Daniel Wooldridge
Daniel Wooldridge
8 - Kipp the perfectionist
8 - Kipp the perfectionist
8 - Kipp the perfectionist
Thursday 7th November 2019
Join Kipp as he shares his journey from a strict upbringing and addiction to finding support and recovery. Listen now to 'Weird Fat and Sober'.
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Daniel Wooldridge
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Kipp's Story: From Perfectionism to Recovery
Addiction is complicated and like how we get to the point of our addiction is, like you know, complicated, but like, are there any key things in your childhood and developmental Years that you can say you point to and like this caused me a lot of pain that I was medicating.
Ever wondered how perfectionism can drive someone into the depths of addiction? In this episode of 'Weird Fat and Sober', Daniel Wooldridge sits down with his good friend Kipp, who opens up about his strict upbringing and the tumultuous path that followed. Kipp shares candid stories from his teenage years, including getting arrested in high school and selling drugs out of his dorm room.
But behind these rebellious acts was a deeper struggle with perfectionism, which fueled his addiction to drugs and alcohol. Through heartfelt conversations, Kipp reveals how he eventually found support and began reflecting on his past, leading him on the road to recovery. This episode is a compelling reminder of the complexities of addiction and the power of self-reflection and community support in overcoming it. Tune in to hear Kipp's raw and unfiltered journey.