Robert Pardon - The Recovery Guy
Robert Pardon
Episode #258 The Fix: Join Us
Episode #258 The Fix: Join Us
Episode #258 The Fix: Join Us
Thursday 13th June 2024
Robert Pardon shares his journey through addiction and the power of camaraderie in recovery. A heartfelt episode on finding support and rebuilding life.
33 minutes
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Hopeful
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Robert Pardon - The Recovery Guy
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Finding Camaraderie in Recovery: Robert Pardon's Journey
Episode Overview
- Camaraderie is essential in the recovery process.
- Shared experiences can transform feelings of loneliness.
- Support from a community provides hope and belonging.
- Recovery involves mutual trust and goodwill.
- Personal stories highlight the power of fellowship.
Remember that feeling of loneliness? Remember that feeling of despair? Remember that feeling that we were going to be alone forever and there was nothing we could do?
In Episode #258 of The Recovery Guy Podcast, Robert Pardon dives deep into the raw emotions and experiences of his journey through addiction and recovery. With over 30 years in the recovery community, Robert is no stranger to the loneliness and despair that accompany active addiction. He opens up about his darkest moments, feeling isolated even in a crowd, and how this profound sense of loneliness made the camaraderie he found in recovery all the more powerful.
The episode centres around the concept of 'camaraderie' and its crucial role in the recovery process. Robert reflects on his initial meetings in Alcoholics Anonymous and how the shared experiences and mutual support transformed his life. He reads from page 17 of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, highlighting the sense of unity and shared purpose that binds people in recovery together.
Through personal anecdotes, Robert illustrates how the fellowship of recovery provided him with a sense of belonging and hope, helping him rebuild his life one step at a time. This episode is not just for those in recovery but also for anyone who feels alone or disconnected. It’s a heartfelt reminder that no one has to face their struggles alone, and that there is always a community ready to offer support and understanding.
Tune in to hear Robert's inspiring story and learn how camaraderie can be a lifeline in the journey to sobriety.