Amanda de Cadenet on Trauma and the Addict's Mindset

Amanda de Cadenet lost control at an early age. As a teenager, she was on TV, married to a rockstar, and all over the tabloids, but she had a deep loneliness that she couldn’t face. When she entered recovery, she stepped behind the camera for the first time and discovered the power of her own gaze. Now, as the host of “The Conversation with Amanda de Cadenet,” she creates space for some of the world’s best-known people to reveal themselves in surprising ways. Join us for our own conversation about fame, despair, and why her recovery is still the most important thing in her life. New episodes release every Wednesday. ➡️ Subscribe to The Small Bow Podcast YouTube:    / @thesmallbow   ➡️ Join The Small Bow Community: https://www.thesmallbow.com/ ➡️ Get the latest on The Small Bow: https://linktr.ee/THESMALLBOW ➡️ Download The Small Bow Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 00:00:00 Welcome to the Small Bow Podcast 00:04:18 How Recovery Launched My Career in Photography 00:08:14 Viewing Podcasting and Interviews as a Service 00:10:07 The Challenge of Finding a Higher Power in 12-Step 00:11:58 Addressing the Stigma of Public Relapses 00:13:56 Understanding Addiction as a Response to Trauma 00:16:35 Navigating the Complex Journey of Mental Health Medication 00:19:13 Learning Emotional Regulation and Year Two Challenges 00:23:36 Reconnecting with Past Friendships Through Amends 00:27:54 Identifying the "Ism" and Avoiding Perfectionism 00:32:05 Redefining Success and the Value of a Simple Life 00:36:12 Living One Day at a Time: Final Reflections on Sobriety