POP Buchanan

Sober is Dope!

POP Buchanan

  • 5 Minute Sobriety: A new trend in Relapse, Healing ,Creativity,and Discovering your calling!

5 Minute Sobriety: A new trend in Relapse, Healing ,Creativity,and Discovering your calling!

Saturday 21st October 2023

Join Pop Buchanan on 'Sober is Dope' as he redefines relapse, prioritizes healing, and highlights creativity in addiction recovery.
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19 minutes
Empowering
Inspiring
Informative
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Supportive

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Sober is Dope!
Author:
POP Buchanan
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Body & Mind
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Healing and Creativity: Pop Buchanan's Fresh Take on Relapse

Episode Overview

  • Recovery doesn't require hitting rock bottom
  • Overcoming shame and guilt is crucial in the recovery process
  • Rediscovering genuine excitement and creativity is essential
  • Challenging oneself is a key aspect of the recovery journey
I'm so proud to see this evolution in the recovery community where people are just naturally saying, 'I slipped up and I really relapsed. But I spoke to somebody I love, I spoke to my family, and today's my day one and two.' This is one of the most important things that I talked about for the majority of our episodes. We were seeing too many people dying between rock bottoms.
Ever felt like relapse is the end of the road? Pop Buchanan, the voice behind 'Sober is Dope', offers a fresh perspective in this episode. With ten years of sobriety under his belt, Pop dives into the complex world of addiction recovery, challenging the notion that you need to hit rock bottom to begin healing. He emphasizes the importance of prioritizing your well-being and overcoming the heavy burden of shame and guilt that often accompanies addiction.
But it’s not all serious talk—Pop also explores how rediscovering creativity and genuine excitement can be powerful tools in your recovery journey. His raw, unscripted insights provide a real and relatable look at the ups and downs of staying sober. Whether you're in the thick of recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a mix of empathy, encouragement, and practical advice to help you navigate the path to an addiction-free life.