Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
23: Getting Smart Using Smart Recovery With Pete Finger
23: Getting Smart Using Smart Recovery With Pete Finger
23: Getting Smart Using Smart Recovery With Pete Finger
Thursday 11th January 2018
Pete Finger's inspiring story on 'The Addicted Mind Podcast' reveals how Smart Recovery helped him overcome decades of alcohol addiction.
30 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!Pete Finger's Path to Sobriety: How Smart Recovery Changed His Life
My whole philosophy is that we don't feel good about ourselves. That's so true that self-worth, and you feel awful about yourself. We don't have to say hi, I'm an alcoholic, we don't have to use those are negative affirmations, and so we don't use those in our meetings.
Imagine growing up in a family where cocktail parties were the norm, and alcohol seemed like the answer to all life's problems. For Pete Finger, this was his reality. His story is one of resilience and transformation, as he navigated decades of alcohol addiction and found hope through Smart Recovery.
In this episode of 'The Addicted Mind Podcast', Pete shares his deeply personal journey from addiction to sobriety, offering a candid look at the challenges he faced and the tools that helped him overcome them. Growing up in what he describes as an 'addictive family', Pete turned to alcohol to cope with the trauma of abuse by a teacher. His addiction spiraled out of control, leading to multiple DUIs and interventions.
Yet, it wasn't until he discovered Smart Recovery that he began to see a way out. Smart Recovery's evidence-based approach focuses on self-worth and mindfulness, rejecting negative affirmations that often plague those struggling with addiction. Pete explains how the program's four pillars—building and maintaining motivation, coping with urges, managing thoughts and behaviors, and living a balanced life—were crucial in his recovery. He also highlights the importance of mindfulness and meditation in helping him break free from the cycle of addiction.
Pete's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even after years of struggle. His journey with Smart Recovery not only helped him overcome his addiction but also inspired him to help others facing similar battles. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking hope and practical solutions in their own recovery journey.