POP Buchanan
POP Buchanan
Dr. KJ Foster, PHD Fostering Resilience (POWERLESS TO POWERFUL)
Dr. KJ Foster, PHD Fostering Resilience (POWERLESS TO POWERFUL)
Dr. KJ Foster, PHD Fostering Resilience (POWERLESS TO POWERFUL)
Wednesday 5th August 2020
Dr. KJ Foster discusses her journey from hopelessness to resilience in addiction recovery with POP Buchanan on 'Sober is Dope'.
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67 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Dr. KJ Foster's Path from Despair to Strength in Addiction Recovery
When we are in at our weakest, that we're down in an area of shame, despair, hopelessness, anger, fear, resentment, and when we're in that mindset of that place, we're in what I refer to as the swamp, and that's a powerless place because it deprives us of all of our energy.
Imagine feeling utterly hopeless, unable to stop drinking, and watching your child struggle with addiction. That's where Dr. KJ Foster found herself before she began her remarkable journey to recovery. In this episode of 'Sober is Dope', host POP Buchanan sits down with Dr. Foster, a mental health expert who has celebrated over a decade of sobriety, to explore her transformation from a state of powerlessness to one of resilience. Dr.
Foster opens up about the darkest times in her life, sharing how both her addiction and her son's were tearing their lives apart. She speaks candidly about the overwhelming fear and desperation she felt as she watched her son spiral out of control. Her story is one of immense pain but also incredible strength. Together, they discuss the critical early stages of withdrawal, the brain's response to addiction, and the pivotal role of family support. Dr.
Foster emphasizes the importance of giving oneself time to heal and shift from a powerless mindset to one of resilience. Her insights offer a compassionate perspective on addiction recovery, providing hope and encouragement for anyone facing similar struggles.