174. Addiction Isn't a Dirty Word: Conversations in Recovery
What was the function of your addiction? What was it doing for you?
Patrick delivers a set of powerful questions during a special guest panel on this week's episode of The Alcohol Rethink Podcast.
Get ready to hear some personal stories of addiction and recovery in this week's episode. Each courageous guest opens up about their experiences with different substances, the struggles they faced, and the support systems that helped them along the way.
The conversation explores the crucial role of connection in sobriety, the power of purpose in overcoming addiction, and the tools that have proven effective in their journeys to recovery.
Throughout the discussion, the panel emphasises the importance of celebrating milestones, setting healthy boundaries, and dealing with the ongoing challenges of self-worth and mental health.
You can also expect to hear about the complexities of grief, purpose, and addiction, exploring how personal experiences shape one’s understanding of purpose and how addiction often becomes a coping mechanism for underlying pain.
The conversation highlights the impact of childhood trauma, the importance of self-awareness, and the power of language in shaping your sense of self-worth.
Get ready to hear some incredible and deeply individual recovery stories, reflecting on the need for balance, especially in the early days of sobriety, and how addiction can become part of one's identity.
You'll hear how it’s possible to manage addiction and put it into remission through conscious choices and the right support.
Recovery is a multifaceted journey that brings both challenges and transformations that flourishes best with finding people who will support you along the way.
Awesome resources to help you stop drinking:
1. The Alcohol ReThink Podcast Guide
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2. The Alcohol Mindset Reset Challenge
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