D.J. Burr
D.J. Burr
Dak Wasson on the short cuts we take to numb difficult emotions. - S1E5
Dak Wasson on the short cuts we take to numb difficult emotions. - S1E5
Dak Wasson on the short cuts we take to numb difficult emotions. - S1E5
Monday 24th July 2017
Dak Wasson shares his journey from addiction to sobriety on 'Making An Addict'. Tune in for insights on recovery and finding balance.
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D.J. Burr
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Finding Balance: Dak Wasson's Journey Through Addiction and Recovery
When you first started you said about being hardwired. You know the town where he spent all of his life was about the size of his office we're in right now.
Ever felt like life was spiraling out of control? In this episode of 'Making An Addict', host D.J. Burr sits down with Dak Wasson, a chemical dependency professional and sex addiction therapist, to talk about his tumultuous journey from active addiction to eleven years of sobriety. Dak doesn't hold back as he shares raw and honest stories about his struggles with drugs, alcohol, and other addictive behaviors.
He opens up about hitting rock bottom and the moment he got so drunk he agreed to inpatient treatment—a decision that saved his life. Now, with over a decade of sobriety under his belt, Dak is dedicated to helping others find their way out of the darkness. He talks about the 'hard wiring' of addiction and stresses the importance of accountability and vulnerability in recovery.
Listeners will hear how Dak strives for balance, connection, compassion, and joy in his life, replacing anger and fear with love and acceptance. This episode is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit and offers valuable insights for anyone touched by addiction. Tune in for a conversation that's as enlightening as it is inspiring.