Tyelur Watkins & John Sadkin-DeLaGarza
Tyelur Watkins & John Sadkin-DeLaGarza
Episode 20: Brandon Guinn "I Opened a Treatment Center to Get My Son Sober" | Getting Sober Young
Episode 20: Brandon Guinn "I Opened a Treatment Center to Get My Son Sober" | Getting Sober Young
Episode 20: Brandon Guinn "I Opened a Treatment Center to Get My Son Sober" | Getting Sober Young
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Brandon Guinn shares his journey from concerned parent to founder of Ranch House Recovery, highlighting the challenges and triumphs of battling addiction within a family.
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Get the buttons here!From Parent to Founder: Brandon Guinn's Journey in Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
- Brandon Guinn shares his journey from parent to founder of Ranch House Recovery.
- He discusses the challenges and mistakes made while trying to help his son overcome addiction.
- The importance of understanding addiction as a disease is highlighted.
- Brandon emphasises the need for trust and relationships in recovery.
- The episode offers hope and support for families dealing with addiction.
I got there by doing it all wrong, and I think so many parents need to understand and give themselves a little grace.
Ever wondered what it takes to open a treatment centre to help your own child? In this episode, Brandon Guinn shares his incredible journey from being a concerned parent to the founder of Ranch House Recovery. Brandon opens up about the struggles he faced when his son began battling substance abuse in high school, starting with a broken arm and a prescription for morphine.
He admits to making mistakes and learning the hard way, which led him to create a supportive community focused on trust and relationships. The episode is filled with raw honesty as Brandon discusses the guilt, shame, and fear that many parents experience. He also highlights the importance of understanding addiction as a disease and the need for comprehensive support systems.
With anecdotes about his son's recovery at a horse ranch and the eventual founding of Ranch House Recovery, Brandon’s story is both heart-wrenching and inspiring. This episode is a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction, whether directly or through a loved one. You'll find it both eye-opening and hopeful as it sheds light on the real-life challenges and triumphs of battling addiction within a family.
Tune in to hear how one man's dedication to his son's recovery has made a difference in the lives of many.