Jim Rachels
Jim Rachels
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 254 - Interview with Hazel
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 254 - Interview with Hazel
Addicts Anonymous Podcast Episode 254 - Interview with Hazel
Sunday 21st May 2023
Join Jim Rachels as he chats with Hazel about her journey from addiction to recovery and her new career helping others.
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36 minutes
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Author:
Jim Rachels
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Hazel's journey from struggles with eating disorder and body dysmorphia to battling alcoholism
- The impact of toxic relationships and the importance of seeking help
- Finding solace and strength in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) community
- Transitioning to a career as a substance use disorder counselor and life coach
- The transformative power of experiential therapy in the recovery process
I don't ever want to instill fear in my kids about drinking like I had, but they're around kind of all sides of the spectrum of recovery and addiction. Addiction is addiction is addiction. Just what we are addicted to is different.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after hitting rock bottom? In this episode of 'Addicts Anonymous', Jim Rachels sits down with Hazel, who opens up about her turbulent journey through addiction and recovery. Hazel shares her struggles with an eating disorder, body dysmorphia, and alcoholism, painting a vivid picture of the challenges she faced. She talks about the toxic relationships that complicated her life and the impact her addiction had on her family.
But Hazel's story is not just about the lows; it's about the incredible highs that come with finding support and purpose. After reaching her lowest point, Hazel found a lifeline in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). She describes how the community there provided her with the strength and courage to confront her pain. With their support, she began to rebuild her life, eventually finding a fulfilling career as a substance use disorder counselor and life coach.
Hazel now uses her experiences to help others navigate their own paths to recovery, offering experiential therapy to those in need. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of the transformative power of seeking help and the importance of community. It's perfect for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is. Hazel's journey serves as a powerful reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, there's always a way forward.