It’s episode 408 of the podcast, and today, Christy Osborne joins us to talk about addiction, specifically, how addiction forms us, why shame intercepts self-compassion and the science of why alcohol isn’t worth the use.
Guest Bio
Christy Osborne, born and raised in Los Angeles, graduated from the University of Southern California and the Pepperdine University School of Law. After passing the California bar exam, she relocated to London and assumed various roles in law, public relations, and business development. These included working for the UK Parliament and founding a popular website for American expat women.
Christy discovered her true calling when she chose sobriety and discovered a passion for helping women on their own journeys. As a highly trained senior sobriety coach, she empowers women throughout the US and UK to redefine their relationship with alcohol. She lives with her husband and two children in London, UK. She co-hosts the podcast “But Jesus Drank Wine & Other Stories That Keps Us Stuck.”
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- 392: Dr. Alison Cook on The Lifetime Journey of Healing, What Stops Guilt from Becoming Shame, Why Surrender Positions You for Wisdom, and How to Emotionally Attune to Others
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