Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
Hilary Roberts & Jason Wahler
#102 - Picking Up Pennies with Dylan Nation
#102 - Picking Up Pennies with Dylan Nation
#102 - Picking Up Pennies with Dylan Nation
Thursday 10th March 2022
Dylan Nation discusses his path from addiction to sobriety on 'Let The Journey Begin', focusing on identity, recovery tools, and finding joy in everyday life.
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Get the buttons here!Dylan Nation's Path: Rediscovering Self Beyond Addiction
It's about staying clean and sober long enough that we can find the joy in that, get past the cravings, get past the sleepless nights, detoxing and getting your mind worked out and all the crazy stuff that we have to go through, get to the place where that miracle happens.
Imagine excelling at everything you touch, only to lose yourself in the process. This episode of 'Let The Journey Begin' brings you the compelling story of Dylan Nation from True Self Recovery. Hosts Hilary Roberts and Jason Wahler, joined by guest Ethan Citron, dive into Dylan's journey from a life defined by natural talents and achievements to one overshadowed by addiction. Dylan opens up about how his initial successes, particularly in basketball, became his identity.
When he lost that sense of self, he turned to drugs and alcohol, mistaking them for a solution. He candidly shares how this new lifestyle provided a false sense of identity and an inflated ego, which he found alluring at the time but ultimately detrimental. Fear of sobriety loomed large for Dylan, driven by the misconception that a sober life meant a dull life. However, he discovered that using substances became more of a chore than a joy.
Sobriety, he realized, was the key to unlocking his true potential. Dylan also emphasizes that the journey doesn't end with getting clean; it's just the beginning. He talks about the ongoing work required to maintain sobriety and address the root issues that led to addiction in the first place. Through tools like exercise, reading, and meditation, Dylan found joy and value in everyday activities, proving that a fulfilling life is possible beyond addiction.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Dylan's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is not just about quitting substances but rediscovering and embracing your true self.