Andrew J. Schreier

Talking Addiction & Recovery

Andrew J. Schreier

  • Episode 79: The Perfect Addiction (featuring Vitale Buford)

Episode 79: The Perfect Addiction (featuring Vitale Buford)

Monday 1st November 2021

Vitale Buford shares her battle with addiction to perfection and substance abuse, highlighting the dangers of chasing an unattainable ideal.
62 minutes

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Talking Addiction & Recovery
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Andrew J. Schreier
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Chasing Perfection: Vitale Buford's Journey Through Addiction

Have you ever felt the pressure to be perfect? In this episode, Andrew J. Schreier welcomes Vitale Buford to discuss the often overlooked addiction to perfection. Vitale opens up about her personal battle with this relentless pursuit and how it led her down a path of substance abuse. She candidly shares the highs and lows of her journey, offering a raw and real look at the consequences of striving for an unattainable ideal.
This conversation isn't just about addiction; it's about the human need for acceptance and the dangers of equating self-worth with flawlessness. Whether you're struggling with similar pressures or know someone who is, Vitale's story is a poignant reminder that perfection is an illusion. Tune in for an honest discussion that challenges the notion of perfection and sheds light on the importance of self-compassion.