Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
108 Am I Good Enough? with ILL TONE
108 Am I Good Enough? with ILL TONE
108 Am I Good Enough? with ILL TONE
Friday 30th October 2020
ILL TONE discusses addiction, recovery, and the healing power of hip-hop on The Addicted Mind Podcast. Listen for an inspiring journey.
35 minutes
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Finding Redemption: ILL TONE's Journey from Addiction to Recovery
When I go to these meetings, I realize that I'll be in a room of people and all of them have been through the same things that I've been through.
What happens when a young man grapples with social anxiety, questions his sexual identity, and battles addiction all at once? In this compelling episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with hip-hop artist Chris Hamilton, better known as ILL TONE, to explore his tumultuous yet inspiring journey. Growing up on conservative Vancouver Island, Chris faced numerous challenges, including getting expelled from school and turning to cocaine at the tender age of 15.
Despite these hurdles, he found solace in hip-hop, a genre that spoke to his struggles and became his creative outlet. The episode delves into the power of group therapy and the importance of sharing one's story. Chris candidly discusses how speaking openly in a supportive environment helped him feel less like a 'monster' and more understood. After multiple setbacks, including a relapse right after residential treatment, Chris eventually shifted from daily drug use to weekend binges.
This change allowed him to focus on personal growth, finish school, and hone his musical skills. The conversation also touches on the damaging effects of negative self-talk and the struggle to feel 'good enough'. Through it all, ILL TONE's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of recovery.
Whether you're facing similar challenges or know someone who is, this episode offers a beacon of hope and practical advice for navigating the rocky road to sobriety.