New England Recovery Center
New England Recovery Center
Danny's Story
Danny's Story
Danny's Story
Tuesday 11th June 2024
Danny shares his inspiring journey of recovery, resilience, and self-acceptance in this heartfelt episode celebrating Pride Month.
48 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Danny's journey from Oklahoma to Massachusetts for recovery.
- The impact of practising recovery principles on his life.
- Intersection of LGBTQ+ identity and addiction recovery.
- Importance of community and self-acceptance in recovery.
- Danny's career success as a data scientist in AI.
For me, my recovery is kind of like a refrigerator - you can unplug it, but eventually, everything inside starts to rot.
In this heartfelt episode of 'Airing Addiction', you'll hear Danny's inspiring journey from Oklahoma to Massachusetts, navigating the challenges of addiction and recovery. Hosted by Lisa Blanchard and Jesse Chaison of Spectrum Health Systems, this episode celebrates Pride Month with a special focus on Danny's story. Danny shares his experiences, starting with his first treatment for an eating disorder at 15, and how he found a new life in recovery beginning in August 2000.
He discusses the importance of practising recovery principles and the impact they've had on his life, allowing him to become a successful data scientist and AI software product leader. Danny also opens up about his personal life, including his 20-year marriage and the support he finds in his husband and their three dogs. This episode dives into the intersection of addiction recovery and LGBTQ+ identity, highlighting the importance of community, self-acceptance, and flexibility in recovery.
With moments of humour and deep reflection, Danny's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of finding your own path in recovery. Don't miss out on this touching conversation that blends personal anecdotes with broader insights into addiction and recovery.