Michael Van Meter
Michael Van Meter
Episode - 137 People, Places, Things, and Situations
Episode - 137 People, Places, Things, and Situations
Episode - 137 People, Places, Things, and Situations
Thursday 1st June 2023
Discover how 'people, places, things, and situations' affect early sobriety with Michael Van Meter. Get practical tips to navigate these challenges and stay on track.
20 minutes
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Michael Van Meter
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
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Financial Health in Recovery
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Episode Overview
- In early recovery, individuals need to embrace significant lifestyle changes to overcome external challenges and pressures.
- The societal misconceptions surrounding addiction often lead to well-meaning individuals unknowingly pressuring those in recovery to revert to their previous habits.
- Michael Van Meter advises listeners to carefully manage their interactions, environments, activities, and relationships to safeguard their journey towards sustained sobriety.
- Embracing a new way of life and prioritising personal well-being are essential for navigating the complexities of addiction and recovery.
- Michael's empathetic and empowering guidance provides listeners with valuable insights into the intricacies of addiction and the transformative journey towards sustained recovery.
In recovery, we don't expect you to change much. We just expect you to change everything. It's pretty simple. Not a whole lot. Just change everything in your life.
Ever heard the phrase 'people, places, things, and situations' in a recovery meeting and wondered what it really means? In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael Van Meter breaks it down for you. Early sobriety is a delicate phase, often disrupted by familiar faces, old hangouts, and past habits. Michael dives into how these elements can trip you up and offers straightforward advice on how to steer clear of these pitfalls.
Drawing from his rich background as a former FBI agent and now a Behavioral Health Therapist, Michael shares practical tips to help you stay on track. He talks about the importance of making lifestyle changes, managing relationships, and choosing your environments wisely. Michael's approach is both compassionate and no-nonsense, providing you with the tools you need to prioritize your well-being.
Whether you're just starting your journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights to help navigate the challenges of early sobriety. Tune in to learn how to embrace change and set yourself up for long-term success.