Burn the Narrative: Reclaiming Your Power from Trauma with Tony Crowe

In this episode, I delve into the complexities of trauma, addiction, and healing with Tony Crowe, a facilitator for the transformative program, Trauma Talks, developed by previous guest Fritzi Horsman of the Compassion Prison Project. Tony shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and finding his path to becoming a facilitator, highlighting the profound impact of addressing the root causes of trauma rather than just the symptoms. He discusses the unique structure of Trauma Talks, its success in both prison and community settings, and the ripple effect of healing that extends beyond the individual. This episode challenges conventional views on addiction, emphasizing the importance of compassion, self-awareness, and community support in the journey towards recovery and societal change.

Timestamped Highlights:

00:04:06:09 - 00:05:50:00 The development of Trauma Talks

00:08:57:10 - 00:13:20:21 Tony’s struggles with addiction

00:16:19:14 - 00:18:46:12 The impact of societal "othering"

00:22:39:22 - 00:23:20:02 The revolutionary approach of viewing addiction through a trauma-informed lens.

00:28:15:01 - 00:33:24:19 The Trauma Talks framework

00:38:15:20 - 00:40:12:20 Trauma Talks personal transformations

Resources & Links:

Compassion Prison Project: https://compassionprisonproject.org/

Gabor Maté's work: https://drgabormate.com/

Previous episode with Fritzi: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/does-trauma-define-our-prison-system-with-fritzi-horstman/id1598796616?i=1000673796732

Connect with Tony on TikTok: @‌TheUnorthodoxRecoveryCoach

Connect with Tony on Instagram: @‌Pro2022

New Fritzi Horsman film on veterans in prison:

Connect with Megan:

Instagram: @‌HigherLove_withMegan

Website: www.higher-love.com

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