Transforming Pain into Purpose: Karen Bernetti's Journey Through Addiction, Healing, and Community

What happens when your life spirals into chaos because of a loved one's addiction? In our latest episode, we sit down with Karen Bernetti, a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher, and recovery support specialist, who candidly shares her 17-year journey through a marriage plagued by alcoholism. Karen gives an unfiltered look at the emotional turmoil, from anxiety and codependency to the eventual dissolution of her marriage. Learn how she transformed her pain into purpose by creating the Serenity Circle, an online community that supports families impacted by addiction through mindfulness and community connection.

 

Karen's story goes beyond personal struggle. We’ll explore how yoga and mindfulness became lifelines, offering emotional stability and healing amidst the chaos. Her journey underscores the critical need to address emotional dysregulation and highlights the profound influence of mindful practices on personal growth and recovery. Don't miss this inspiring episode that champions courage, community, and the pursuit of balance in a chaotic world. 

 

Join us on The Healers Realm podcast, as we discover how collective support, and mindfulness can lead to profound healing and transformation. Tune in to this episode and share it with friends and family.

 

 

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About Karen Bernetti

 

Karen is a yoga and meditation teacher, and recovery support specialist, dedicated to supporting families impacted by a loved one’s addiction. The founder of the Serenity Circle, an online membership community empowering families to grow healthy and strong emotionally, physically, spiritually, and financially, she believes that families need recovery too! She’s a leader in the Family Recovery Movement, and her mission is to create a world where the shame and stigma around mental health and addiction no longer exist. Having personal experience with addiction in her own family, she understands the fear, anxiety, and isolation that come with loving someone who struggles with addiction.

 

Karen’s healing journey began over a decade ago. Her yoga practice and Al-Anon program helped her navigate the darkest days of her life. A believer in the power of mindfulness and community support, the Serenity Circle is a testament to her belief in healing through connection and compassion.

 

Connect with Karen Bernetti here: 

 

Website:        https://serenitycircle.co/

 

 

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