Dan Reeves
Dan Reeves
Ep 334 - Tom LaGrave - A Force for Good with Adolescents
Ep 334 - Tom LaGrave - A Force for Good with Adolescents
Ep 334 - Tom LaGrave - A Force for Good with Adolescents
Sunday 27th October 2024
Join Dan Reeves as he talks with Tom LaGrave about his journey from addiction to becoming a mentor for adolescents.
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Episode Overview
- Tom LaGrave shares his journey from addiction to recovery.
- Discusses the impact of relapse after long-term sobriety.
- Highlights the role of working with adolescents in his healing process.
- Blends Native American spirituality with special forces training for holistic recovery.
- Emphasises the importance of support systems in overcoming addiction.
If you’re not having a blast in your recovery, you ain’t doing it right.
In this episode of the Spiritual Underground Podcast, Dan Reeves sits down with Tom LaGrave, a licensed clinical social worker and former medical corpsman with the U.S. Navy SEALs. Tom shares his incredible journey from addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for adolescents. With over 30 years of experience, Tom has dedicated his life to the physical and mental well-being of young adults, guiding them through their healing and personal development.
His candid recounting of his own battles with addiction, including a relapse after 32 years of sobriety, provides a raw and honest look at the challenges and triumphs of recovery. Tom’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. He speaks about the importance of having a support system and the role his brothers played in his recovery.
Tom also highlights the profound impact that working with adolescents had on his own healing process, teaching him how to play, forgive himself, and find worthiness. His unique approach blends Native American spirituality with the discipline of special forces training, creating a holistic path to sobriety and self-discovery. Dan and Tom discuss the significance of understanding the difference between experimentation and addiction in youth, and the critical need for honest communication and support.
Tom’s insights into the modern-day challenges faced by adolescents, especially with substances like fentanyl, are eye-opening. He also shares personal anecdotes about his family and how his experiences have shaped his approach to helping others. If you’re looking for a podcast that offers genuine stories of struggle and redemption, this episode is a must-listen. Tom LaGrave’s journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of finding one’s true self through recovery.
Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and became a force for good in the lives of many young people.