Stephan Neff

Steps To Sobriety

Stephan Neff

  • 447 Daryl Dittmer: When You Stop Fighting, The Fighting Stops

447 Daryl Dittmer: When You Stop Fighting, The Fighting Stops

Friday 17th May 2024

Daryl Dittmer shares his journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of honesty, humility, and a strong support network.
48 minutes
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Steps To Sobriety
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Stephan Neff
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Daryl Dittmer: The Power of Letting Go in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Daryl shares his upbringing in the Midwest and struggles with addiction
  • Discusses his pivotal moment in rehab and decision to change
  • Reflects on early experiences of sobriety and challenges faced
  • Emphasises the power of support networks and choosing the right influences
  • Highlights the journey of personal growth, resilience, and finding hope
When you stop fighting, the fighting stops. That hit me. I started to get an idea that I'm the one that fights me. I don't need to fight the world. I just need to deal with me.
From a farm hand earning $1.50 an hour to a successful business owner and author, Daryl Dittmer's story is one of relentless perseverance. In this episode, host Stephan Neff sits down with Daryl to discuss his tumultuous beginnings, his struggles with addiction, and the transformative journey to sobriety that followed. Growing up in a blue-collar family, Daryl learned the value of hard work early on.
But life threw its share of challenges his way, leading him down a path of addiction. Through candid storytelling, Daryl shares how he found the strength to turn his life around by embracing honesty, humility, and faith. He talks about the mentors who guided him and the importance of building a strong support network. Now retired and focused on giving back, Daryl offers invaluable insights into how anyone can overcome their past and build a brighter future.
This episode is a testament to the power of letting go and finding peace within oneself. Whether you're struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is, Daryl's story will inspire you to keep fighting for a better tomorrow.