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December 6, 2024 41 mins

In this heartfelt episode of the Sharing Without Shame Podcast, host Donna Marston speaks with John Nash, a clinical mental health counselor specializing in trauma, anxiety, addiction, and family therapy. Together, they explore the challenges and triumphs of addiction recovery, trauma's impact, and the role of spirituality in healing. John shares his initial misconceptions about addiction and how his experiences working with individuals in recovery reshaped his perspective. He highlights the importance of compassion, non-judgment, and building relationships with clients to foster meaningful connections and growth. Donna and John discuss the gaps individuals face transitioning from prison to society, emphasizing the need for tailored therapeutic approaches and the power of community support. This episode also delves into the integration of spirituality and holistic practices, such as mindfulness and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), to address addiction. John emphasizes creating space for clients to reconnect with their core selves and embrace discomfort as part of their recovery journey. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, like, and leave a review. For more information about Donna and the services she offers, visit Sharing Without Shame or email her at donna4support@comcast.net Sponsors: Experience Inner Peace with Calming Therapy Bracelets Website: ⁠https://snappbandz.com/ Use SWOS or SharingWithoutShame code Thank you for tuning in! May your faith and strength heal your heart.

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