The Bubble Hour
The Bubble Hour
Guest Ben Heldfond
Guest Ben Heldfond
Guest Ben Heldfond
Tuesday 28th July 2020
Ben Heldfond reveals how recovery principles mended his broken marriage and transformed his life on The Bubble Hour with Jean McCarthy.
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Ben Heldfond: Turning Recovery into Relationship Healing
When anybody ever reached their hand out, I made sure that I was there to grab it.
Ever wondered how the principles of addiction recovery can reshape every corner of your life? Meet Ben Heldfond, a man who has spent 25 years free from heroin addiction and discovered that sobriety offers more than just freedom from substances. In this episode of The Bubble Hour, Ben sits down with host Jean McCarthy to share his unique journey of using recovery principles to mend his broken marriage.
After divorcing his wife, Nikki DeBartolo, Ben applied the same tools he used to stay sober to understand his role in their relationship's breakdown. This shift from anger and resentment to a solution-seeking mindset didn't just help him; it transformed their co-parenting dynamic into a harmonious partnership. Ben and Nikki even co-authored a book, 'Our Happy Divorce', detailing their journey from separation to friendship. But Ben's story isn't just about relationships.
He opens up about his struggles growing up with dyslexia, feeling out of place socially, and turning to heroin as an escape. His path to recovery wasn't easy, but it was transformative. This episode is packed with insights on the power of forgiveness, the importance of making amends, and how recovery principles can be a guiding light in all aspects of life. If you're looking for inspiration on how to turn personal struggles into strengths, this conversation is a must-listen.