Dr. Jason Powers, MD
Dr. Jason Powers, MD
EPISODE 45: Finding Sobriety Through Accountability and Gratitude with Tom Nunan
EPISODE 45: Finding Sobriety Through Accountability and Gratitude with Tom Nunan
EPISODE 45: Finding Sobriety Through Accountability and Gratitude with Tom Nunan
Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Tom Nunan discusses his journey to sobriety through accountability and gratitude on Positive Recovery MD with Dr. Jason Powers.
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Get the buttons here!Tom Nunan's Path to Sobriety: The Power of Accountability and Gratitude
I woke up and I just knew after that terrible night I've got to stop. And I knew that AA was successful at helping people stop. I had gotten this challenge from a rehab expert who I knew from my travels in entertainment, and he was on the board of this health initiative that I was aware of and worked with, and I told him that I thought I had a drinking problem and he said: well, why don't you try some controlled drinking, which was a concept that was completely foreign to me? And I tried it for Years and I'd been able to do anything I set my mind to, but not that I could not control my drinking. I listened to what you had to say and I saw that people did change.
Ever wondered how gratitude and accountability can transform a life? In this episode of Positive Recovery MD, Dr. Jason Powers and co-host Grif Palmer sit down with Tom Nunan, a Hollywood heavyweight with an impressive resume that includes being a network and studio president, Oscar-winning producer, and UCLA professor. But behind the accolades, Tom faced a personal battle with alcohol addiction that he bravely shares with listeners.
Tom's journey to sobriety began after a particularly rough night of drinking, leading him to seek help. Despite his success in other areas of life, he quickly realized that controlling his drinking wasn't something he could achieve alone. He turned to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), where he found the support and accountability he needed to stay sober. In this candid conversation, Tom reveals how making a daily gratitude list helped shift his mindset from despair to hope.
By focusing on the positives, he managed to stay present and committed to his recovery. His story underscores the importance of finding personal strategies that work for each individual, especially when it comes to maintaining sobriety. Listeners will find Tom's insights both inspiring and practical, offering a fresh perspective on addiction recovery. This episode isn't just about Tom's past; it's a testament to the power of community, the importance of breaking stigmas around addiction, and the transformative effects of gratitude.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable takeaways for everyone.