Real conversations with people in recovery and the professionals who guide them
Real conversations with people in recovery and the professionals who guide them
#40 Clint Penniman
#40 Clint Penniman
#40 Clint Penniman
Monday 11th July 2022
Clint Penniman discusses his recovery journey and professional challenges in addiction treatment with Pawley and Michele on Recovery Cast.
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Get the buttons here!Clint Penniman: Balancing Personal Recovery and Professional Challenges
I'm a creature struggling with self, and if I don't want to become the person that I was once prior to sobriety, then there's a few things that I have to continually remind myself of, and that is: self is the enemy.
What happens when your job is to help others recover from addiction while you're on the same journey yourself? In this episode of Recovery Cast, Clint Penniman, a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CDCA), sits down with hosts Pawley and Michele to share his unique perspective. Clint opens up about his own path to sobriety, shedding light on the hurdles he faces both personally and professionally.
His story is a testament to the power of counseling, meditation, and community support in the recovery process. Clint's candid reflections on dealing with trauma and PTSD offer a raw look at the complexities of maintaining sobriety. He emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, reminding us that 'self is the enemy'. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the field, Clint's insights provide a valuable window into the intertwined worlds of personal and professional recovery.