Dora Gosselin

Soberoso "Sharing Our Passion For Recovery"

Dora Meyer

  • From Prison to Purpose

From Prison to Purpose

Thursday 20th February 2025

Scott McGraw shares his journey from addiction and crime to finding purpose and making a positive impact on the Soberoso podcast.
Explicit
41 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Raw
Hopeful

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Soberoso "Sharing Our Passion For Recovery"
Author:
Dora Gosselin
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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From Addiction to Purpose: Scott McGraw's Transformative Journey

Episode Overview

  • Scott's journey from addiction to finding purpose
  • The role of pivotal moments in recovery
  • Using addictive behaviour in healthier ways
  • The importance of being proactive in recovery
  • Gifts of recovery like improved relationships and inner peace
Today I'm able to almost manipulate my disease into working in my favour
In this episode of the Soberoso podcast, titled 'From Prison to Purpose', host Dora Meyer has an engaging conversation with Scott McGraw from Houma, Louisiana. Scott's journey is a testament to resilience and transformation, moving from a life of addiction, trauma, and crime to one of purpose and positive impact. He opens up about his early struggles with substance abuse, which began at a young age and escalated into a 12-year methamphetamine binge.
Scott's story includes multiple convictions and time behind bars, yet it’s his pivotal moments and spiritual experiences that truly highlight his path to recovery. He shares how he used his addictive behaviour in a healthier way and the importance of being proactive in his recovery journey. Scott’s candid discussion about hitting rock bottom, facing legal troubles, and eventually finding a new purpose is both raw and inspiring.
His reflections on the gifts of recovery, such as improved relationships and inner peace, offer hope to anyone struggling with similar issues. If you're looking for a story of transformation and resilience, Scott's journey is sure to inspire you.