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129. Addiction, academic women[, and choosing wellness] with Dr. Lauren Broyles

Self-Compassionate Professor

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The Importance of Connection and Community in Recovery

In this chapter, the speakers discuss the significance of connection and community for individuals struggling with addiction, particularly in the academic context. They highlight the absence of support systems and the culture of disconnection and shame in academia. They introduce a Facebook group called the bigger table, designed for sober women in academia, and aim to dispel the myth that rock bottom is necessary for change.

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