Ashley Loeb Blassingame
ckimmich@lionrockrecovery.com (Adam Fout, Ashley Loeb Blassingame)
Adam Fout: How a Prayer Helped an Atheist Find Recovery from Substance Use & Binge Eating
Adam Fout: How a Prayer Helped an Atheist Find Recovery from Substance Use & Binge Eating
Adam Fout: How a Prayer Helped an Atheist Find Recovery from Substance Use & Binge Eating
Tuesday 4th May 2021
Join Adam Fout on 'The Courage to Change' as he shares his path from atheism to recovery through a 12-step prayer.
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Get the buttons here!Adam Fout: From Atheism to Recovery Through Unexpected Paths
I don't want to be here, I don't want to deal with this, and then there's a difference between that.
What if a prayer could change the life of an atheist struggling with addiction? Adam Fout's story is one that might surprise you. Born to two attorneys in San Diego, Adam battled OCD, depression, anxiety, and binge eating from a young age. His life took a dramatic turn during college after a brush with the Kansas City Bureau of Investigation, leading to a downward spiral of mental health issues and substance abuse.
Adam's journey includes multiple suicide attempts, stays in psychiatric wards, and several stints in rehab. Despite his struggles, he found it hard to accept that his substance use was a problem. However, his turning point came through the 12-step programs of Cocaine Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous, and Alcoholics Anonymous. Today, Adam enjoys long-term recovery and travels with his wife, McKayla, who is a travel nurse.
He is also a speculative fiction and nonfiction author and a blogger on addiction, recovery, and mental health. In this episode of 'The Courage to Change: A Recovery Podcast', Adam opens up about how an atheist like him found solace and recovery through a 12-step prayer. He talks about the importance of community, acceptance, humility, and vulnerability in his journey. Adam doesn't shy away from discussing the challenges of sobriety and the crucial role of mental health management in recovery.
His candid reflections on the highs and lows of his journey offer a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar struggles. Whether you're battling addiction or supporting someone who is, Adam's story is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even from the darkest places.