Blessed • Vulnerable • FreeIn 2008, after twenty years of self-sabotage and playing Russian Roulette with her health, Bunmi Abo-aba finally reached burnout. Since the mask fell, she has worked tirelessly, plotting a path to her recovery and making her fair share of mistakes. But Bunmi is truly a phoenix who has risen from those ashes more than once. Today she’s beaten both food and alcohol addiction and overcome traumas, divorce, and triggers and now leads a beautiful, healthy, and full life. Connect with Bunmi on her website, Instagram or TikTok.Episode Takeaways:Dr. Bunmi is a dentist who was raised to be a full-on perfectionist. “I love you” didn’t accompany anything less than perfect.She discovered alcohol at age 12.Alcohol made her feel confident and raised her self-esteem. She said it was her new best friend.Food is a comfort for so many people especially those who lack love. Russian Roulette was essentially throwing caution to the wind and continuing on a dangerous path of unhealthy life choices.By 2008 Bunmi was sick and tired of the consequences of her “Russian Roulette.”Culturally “strong Black women” don’t trust the outside world and don’t ask for help.Eventually, Bunmi had to embrace vulnerability to fully break down in order to rebuild.Accepting help and being honest reminds us that we are not alone.Bunmi says she’s in recovery rather than recovered because it’s always a work in progress.After she began recovery it was time to, finally, get to know herself.Next up was her spiritual journey. After the first session with a Shaman Bunmi finally felt supported.Feeling supported brought massive curiosity and an eventual complete life shift.Forgiving herself has been a serious part of her healing journey.As a parent, Bunmi tries to be the guide and love them without extreme discipline. Recovery gave her freedom and bravery - she was able to see choices and try new things.She is now a recovery coach that helps others move through their own, painful, journey.Future Life Progression: Finding your best future self while in recovery.Gratitude is Bunmi’s favorite way to celebrate but also connecting with friends and family. She also loves to buy herself a new crystal when she’s celebrating - that anchors her to a specific event.Charity: Water Aid - water is life!If you’ve been inspired, touched, entertained, or motivated by this or any of Heather Vickery’s content you can “say thanks” by buying her a virtual coffee!Let's connect ...Follow us on Instagram and connect with our host, Heather Vickery here.ORDER YOUR COPY OF F*CK FEARLESS - MAKING THE BRAVE LEAP TODAY, Click Here!Order your Create Brave Manifestation Card Decks here.Share your feedback by emailing heather@vickeryandco.com or via Instagram DM's.