Episode 168 • Healing Addiction in Family Practice, with Dr. Christopher Schenewerk
Episode 168 • Healing Addiction in Family Practice, with Dr. Christopher Schenewerk
Episode 168 • Healing Addiction in Family Practice, with Dr. Christopher Schenewerk
Wednesday 12th February 2025
Dr. Schenewerk shares his journey from struggling with addiction to helping others in recovery.
48 minutes
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Episode Overview
- The importance of addressing addiction openly in the medical field.
- Starting an AA meeting can create a supportive community.
- Honesty is crucial in the recovery process.
- Doctors need better support systems for addiction recovery.
- Recovery can lead to powerful community service.
"Saying it out loud makes it real, somehow."
Ever wondered what happens when a doctor faces their own battle with addiction? Dr. Christopher Schenewerk shares his compelling journey from a small-town physician to a recovering addict who now champions addiction recovery in his community. Dr. Schenewerk's story is one of transformation and dedication. Growing up in Smithton, Illinois, he always knew he wanted to be a doctor.
However, after a decade-long struggle with alcohol following a painful divorce, he found himself needing the very help he had seldom addressed in his practice. In this episode, Dr. Schenewerk talks about the lack of addiction education in medical schools and how it affected his approach to patient care. He candidly shares how his own experience with rehab in 2018 opened his eyes to the importance of addressing addiction openly and compassionately. One of the most striking parts of Dr.
Schenewerk's story is his commitment to helping others after his recovery. He started an AA meeting that has grown significantly, proving that recovery can lead to powerful community support. Dr. Schenewerk also discusses the challenges doctors face when seeking help for addiction and the need for better support systems within the medical community. If you're looking for an inspiring tale of resilience and community service, this episode is a must-listen. Dr.
Schenewerk's honesty and dedication to both his practice and his recovery journey are truly remarkable.