Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
458: Overcoming Depression, Anxiety, and Finding Sobriety: Lee from The Palms
458: Overcoming Depression, Anxiety, and Finding Sobriety: Lee from The Palms
458: Overcoming Depression, Anxiety, and Finding Sobriety: Lee from The Palms
Friday 13th December 2024
Lee from The Palms shares his journey through sobriety, battling depression, and finding hope. A heartfelt and honest conversation on Real Recovery Talk.
75 minutes
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Supportive
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Author:
Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
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Episode Overview
- Lee shares his journey through sobriety, including battling chronic depression and anxiety.
- He discusses the pivotal moment of desperation that led to his sobriety.
- Lee found a higher power after years of disbelief, which shifted his recovery journey.
- Helping others with their sobriety helps Lee manage his own mental health struggles.
- Lee enjoys attending music festivals and identifies sober attendees by the colours of their balloons.
The first five years of my sobriety, I never had any concept of a higher power.
In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, Tom Conrad and Benjamin B. sit down with Lee from The Palms to discuss his journey through sobriety, battling depression, and overcoming anxiety. Lee opens up about his struggles and triumphs over the past 12 years of sobriety, sharing raw and honest reflections on the challenges he faced, including chronic depression and anxiety.
He talks about hitting rock bottom and the pivotal moment of desperation that led to a life-changing event, ultimately helping him find his path to sobriety at 30 years old. Lee's story is not just about getting sober but also about finding a higher power after years of disbelief, which significantly shifted his recovery journey. He candidly discusses how helping others with their sobriety helps him manage his own mental health struggles.
Lee also shares a lighter side of his story, talking about his love for music festivals and how he identifies sober attendees by the colours of their balloons. This episode is packed with insights and experiences that highlight the reality of recovery - it's not all rainbows and butterflies, but it's worth every bit of effort. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the journey, Lee's story offers hope and inspiration.
Don't miss out on this heartfelt and honest conversation.