Robert Pardon

The Recovery Guy Podcast

Robert Pardon

  • Episode #282 Mark F at SDRC January 11 2025

Episode #282 Mark F at SDRC January 11 2025

Thursday 13th February 2025

Join Mark F as he shares his humorous and honest journey through addiction and recovery, offering insights and inspiration for anyone on the path to sobriety.
50 minutes
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The Recovery Guy Podcast
Author:
Robert Pardon
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Mark F's Journey: From Chaos to Clarity

Episode Overview

  • Embrace the journey of recovery; it's not just about quitting alcohol.
  • AA meetings and working the steps are crucial for maintaining sobriety.
  • Being of service to others can help you stay on the right path.
  • Struggles with self-will and spiritual growth are part of the process.
  • Humour and honesty can be powerful tools in recovery.
"I didn't want to get sober. I didn't know what that meant. All I knew was I wasn't going to drink and drive anymore."
In this episode of The Recovery Guy Podcast, Robert Pardon introduces Mark F, who shares his raw and riveting journey through addiction and recovery. Mark's story is filled with humour, honesty, and a few unexpected twists. From his first encounter with alcohol at a young age to his struggles with various substances, Mark's narrative is a rollercoaster of highs and lows.
He recounts his experiences with DUI arrests, mandated therapy sessions, and the eventual realisation that he needed to embrace sobriety. Mark's journey is not just about quitting alcohol; it's about finding a new way to live. His reflections on the importance of AA meetings, working the steps, and being of service to others offer valuable insights for anyone on the path to recovery.
Mark's candidness about his struggles with self-will, spiritual growth, and the ongoing battle to maintain sobriety makes this episode a must-listen. You'll laugh, you'll reflect, and you'll find inspiration in Mark's story. So, if you're looking for a dose of reality mixed with a bit of humour, this episode is for you. Tune in to hear Mark's incredible journey and gain some valuable takeaways for your own path to recovery.