Rethinking Recovery: Del Bacon's Journey with Health Management
Episode Overview
Del discusses moving to Indiana to support his ageing parents. He shares his struggles with job instability and returning to Domino's Pizza. Del advocates for harm reduction and health management over traditional abstinence. He highlights the importance of transparency and honesty in recovery. Del encourages exploring alternative recovery methods that work for individuals.
If you're a true alcoholic or a drug addict, you know how this works. Stop bullshitting it.
In this episode of 'The Recovery Atheist', Del Bacon opens up about his recent move from Minnesota to Indiana, where he aims to support his ageing parents while navigating the challenges of job instability and managing his alcoholism. Del shares his experiences of working in various management roles, ultimately returning to his roots at Domino's Pizza, where he finds some stability. However, the heart of this episode lies in his candid discussion about his approach to alcohol recovery.
Del advocates for harm reduction and health management over traditional abstinence programs, arguing that these methods have been more effective for him and others. He passionately discusses the need for alternative recovery strategies, likening the management of alcohol consumption to a diabetic managing sugar intake. Del’s raw honesty and transparent storytelling offer a refreshing perspective on recovery, making this episode a must-listen for anyone questioning conventional recovery methods.
By the end, you'll be left reflecting on your own beliefs about recovery and how different approaches might work better for different people. So, if you're looking for a unique take on alcohol recovery that challenges the status quo, this episode is definitely worth your time.