Healing Through Poetry: Greg Wooley's Journey from Addiction to Recovery
Episode Overview
Creative expression can be a powerful tool in addiction recovery. Poetry and music helped Greg Wooley find healing and purpose. Supporting young people in recovery is crucial for long-term success. Building healthy relationships plays a key role in overcoming addiction. Nonprofit organisations like Florida Recovery Schools provide essential support.
Drugs and alcohol took me to places I never intended to go, but poetry brought me back.
In this heartfelt episode of 'Addiction, Recovery and Mental Health: A Podcast by WAISMANN METHOD® Opioid Treatment Specialists', hosts Dwight Hurst and David Livingston sit down with poet, musician, and recovery advocate Greg Wooley. Greg shares his compelling journey through addiction and how he found solace and healing in the creative arts. He talks about the transformative power of poetry and music in his recovery process, highlighting the importance of creative expression as a therapeutic tool.
Greg’s story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about how he uses his experiences to help others, particularly young people struggling with similar issues. His work with the Florida Recovery Schools of Central Florida exemplifies his dedication to providing support and education to those in need. This episode offers a fresh perspective on addiction recovery, showing how artistic endeavours can lead to profound healing and personal growth.
Greg’s anecdotes about his life, struggles, and triumphs are both moving and inspiring, making this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of art and recovery.