Giving Voice To Addiction
Giving Voice To Addiction
Podcast Description
Giving Voice to Addiction shares the powerful and often unheard stories of real people navigating addiction, hosted by Terry McGuire and expert co-host Caroline Beidler. Listen each week for raw accounts of struggle, resilience, and hope in recovery, offering connection, understanding, and inspiration for anyone seeking to learn or feel less alone.
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The podcast centers on themes of addiction, recovery, and personal transformation, covering specific topics such as the struggles of alcoholism, anxiety, and depression through personal narratives like Robert's journey to sobriety, marked by profound moments of clarity and the role of support systems.
Giving Voice to Addiction shares the powerful and often unheard stories of real people navigating addiction, hosted by Terry McGuire and expert co-host Caroline Beidler. Listen each week for raw accounts of struggle, resilience, and hope in recovery, offering connection, understanding, and inspiration for anyone seeking to learn or feel less alone.
Welcome to the Giving Voice to Addiction Podcast by Recovery.com, where real people share real stories of recovery each week. In this episode, host Terry McGuire talks with John about his battle with addiction and his 18-year journey toward sobriety. John, who has been sober for 18 months, opens up about his experiences with alcohol and prescription medication misuse. He shares personal stories of relapses, moments of hitting rock bottom, and the transformative process that led him to finally confront his deep-seated traumas. John discusses the value of honesty, the impact of therapy, and how understanding the root causes of his addiction has set him on a path to authentic living. This heartfelt conversation aims to inspire hope and show that recovery is possible even in the darkest times. If you or someone you know is seeking support, visit recovery.com for more resources and information.
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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast
00:29 John's Journey Begins
01:07 Struggles with Alcohol and Relapses
01:57 The Turning Point
03:33 Understanding the Depths of Addiction
04:52 Seeking Help and Treatment
07:05 Facing the Root Causes
10:23 The Path to Recovery
15:53 Embracing Authenticity
22:12 Conclusion and Resources
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