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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Adult Children of Alcoholics
Understanding and Healing from a Difficult Childhood Legacy
Book • 1990
In this book, Janet G. Woititz delves into the intricate emotional and psychological impacts on individuals who grew up in households affected by alcoholism.
She examines how these childhood experiences shape adult behavior, relationships, and self-perception.
The book blends real-life stories with professional analysis and offers practical strategies for healing, including seeking therapy, joining support groups, and utilizing self-help resources.
Woititz emphasizes the importance of breaking the cycle of dysfunction and provides steps for personal development, such as cultivating self-compassion, practicing self-care, and setting realistic goals.
She examines how these childhood experiences shape adult behavior, relationships, and self-perception.
The book blends real-life stories with professional analysis and offers practical strategies for healing, including seeking therapy, joining support groups, and utilizing self-help resources.
Woititz emphasizes the importance of breaking the cycle of dysfunction and provides steps for personal development, such as cultivating self-compassion, practicing self-care, and setting realistic goals.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
Recommended by 
David Perell for its profound impact on 
Chamath Palihapitiya 's understanding of his upbringing.
David Perell for its profound impact on Chamath Palihapitiya 's understanding of his upbringing.
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Chamath Palihapitiya: Write Like a Billionaire | How I Write Podcast
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Chamath Palihapitiya as a helpful resource in understanding the impact of growing up in an alcoholic family.
Chamath Palihapitiya as a helpful resource in understanding the impact of growing up in an alcoholic family.
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#1: Chamath Palihapitiya – The Social Capital Flywheel, EP.167
Mentioned by Missy when discussing her recovery journey and the impact it had on her understanding of family dynamics.
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EP 83: Evan and Missy's Story
Mentioned by Chamath Palihapitiya as insightful in understanding his own anger, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.
Chamath Palihapitiya as insightful in understanding his own anger, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. Chamath Palihapitiya – The Social Capital Flywheel (Capital Allocators, EP.167)
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Oprah Winfrey as the author of the book discussing the impact of alcoholism on families.
Oprah Winfrey as the author of the book discussing the impact of alcoholism on families.
Special: Family of Alcoholics
