Dan Mager: Embracing Mindfulness on the Road to Recovery
When we can accept ourselves, the good, the bad and the ugly.
What happens when guilt becomes a weapon against your own well-being? In this episode of the Illuminate Recovery Podcast, hosts Curt Neider and Shelley Mangum sit down with Dan Mager from the Vance Johnson Recovery Center. Mager, an author and recovery advocate, opens up about his personal battle with addiction and chronic pain. He shares how embracing mindfulness and understanding neuroplasticity played crucial roles in his journey to self-acceptance.
Through candid discussions, Mager reveals how the need for reward and relief can drive addictive behaviors and how he learned to navigate these challenges. He also touches on the power of human connection and how it helped him overcome the fear of the unknown. Whether you're seeking insights for yourself or someone you care about, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and heartfelt moments.
Tune in to hear Dan Mager's inspiring story and discover new ways to approach mental health and addiction recovery.