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Episode 31: Conversation with Captain Robert Piché
Episode 31: Conversation with Captain Robert Piché
Episode 31: Conversation with Captain Robert Piché
Tuesday 19th October 2021
Captain Robert Piché shares his journey from aviation hero to sobriety advocate in 'The Unashamed Alcoholic'. Join Becca for this inspiring conversation.
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Get the buttons here!Captain Robert Piché: Navigating Turbulence from Heroism to Sobriety
The more we can talk openly about it and who it affects and how you know the impacts of it, the better off we'll be as a society, the more we can freely use that term and talk about recovery or talk about getting sober, why you know or put in put faces to it
What happens when a celebrated hero faces an unexpected personal battle? Captain Robert Piché, known for his extraordinary emergency landing of Air Transat Flight 236 in 2001, joins Becca on 'The Unashamed Alcoholic' to share his remarkable journey from the skies to sobriety. Piché's heroic act of safely gliding a powerless Airbus A330 to land remains a legendary feat in aviation history.
However, beneath this public acclaim lay a hidden struggle with alcoholism that surfaced after his heroic act thrust him into the limelight. In this compelling episode, Piché opens up about the moment he realized he had a problem with alcohol and the challenges he faced in seeking help. He recounts the isolation he felt as the only French-speaking individual in his Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and the heavy stigma that made it difficult to reach out for support.
Through candid conversation, Piché reveals how he transitioned from feeling ashamed and isolated to becoming an advocate for addiction recovery. His story emphasizes the need to change societal attitudes towards addiction and highlights the power of open dialogue in breaking down misconceptions. Listeners will find inspiration in Piché's journey, which underscores that addiction can touch anyone, regardless of their achievements or background. His message is clear: recovery is possible with the right support and willingness to confront the stigma.
Tune in to hear how Captain Piché navigated his path to sobriety and now works to inspire others facing similar battles.