Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
209: Keep the Change with Bart Nollenberger
209: Keep the Change with Bart Nollenberger
209: Keep the Change with Bart Nollenberger
Monday 28th November 2022
Bart Nollenberger discusses his journey from addiction to 37 years of sobriety through surrender and finding a higher power on The Addicted Mind Podcast.
52 minutes
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Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Bart Nollenberger's Path from Self-Absorption to Surrender in Recovery
I went from wrecking six cars in high school to a person who is truly about giving and surrendering the self
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after years of addiction and narcissism? In this episode of The Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind sits down with Bart Nollenberger, a recovery coach and leadership expert, to uncover his incredible journey from self-absorption to surrender. Bart opens up about his tumultuous past, which includes wrecking six cars in high school and a long-term relationship with cocaine that began at the age of 20.
He recalls the pivotal moment when he flushed a bundle of cocaine down the toilet at 27, marking the start of his path to sobriety. But Bart's story doesn't stop at getting clean. He shares how it took another decade before he found his higher power in Jesus, a turning point that has led to 37 and a half years of sobriety.
Now a successful motivational speaker and trainer for top companies like Ford Motor Company and Toyota USA, Bart emphasizes the importance of surrendering to a higher power and caring for others as crucial elements in recovery. Bart discusses the dark potential within all of us and how finding peace can guide us to make better decisions. He also highlights the critical steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and the necessity of daily practice in maintaining recovery.
His story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about rebuilding trust and transforming selfish tendencies into acts of giving and surrender. This episode offers an inspiring look at how surrendering to something greater than oneself can lead to profound changes. Bart's journey serves as a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction, illustrating that recovery is possible with the right mindset and support system.