Free Like-Me
The "Free Like Me" podcast, hosted on YouTube by Clark Fredericks, is a platform for sharing powerful stories of resilience, healing, and transformation. Each episode delves into the personal narratives of individuals who have faced significant adversities, focusing on their journey towards overcoming these challenges and the lessons learned along the way. The podcast aims to inspire and support others by highlighting the importance of speaking up about trauma, advocating for mental health, and the pivotal role of friendship and community in the healing process.
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Free Like-Me
Ep. 15 Sobriety's Shadow: Unveiling Strength in the Face of Addiction
In this heartfelt episode of the Free Like Me Podcast, host Clark Fredericks dedicates the show to his late friend Mike Failace, underscoring the importance of sharing one's pain. The guest, Anna, an ex-jail guard with a traumatic past, recounts her struggles with alcoholic parents, her father's tumultuous death, and her own battle with alcoholism. Anna shares the harsh realities of working as a female corrections officer, facing misogyny and addiction among coworkers, and her journey to redemption and sobriety through Alcoholics Anonymous. The episode also explores the role of a higher power, meditation, and spiritual surrender in achieving inner peace and living an authentic life. This compelling narrative emphasizes the consequences of unresolved childhood trauma, the power of resilience, and the transformative journey from addiction to recovery.