Katie’s story reveals how our childhood environments can create deep wounds that the Ego tries to protect by disconnecting us from our true selves. After years of addiction and a life-changing car crash that led to her intervention, Katie began a courageous journey of healing, uncovering the love and worth that had always been within her.

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Show Notes:

• 01:59 – How I learned about Katie after she officiated a mutual friend’s wedding
• 08:28 – How Katie ended up in Texas and found her sobriety
• 12:18 – Katie’s childhood story and how it shaped her foundation
• 22:14 – The decisions and choices Ego makes to protect the Inner Child
• 25:58 – Embracing vulnerability and the parts of us that Ego tried to protect by hiding
• 32:43 – Illuminating self-discovery and the need to feel seen in your experience
• 37:58 – The ripple effects of addiction
• 42:52 – How self-love can help heal abandonment wounds
• 47:27 – When addiction and trauma prevent you from doing what you know you should do
• 51:18 – How boundaries can allow you to have and give unconditional love for others and yourself
• 56:43 – Why healing can feel incredibly lonely and help you build a new baseline
• 1:01:48 – Co-creating your reality and how Arlo manifests
• 1:04:46 – Dealing with resentment and helping your Inner Child heal
• 1:07:27 – When you are purpose-driven and trust in God’s plan
• 1:12:29 – The catalyst for Katie’s journey to sobriety

✨ This episode is a reminder that no matter how lost we feel, healing is possible, and sometimes, it starts with just one person showing up for us.

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