Melissa & Cody Kreutz
Melissa & Cody Kreutz
Episode 9: The Addict Co-Host
Episode 9: The Addict Co-Host
Episode 9: The Addict Co-Host
Monday 15th July 2019
Hear Cody Kreutz's powerful story of battling addiction, OCD, depression, and finding hope on 'We Are The Stigma'.
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61 minutes
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Melissa & Cody Kreutz
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Categories:
Sexual Stigmas & Myths
Stigma & Social Perspectives
Healing Relationships
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!Cody's Journey: From Darkness to Light in Addiction and Recovery
We share our stories to show that you can recover too, and you can get better and yeah, you're not broken, you just need some mending.
What happens when the person closest to you battles addiction? In this gripping episode of 'We Are The Stigma', co-host Cody Kreutz lays bare his tumultuous journey through alcoholism and opioid addiction. Cody's story is a raw, unfiltered look at how he traded one addiction for another, plunging into the depths of despair with pain pills. With openness and vulnerability, he discusses not just his substance abuse, but also his struggles with OCD, depression, and self-hate.
His battle with these demons led him to a dark place, culminating in a suicide attempt that changed everything. Alongside him is his wife and co-host, Melissa Kreutz, who brings her own perspective to their shared ordeal. Together, they laugh and cry as they recount the impact of Cody's addiction on their lives and their path to recovery.
They touch on the often-overlooked aspects of addiction, like the role of childhood trauma and family dynamics in both the spiral into addiction and the climb out of it. The episode also highlights the challenges addicts face within the healthcare system and underscores the importance of spirituality and hope in recovery. Cody’s story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of hope.
If you or someone you know is grappling with similar issues, this episode offers a beacon of hope and a reminder that you are never alone. Tune in to hear a heartfelt conversation that might just change your perspective on addiction and recovery.