Friends In Recovery - Addiction Recovery Podcast

Summary Amanda Black shares her journey of overcoming childhood trauma, weight issues, and substance abuse to find recovery and self-love. She discusses the impact of her toxic upbringing, including emotional neglect and molestation, on her self-esteem and coping mechanisms. Amanda's weight struggles began at a young age, and she turned to food as a source of comfort and escape. After years of addiction and reaching her highest weight of 468 pounds, Amanda entered recovery and committed to a healthier lifestyle. Through self-love and determination, she lost 320 pounds and continues to prioritize her well-being. Amanda Black shares her weight loss journey and recovery from addiction. She emphasizes the drive to keep going and the mindset of not giving up. Amanda talks about maintaining a schedule and the challenges she faced during her weight loss journey. She reflects on the amazement of achieving her weight loss goal and the importance of dealing with open emotions. Amanda discusses the impact of COVID o