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The Addicted Mind Podcast

241: Triumph Over Trauma: A Warrior's Journey of Redemption and Recovery with Nadia Davis

The Addicted Mind Podcast

Duane Osterlind, LMFT

Health & Fitness, Medicine, Mental Health

4.8621 Ratings

🗓️ 10 July 2023

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Summary

Every day, we put on our armor and head out into the world, often unaware of the battle some are waging within. In today's conversation, Duane sits down with Nadia Davis, a warrior whose story of redemption and recovery is nothing short of awe-inspiring. She takes us through her life story – from her struggles with addiction to her triumph over the odds, all peppered with lessons of love, courage, and the power of human resilience.

This conversation between Duane and Nadia took us through the labyrinth of trauma and triggers, further cementing the astounding strength that Nadia embodies. She enlightened us with her wisdom, shedding light on how embracing our inner truth can arm us against the fears and judgments that reside within us. Nadia's insights were backed by practical techniques to nurture this perspective daily, affirming the power of choosing love over fear. She stressed the importance of gentleness towards ourselves, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we can reach out for love.

As we ventured deeper into her journey, Nadia shared her experience of writing a book about her father's heritage story and her endeavor to free a wrongfully convicted person. She used her darkest hours as a canvas, painting a picture of wisdom for those struggling. We explored her resources – her website, retreats, yoga classes, and book events, all designed to reach out and help others battling addiction. This episode with Nadia triumphs as a beacon of hope, a testament to the power of love and redemption. Join us and bear witness to the power of the human spirit.

In this episode, you will hear:

  • Unraveling addiction and overcoming trauma
  • Understanding unhealthy attachments and overwhelming shame 
  • Surviving trauma and finding inner peace 
  • Choosing love over fear and judgment 
  • Manifesting, yoga, and writing a book 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello, everyone. I hope you're having a wonderful day and you are listening to the

0:09.3

Addicted Mind podcast. My name is Dwayne Austerlund and we are on to another episode.

0:16.1

Our guest today is Nadia Davis. Nadia is a mom attorney, victim's right, advocate, kudalindi yoga instructor,

0:24.9

and author of the book, Home is Within You, a memoir of recovery and redemption. She is a survivor of

0:32.6

trauma and abuse, a near fatal car accident, addiction, and public shaming. Nadia has a lifetime record of

0:39.3

passionate work and dedication to improving the lives of others, for which she received numerous

0:43.6

awards. In addition to speaking and writing, she's developed a nonprofit to provide skilled

0:48.6

navigators of mothers in the justice system. Nadia has a BA from UCLA and a JD from Laola Law School. So today,

0:57.4

Nadia is going to share her story of being a young Latino lawyer on a meteoric rise to the

1:04.9

depths of darkness, including trauma addiction and the choking grasp of public shame. She's going to

1:10.2

share her brutally honest story from brokenness to wholeness.

1:15.1

She is really passionate about putting it into the stigma of shame that surrounds mental

1:19.4

health and addiction and keeps so many from healing and reaching out for help.

1:24.4

I loved Nadia's just frankness and brutal honesty. It was so meaningful and

1:31.2

refreshing. And I hope you enjoy this episode as well. If you're enjoying the Addicted Mind podcast,

1:37.5

please rate and review us on iTunes. I really do read them. They mean a lot to me. And sometimes

1:43.5

I'm just really blown away about how this

1:46.5

podcast has a positive impact on so many people. So the people have written a review. Thank you so much

1:53.1

for doing that. It really gives me a lot of energy to keep going and keep doing this and keep putting

1:59.3

this work out there. So thank you so much for all

2:02.5

of you that have taken the time to make that happen and write a review. It means a lot to me.

2:08.7

And you can now find us on Instagram. Just go to Addicted Mind podcast and follow us there.

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