How To Survive A Suicidal Mind With Erin Matlock
How To Survive A Suicidal Mind With Erin Matlock

I Love Being Sober

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I Love Being Sober

Tim Westbrook

Hello my friends, and welcome back to yet another episode of I Love Being Sober brought to you by Camelback Recovery - a proud partner to the most effective way to achieve long term recovery without the pain and suffering and high cost of multiple stints in detox, rehabs, and sober living homes. My name is Tim Westbrook and I am the CEO and Founder of Camelback Recovery here in the always sunny and always sober Scottsdale, Arizona where my team and I over the course of many years have helped thousands of people on their path to long term recovery. I started this show because there is so much misinformation about addiction treatment, mental illness, and addiction recovery in general. There is much more to recovery than just going to inpatient treatment, seeing a therapist, and going to 12 step meetings. Those things are important and AA saved my life. However, to find long term recovery and live happy, joyous and free, there is a lot more to it than just stopping the drinking, stopping the drugs, or stopping any addictive behavior. Sobriety and recovery can and should be fun. That’s not to say that the recovery process is going to be easy and it’s not to say that there won’t be difficult times ahead. However, to live the life that you deserve and for it to be exciting and fun you need new lifestyle habits. New healthy lifestyle habits that promote your mental, spiritual, and physical health. That my friends will lead you to living a KICK ASS SOBER LIFE! Visit CamelbackRecovery.com to learn more about recovery coaching, sober living, and your next step to freedom and happiness.

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Finding Light in Darkness: Erin Matlock's Journey Through Suicidal Thoughts

“You can recover from depression. There is light at the end of the tunnel where you can go back to living a normal life. There are survivors out there just like the guest today.”

What does it take to pull through when life feels unbearably heavy? In this heartfelt episode of 'I Love Being Sober', Tim Westbrook sits down with Erin Matlock, a suicide survivor, TEDx speaker, and author of 'Worth It'. Erin opens up about her harrowing battle with depression and suicidal thoughts, shedding light on the often silent struggle many face. She recounts her lowest points, including multiple suicide attempts and a year spent bedridden, unable to move.

But Erin's story doesn't end in darkness. She shares how she clawed her way back to life through years of therapy, medication, and an unwavering determination to find purpose. Today, Erin is a passionate advocate for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Tim and Erin discuss the critical need for open conversations about anxiety and depression, the power of community support, and practical strategies for managing mental health.

This episode is a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar issues, offering reassurance that they are not alone and that recovery is possible.

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