Tom Conrad
Tom Conrad
169 - Jacob tells his story about relapse - What happened after 3.5 years!
169 - Jacob tells his story about relapse - What happened after 3.5 years!
169 - Jacob tells his story about relapse - What happened after 3.5 years!
Thursday 4th February 2021
Hear Jacob's story of relapse and renewed sobriety in Real Recovery Talk. Learn about the importance of support systems and avoiding complacency.
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Tom Conrad
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Jacob's Path: From Early Exposure to Renewed Sobriety
It really represents why we need to be on guard really at all times and how we can very easily get comfortable, get complacent, and our mind will play tricks on us...
Ever wondered what it takes to bounce back after a relapse? Meet Jacob, who opens up about his turbulent journey with alcohol and drugs, starting at the tender age of eight. In this gripping episode of 'Real Recovery Talk', Tom Conrad and Ben sit down with Jacob to explore his story of relapse and recovery. Jacob's tale begins with sips of alcohol at a New Year’s Eve party when he was just a child.
By the age of 14, he found himself in his first rehab program, though he didn’t take it seriously at the time. His life took a more serious turn when he moved to Florida and met Ben at Rock Recovery Center at 18. Initially resistant to authority, it wasn’t until he turned 20 that Jacob truly committed to his recovery journey. Jacob's story is a powerful reminder of the dangers of complacency and isolation in recovery.
He candidly discusses his struggles with substances like kratom and kava, and the mental obsession with wanting to feel 'normal'. The episode highlights the crucial role of a strong support system and the importance of avoiding triggers. Jacob also touches on how spirituality and making promises to loved ones have been vital in his path to sobriety.
Tune in to hear how Jacob navigated his way back to a sober life and learn valuable lessons on maintaining vigilance and support in your own recovery journey.