Whispers from the Unconventional Addict with Kristine Casart, author & life coach #71

This week we have writer, photographer, mother, and certified life coach, Kristine Casart, on the show. She’s recently published a very important book called, the Unconventional Addict: A Guide to Healing, Transformation, and Living with Purpose”, which explores her own life’s journey of personal growth while inviting others to look deeply into their own lives, uncover hidden strengths, and live a life filled with meaning. As they will discuss in depth on this episode, the “unconventional addict” is someone who doesn’t check off all the boxes of what we assume would be a “typical” addict. But, as you’ll soon learn through Kristine’s story, you don’t have to match the typical addict or hit a hard rock bottom to set yourself free of dysfunctional relationships with substances and people. Addiction is a symptom of something deeper happening within, and Kristine’s story and life’s work guide people to reconnect with themselves, break free from limitations, and ignite the spark within. Highlights from this episode: - How Kristine realized her dreams of becoming an author - The development of her shadowy, reckless alter ego, Samantha, during moments of trauma and dissociation in childhood - Kristine and Stephanie’s shared experiences with addiction to suffering - Community resources for people ready for recovery and the loved ones involvedConnect with Kristine: www.kristinecasart.comBuy her book on Amazon: "The Unconventioned Addict: A Guide to Healing, Transformation, and Living with Purpose" Her Instagram: kristinecasartResources: Find AA Meetings Find CODA (codependents anonymous) MeetingsFind Al-Anon (for loved ones) MeetingsSober Mom Squad We Are the Luckiest: Online Sober Support GroupIf you’d like to connect with Stephanie, you can find her here:Instagram-@schoolofwhispers @__steef___ [email protected] If you would like to schedule an acupuncture appointment with Stephanie at Balance Point Acupuncture, you can either visit ⁠www.balancepointacu.com⁠ or call 561-615-4535 to schedule your appointment today.DISCLAIMER: This podcast is presented for educational and exploratory purposes only. Published content is not intended to be used for diagnosing or treating any illness. Those responsible for this show disclaim responsibility for any possible adverse effects from the use of information presented by Stephanie or her guests.