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Ep.109 Overcoming Addiction: Richard Baltazar's Journey
Ep.109 Overcoming Addiction: Richard Baltazar's Journey
Ep.109 Overcoming Addiction: Richard Baltazar's Journey
Tuesday 25th June 2024
Richard Baltazar shares his journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of support systems and resilience.
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Episode Overview
- The importance of recognising addiction and seeking help.
- How faith and structured support can aid in recovery.
- The impact of childhood trauma on substance abuse.
- Practical coping skills learned in rehab.
- The value of daily routines in maintaining sobriety.
"Just pick up that phone when life starts to hit."
In this moving episode of The ARCast, hosts Booda and Mikayla sit down with Richard Baltazar, a long-time listener and ARC alumni, to explore his incredible journey of overcoming addiction. Richard's story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, offering a raw look into the challenges he faced growing up in Tucson with a father who struggled with addiction.
He shares candidly about his own battles with substance abuse, from his first encounter with marijuana and alcohol at 18 to the moment he realised he needed help. Richard recounts his path from a decade-long security career to his transformative experience at ARC, where he found the support and tools he needed to turn his life around. Richard's journey is a testament to the power of resilience and the importance of support systems.
He talks about the pivotal role his mother played in recognising his addiction and helping him seek treatment. Despite the hardships, including the loss of his girlfriend and the resurfacing of traumatic childhood memories, Richard managed to find hope and healing through faith and the structured support of ARC's recovery programmes. This episode isn't just about Richard's past; it's also about his present and future.
He discusses how working through the 12 steps, journaling, and meditating have become integral parts of his daily routine. His advice to those struggling with addiction is simple yet profound: "Just pick up that phone when life starts to hit." Richard's story serves as a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even when it feels out of reach. If you're looking for a story that combines honesty, struggle, and triumph, this episode is a must-listen.
It offers valuable insights and practical advice for anyone on their own recovery journey or supporting someone who is. Why not give it a listen and see how Richard's experiences might resonate with your own? You might find the inspiration you need to take that next step towards recovery.