It is not easy to lead a life in recovery, and maintaining that life takes an extraordinary amount of vulnerability. Drinking and abusing drugs fosters a strong sense of shame and guilt that is not easy to overcome. We often feel as though we will never be good enough, or that we will always disappoint our loved ones. Furthermore, we are often afraid to even succeed. The reality is that in order to grow and change we have to become vulnerable and express these feelings to those who are close to us.

This episode of Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, features Omar’s discussion with Joe. Joe is struggling with alcoholism and has been having trouble with staying sober. He has been hiding the feelings of guilt and shame with alcohol. Omar helps Joe process the reasons behind his emotions. Omar tells Joe to figuratively put down the gavel and embrace his own imperfections. He also reminds him of the power of vulnerability and how it fosters connection. Listen now!

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [2:19] Joe discusses his struggle with staying sober and avoiding a relapse.
• [3:13] Omar explains what rehab offers to people and the reasons behind Joe feeling trapped.
• [5:01] When Joe’s drinking became out of control.
• [10:36] The ways in which Joe’s previous job allowed him to feel connection and what Joe is trying to feel by drinking.
• [18:44] The guilt and shame that Joe is trying to bury with alcohol.
• [20:44] Omar helps Joe uncover the reasons behind his shame and guilt.
• [24:36] The things that Joe needs to forgive himself for.
• [32:39] Omar explains the fear of success and why we self sabotage. 
• [37:44] The power of vulnerability and how it fosters connection.
• [42:00] Omar reassures Joe that it is okay to be truly vulnerable with his wife.
• [43:03] The group shares how they relate to Joe’s experiences and gives him words of wisdom and encouragement.
• [48:53] Embracing the perfection of being imperfect and vulnerable.

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Some of us have loving, caring, and supportive parents. Unfortunately, there are those of us who have toxic parents. They might be addicts, narcissists, or generally abusive. As children we fall into the habit of trying to be seen and heard by our parents, but with a toxic parent that never happens. Once we begin to heal our childhood trauma, we may realize that it is time to start setting boundaries with a toxic parent. Breaking away from a parent that is causing chaos in our lives will bring up enormous amounts of emotions. It may lead to grief, anger, or resentment. Embracing our emotions surrounding our new found relationship with the toxic parent will help us to heal from our childhood family dynamics.

This episode of Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, features Shannon getting to the bottom of her recent binge eating. The biggest stressor in her life is the recent change in her relationship with her mother. Omar helps Shannon process her emotions surrounding setting boundaries with her toxic mother. He reminds her to honor her emotions and accept her mother’s inability to fulfill her needs. Omar emphasizes that she no longer needs to tolerate her mother’s behavior. Damian and Samantha also share their progress updates with the group. Tune in to learn how to handle a toxic parent in a healthy way and the updates on the rest of the group. Listen now!

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [3:00] Shannon discusses her recent binge eating disorder diagnosis.
• [5:10] Omar explains that the first step is softening the pressure that Shannon is putting herself under in her weight loss journey.
• [7:27] Omar and Shannon discuss the recent stressor in her life that could be triggering binge eating - setting hard boundaries with her mom.
• [11:11] Honoring the feelings surrounding having a narcissistic mother.
• [16:10] Accepting that a toxic parent will never be able to fulfill our needs and understanding that we don’t have to tolerate that.
• [18:21] Damian updates the group on his progress from the last call.
• [24:12] Samantha shares a new situation that she and her husband are facing. She also discusses her new found peace surrounding their relationship.
• [38:31] The overarching theme of boundaries and the importance of having the ability to choose for ourselves. 
• [39:44] Julia shares her experiences with setting boundaries with her job.
• [45:19] Letting go of our need to be valued, needed, and prove ourselves.

For more information on Omar and this episode visit omarpinto.com/081

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If you are struggling with your health and physical wellness it is important to understand that you are not alone. Admitting you have a problem is always the first step. The next step is figuring out how the problem started. The final step is creating a reasonable and sustainable solution. Just like drugs, food can be addicting because it generates positive emotions when we consume it. Food is necessary to sustain our lives, but just like anything else it can be abused in order to distract us from our feelings.

In this episode of Omar Pinto Coaching Podcast, Omar helps Damian heal his relationship with food. Once Damien became sober he began to use food in order to cope with emotions. This is a relatively common experience for individuals who stop using alcohol and drugs. They look to fill the void that drugs and alcohol were filling, and they often turn to food. Omar helps Damian identify the childhood trauma and beliefs that caused the void to begin with. He then helps Damian create a sustainable plan for healing and change. Tune in to learn about how healing our emotional traumas creates healing for our physical health. Listen Now! 

What You Will Learn in this Episode:

• [2:19] Damian tells the group about the trouble he is having in regards to his health.
• [6:54] The consequences of not taking care of your health.
• [8:52] The way food helps us seek pleasure or avoid pain.
• [12:24] Omar walks Damian through the last time he felt joy.
• [16:22] The ways that Damian’s belief that he is not wanted has affected his life.
• [24:06] How reaching for food can provide us instant gratification. It makes us feel alive and excited.
• [26:26] The importance of developing a routine that includes joy and excitement.
• [34:29] Omar helps Damian create a sustainable plan for his health.
• [42:58] Damian shares some healthy things that he can begin to incorporate into his life.
• [47:13] The importance of being mindful of nurturing your brain's rewards system when you are trying to reprogram your thinking. 
• [52:39] The group shares their thoughts, words of wisdom, and encouragement for Damian.

For more information on Omar and this episode visit omarpinto.com/080

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