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Not So Anonymous with Ej Erreca

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  • In the Throes of Recovery: A Personal Perspective

In the Throes of Recovery: A Personal Perspective

Friday 25th August 2023

EJ Erreca opens up about his addiction recovery journey, sharing insights on battling resistance, finding motivation, and appreciating life's blessings.
28 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative

About this podcast

Not So Anonymous with Ej Erreca
Author:
EJ
Overview:
Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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EJ Erreca's Recovery Reflections: Fighting Resistance and Finding Joy

Episode Overview

  • Recovery involves battling resistance and finding motivation, emphasizing the value of a positive attitude even during the darkest times
  • Recalculating the approach to life's situations and embracing the transformative power of perspective
  • Reflecting on the fluctuating nature of the recovery journey and the relentless commitment to showing up and embracing the gift of life
The journey of recovery is not a steady line that just goes up, I would even say, I go even further. This journey of life isn't just this steady line, there's ebb and flows. There's ups and downs, right? And just to understand that just because things are going down right now, things are going to turn for the best, right? And to keep that in mind.
EJ Erreca takes listeners on a deeply personal journey through the ups and downs of addiction recovery. With heartfelt honesty, EJ shares the profound lessons he's learned from his struggles and triumphs. He talks about shifting his focus from what's missing in life to appreciating the blessings he already has. This episode is a raw and real look at how EJ battles daily resistance and finds motivation, emphasizing the power of a positive attitude even in the darkest times.
Imagine recalculating your approach to life, taking responsibility for your actions, and striving for better outcomes—EJ has lived it and wants to share his story with you. Serving others who are also wrestling with addiction has been a source of strength and growth for him, and he offers insights on how helping others can be transformative. EJ also opens up about a particularly tough situation he faced, sharing how introspection, writing, and honest conversation helped him navigate through it.
Mental health is a crucial topic, and EJ stresses the importance of seeking help when needed. This episode is a testament to the power of resilience, positivity, and community in the recovery journey.