About this episode

This episode discusses how childhood trauma influences addiction and the path to recovery with insights from Kimberly Deziree.

Many people believe recovery is simply about quitting alcohol or drugs. But true healing goes much deeper. In this powerful episode of Sharing Without Shame, Donna Marston sits down with therapist, life coach, recovery support worker, and motivational speaker Kimberly Deziree to discuss how childhood trauma, unresolved emotional wounds, and unhealthy relationship patterns shape our lives—and how doing the inner work can lead to lasting freedom. Kimberly shares her deeply personal recovery journey, from addiction and destructive relationships to becoming a therapist who now helps others reclaim their lives. Together, she and Donna explore why boundaries are essential, how childhood experiences influence adult behavior, and why healing yourself is one of the greatest gifts you can give both yourself and your family. In This Episode You'll Learn: 💠 Why addiction is often rooted in unresolved childhood trauma 💠How unhealthy relationships mirror unhealed emotional wounds 💠The importance of boundaries in recovery and emotional health 💠Why healing begins with taking responsibility—not blame 💠How faith, therapy, self-reflection, and inner child work can transform your life…

People in this episode

Host: Donna Marston

Guest: Kimberly Deziree

Topics covered

• childhood trauma
• addiction recovery
• emotional health
• boundaries
• inner child work
• generational cycles

Keywords

• addiction
• recovery
• childhood trauma
• emotional wounds
• boundaries
• self-reflection
• forgiveness

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