What does it take to break free from a lifetime of addiction, childhood abuse, and generational trauma? In this powerful episode of the Teaching Journeys podcast, host Dave Roberts sits down with internationally award-winning author, public speaker, and transformational mentor Shannan Kym to share her extraordinary journey from rock bottom to radical freedom.
Growing up as the youngest of eight children in a home defined by alcoholism, mental illness, and abuse, Shannan endured unimaginable hardship — only to find herself trapped in a Marriage to a narcissist and drinking up to six bottles of wine a day. Her story is raw, honest, and ultimately deeply inspiring.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
•How childhood trauma and generational patterns fuel addiction — and how to break the cycle
• What hitting rock bottom really looks like and the moment Shannan finally surrendered
• Why traditional Therapy and AA didn’t work for her — and what did
• The awakening that led to nearly 7 years of sobriety
•How writing her award-winning book How in the Hell Did I Get Here? changed everything
•The 10 Pathways to Self-Discovery . ·
•How she helps women ages 40–60 reclaim their identity, rebuild their lives, and step into their greatness
Shannan’s Bio and Contact Information
SHANNAN KYM grew up in a Family where addiction, violence, and extreme dysfunction were normalized. Robbed of her childhood, she was forced to grow up at a very young age. After dropping out of high school and leaving her family, she was filled with self-loathing and shame. Suppressing her feelings, Shannan became an alcoholic. For years, she abused her body, gained excessive weight, and let herself be taken advantage of by toxic people, including marrying a narcissist. She experienced career highs and lows and suffered the loss of a child. Eventually, Shannan hit rock bottom; but on August 17, 2019, everything changed. That day, Shannan made up her mind to stop letting addiction control her life. She also made a decision to get real, let go of her past hurts, embrace forgiveness, and focus on living each day with gratitude, purpose, light, and Love.
Connect with Shannan Kym at shannankym.com or find her on all social platforms @shannankym.
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