The Empty Chair
The Empty Chair
E5 - Tim and Dan
E5 - Tim and Dan
E5 - Tim and Dan
Thursday 22nd October 2020
Tim and Dan reveal their battles with addiction and their paths to recovery on The Empty Chair podcast. A must-listen for anyone seeking hope.
66 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Tim and Dan: From Court Dreams to Recovery Realities
This empty chair represents the addict who died Today, not knowing recovery was possible.
Ever wondered how a promising basketball career can spiral into addiction? Tim's story is a gripping tale of highs and lows. Growing up in Central Massachusetts, Tim excelled on the basketball court, but by age 20, OxyContin had taken hold. His journey saw him battling a heroin addiction by 22, with seven years of struggle and intermittent sobriety. Despite these challenges, Tim managed to land his dream job training professional basketball players in Palm Beach County.
A relapse brought him back to treatment, where he finally found lasting recovery. Today, he's an advocate for sobriety, a loving father, and a devoted husband. Dan's path was different but equally compelling. Raised on the south shore of Massachusetts, he enjoyed an idyllic childhood and later graduated from college. His career in Boston's financial district introduced him to the clutches of addiction.
For over eight years, Dan wrestled with substance abuse, repeatedly seeking treatment but continually hurting those closest to him. In this episode of 'The Empty Chair', Tim and Dan open up about their tumultuous journeys through addiction and recovery. They discuss the vital role of support systems and the profound impact of addiction on their families. A key takeaway? The importance of shedding selfishness and embracing resilience and perseverance in recovery.
Their stories offer a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with addiction, proving that recovery is within reach.