{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"406 The Midlife Unraveling: How Julie Rebuilt Her Life After Addiction, PTSD & Burnout","description":"In today\u2019s episode, I sit down with my dear friend Julie Bloom - She\u2019s a coach, mental health trainer, multilingual communicator, and survivor of childhood abuse, and severe workplace trauma.  Julie shares her remarkable story of navigating PTSD, burnout, trauma, addiction, and a complete midlife unraveling\u2026 and how she rebuilt her identity through emotional regulation, nonviolent communication, and deep personal healing. Together we explore: \u2728 Why emotional regulation is the foundation of all healing \u2728 What actually happens in the brain during triggers \u2728 How to respond instead of react \u2728 The surprising power of compassionate communication \u2728 The connection between trauma, addiction, and high achievement \u2728 How sobriety opened the door for Julie\u2019s personal transformation \u2728 Tools like the RAIN method, journaling, two-way prayer, adaptive thinking, and more If you\u2019ve ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions, stuck in old patterns, or unsure how to communicate your needs\u2026 this episode will give you hope and real strategies you can use today. Before we jump in, I want to wish all who are celebrating a Happy Thanksgiving! This episode will be released on a day where many of us spend the day with family, for better or worse. For those who find Thanksgiving to be a challenging day, whether it\u2019s due to being around people who push your buttons, or the loneliness that comes from distance or estrangement, I wanted to offer some practical advice on getting through the day sober - both physically and emotionally.  First, start your day with self-care for your body, mind and spirit. Even if you can only spend 30 minutes in the morning doing it, the return will be well worth the investment. Think of it like this, if you have to travel a long distance, you\u2019d put gas in your car first so that you could go the distance. Same thing with challenging or high emotion days. Be sure to fill your tank with inspirational literature, or content before venturing out. Also, be sure to boost your positive feel good neurotransmitters like oxytocin, serotonin and endorphins. Go for a walk, do some yoga, or get a workout in too. The physical exercise will burn off anxious energy, and help you to respond instead of react in stressful moments. Lastly, have an exit strategy. Give yourself permission to make an excuse to leave whenever you need to. Remember, your sobriety and your feelings take priority over someone else\u2019s expectations.  And who knows, if you run the experiment, maybe you\u2019ll have a completely different experience of the holidays!  If you find this episode helpful, please share it with a friend. So that\u2019s it from me today. Please enjoy this episode, and let me know what you think! Find Julie on Instagram at @juliebloomworld \ud83d\udc4a\ud83c\udffcNeed help applying this information to your own life? Here are 3 ways to get started: \ud83c\udf81Free Guide: 30 Tips for Your First 30 Days - With a printable PDF checklist Grab your copy here: https:\/\/www.soberlifeschool.com \u260e\ufe0fPrivate Coaching: Make Sobriety Stick https:\/\/www.makesobrietystick.com Subscribe So You Don\u2019t Miss New Episodes!   Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music, or you can stream it from my website HERE.        Apple: https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast\/id1212504521 Spotify: https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4I23r7DBTpT8XwUUwHRNpB Amazon Music: https:\/\/music.amazon.com\/podcasts\/a8eb438c-5af1-493b-99c1-f218e5553aff\/the-one-day-at-a-time-recovery-podcast   ","author_name":"Sobriety: The One Day At A Time Recovery Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/odaatchat.com","html":"