regardless of one's background. Sponsors: Experience Inner Peace with Calming Therapy Bracelets Website: ⁠https://snappbandz.com/ Malley Farm for Woman Website: https://malleyfarmforwomen.org/