I’m back! After taking some time off from the podcast, I want to share openly about where I’ve been, what I learned, and what you can expect going forward.
First off — no, I didn’t relapse. That’s often the first question when someone in recovery goes quiet, but alcohol hasn’t been part of my life for a long time now.
What actually happened was burnout — so much stress that my body started showing symptoms that looked like a stroke.
In this episode, I talk about:
- Why my body reacted so strongly even when my mind didn’t feel stressed
- What I learned about the disconnect between body and mind (especially for those of us who are neurodivergent)
- How stepping away helped me re-discover authenticity and what really matters
- The changes I’m making to the podcast, social media, and community moving forward
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, lost sight of yourself, or wondered how to balance recovery with real-life stress, this episode is for you.
I’ll also share how you can get more involved — from submitting ideas for future episodes, to possibly being part of a conversation on the show, to connecting through writing and new community spaces I’ll be creating.
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