Brett Morris
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#64 – Justin Brien: Finding Your "Why"
#64 – Justin Brien: Finding Your "Why"
#64 – Justin Brien: Finding Your "Why"
Wednesday 26th May 2021
Join Justin Brien as he shares his journey of overcoming addiction by discovering his 'why' and emphasizing self-love and healthy coping strategies.
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Get the buttons here!Justin Brien: Discovering Purpose and Overcoming Addiction
Make sure you find your 'why' and make it your anchor. Once you break it down to the bottom, you figure out the how.
What keeps you going when life feels like an uphill battle? For Justin Brien, a mental health advocate, inspirational speaker, and life coach from Salmon Arm, BC, it was finding his 'why'. In this episode of 'Recovery Survey', hosted by Brett Morris, Justin opens up about his tumultuous journey through addiction and mental health struggles. From the depths of loneliness and doubt, he questioned if he would even live to see his son grow up.
But it was sheer mental determination and a deep-seated will to succeed that led him to discover his purpose in life. Justin shares candidly about the dark nights filled with despair and how he navigated those challenging times. His story is not just about survival but about thriving by finding a reason to live. For him, the turning point was learning to love himself and developing healthy coping mechanisms.
This episode delves into the significant impact mental health has on addiction and why finding your 'why' can be a game-changer in recovery. Listeners will find Justin's honesty refreshing as he talks about the constant battle to stay sober. He admits to moments where he thought one more drink wouldn't hurt or when he stopped taking his medication because he felt better.
Yet, through life coaching and inspirational speaking, he has managed to stay on track and now dedicates his life to helping others do the same. This episode is not just informative; it's a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction or mental health issues. Justin's journey underscores the importance of self-love, healthy coping strategies, and breaking the stigma surrounding these challenges. Tune in to hear how finding your 'why' can transform your life.