Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Brian is a registered nurse that failed a drug test and ended up in prison for trafficking. Today he's on the other side of it all.
Brian is a registered nurse that failed a drug test and ended up in prison for trafficking. Today he's on the other side of it all.
Brian is a registered nurse that failed a drug test and ended up in prison for trafficking. Today he's on the other side of it all.
Wednesday 13th November 2024
Brian's story takes you from the ICU to prison, sharing his struggle with addiction and his path to recovery.
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Daniel Unmanageable
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Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!From Nurse to Inmate: Brian's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Brian's journey from nurse to inmate due to drug addiction.
- The emotional and physical challenges of withdrawal in jail.
- How meditation and self-reflection played a role in Brian's recovery.
- The impact of addiction on personal relationships and career.
- The importance of finding personal motivation for sobriety.
I realised I didn't want that to be my life
Brian's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows that offers a raw, honest look at the impact of addiction. As a registered nurse, Brian found himself in the grip of a debilitating drug addiction that led him down a dark path, ultimately resulting in his arrest and imprisonment for drug trafficking. This episode of Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.
dives into Brian's journey from the ICU to county jail, and how he managed to turn his life around after hitting rock bottom. Brian shares candidly about his struggles with addiction, the shame of using drugs while working as a healthcare professional, and the moment he realised he needed to change his life. The conversation touches on the emotional toll of addiction, the loss of his nursing license, and the heartbreaking impact on his relationships.
Brian's experiences in jail are both harrowing and enlightening, as he describes the withdrawal process and the unexpected camaraderie he found among fellow inmates. Through his story, Brian highlights the importance of finding personal motivation for recovery and the transformative power of self-reflection and meditation. This episode is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of redemption, no matter how far one has fallen.
Tune in to hear Brian's powerful journey and gain insights into the complexities of addiction and recovery.