Ep. #6- How to overcome addiction, navigate intense emotions, and what self love actually looks like

In this week's powerful pod episode, Em sits down with Stanton Carter — a dear friend with a remarkable story of transformation.

From years of numbing with alcohol to finally facing his emotions head-on, Stanton shares the raw, unfiltered truth about what healing really takes. He opens up about how alcohol became a "normal" part of life, what it looked like in his darkest hours, how he started his sobriety journey, what it taught him about emotional intelligence, and how he redefined self-love from the ground up.

This isn’t just a story of addiction — it’s a story of awakening and true healing.

🌀 Inside this episode:

👉🏻Why we numb, and how to begin feeling again

👉🏻The emotional rollercoaster of early sobriety

👉🏻What self-love looks like beyond affirmations

👉🏻The role of community and honesty in healing

👉🏻Real talk about addiction, shame, and inner growth

This one is real, honest, and deeply human — a must-listen for anyone walking the path of transformation, especially addiction.

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— Em Hollis

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