Choose Yourself (feat. Gregory Zarian) | Rooted Recovery Stories Ep. 176

Welcome to this episode of Rooted Recovery Stories! Join host Patrick Custer as he sits down with actor and advocate Gregory Zarian. Gregory shares his deeply personal journey, exploring themes of family, trauma, and the path to recovery. From his family's harrowing experiences during the Holocaust and the Armenian Genocide to his own struggles with addiction and self-acceptance, Gregory opens up about the impact of his upbringing and the lessons learned along the way. He reflects on the importance of picking oneself and the transformative power of love and forgiveness. Join us as we dive into Gregory's story of resilience, the significance of mental health conversations, and the importance of reaching out for help. This episode is a heartfelt reminder that you are not alone and that healing is possible. __________________ Follow/Watch/Listen/Subscribe: ⁠⁠ Rooted Recovery Stories Podcast Insta: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@rootedrecoverystories ⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠@patrickcusterproject⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/RootedRecoveryStories⁠⁠⁠ URL: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.rootedrecoverystories.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ __________________ Cast: Host: Patrick Custer Insta: ⁠⁠⁠@patrick_custer ⁠⁠⁠ Tiktok: ⁠⁠⁠@patrickcusterproject⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Gregory Zarian Insta: ⁠⁠@gregoryzarian X: ⁠⁠@gregoryzarian Website: ⁠⁠www.gregoryzarian.com __________________ Production: Produced and Edited by "The Cast Collective" (Nashville, TN) Email: [email protected] Instagram: ⁠⁠@TheCastCollective⁠⁠ Twitter: ⁠⁠@TheCastCollective⁠⁠ __________________ 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:33 - Gregory's Early Life 00:04:50 - Surviving Historical Trauma 00:09:06 - Father's Journey to America 00:12:00 - Growing Up as a Mayor's Son 00:13:16 - Struggles with Addiction 00:16:14 - Family Dynamics and Mental Health 00:18:21 - Fear of Rejection 00:19:39 - Realization: Pick Yourself 00:22:07 - Healing from Trauma 00:25:01 - Forgiveness 00:27:08 - Role of Therapy 00:30:32 - Encouragement for Others 00:35:33 - Final Thoughts 00:37:16 - Closing Remarks __________________ Keywords: trauma, recovery, podcast, mental health, rooted recovery stories, mental health podcast, trauma podcast, anxiety podcast, recovery podcast, coping mechanisms, nashville, trauma, podcast, interview, addiction, alcohol abuse, dad, family, sobriety, help, therapy, actor