SMART Recovery
SMART Recovery
Incarcerated by Your Own Thinking
Incarcerated by Your Own Thinking
Incarcerated by Your Own Thinking
Tuesday 13th July 2021
Barry Grant's journey from incarceration to recovery through SMART Recovery shows how changing your thinking can rebuild your life.
36 minutes
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Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Body & Mind
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Get the buttons here!Barry Grant: From Prison Walls to Empowered Recovery
Everything I need to be is inside of me and I need to go on and develop those skills and abilities and talents...
Imagine finding hope in the unlikeliest of places – a prison cell. Barry Grant's story is a testament to the transformative power of self-empowerment and resilience. Over 20 years ago, Barry was incarcerated, a time that could have broken him. Instead, it became the catalyst for a remarkable journey of personal growth and recovery.
Today, he is the owner of S.A.F.E Counseling Services, Director of Outpatient Services at Hope House, and a SMART Recovery board member, tirelessly advocating for those on their recovery journey. In this episode, Barry shares how he discovered SMART Recovery while in prison and used it as a lifeline to rebuild his life. He dives into the importance of living in the present, examining one's self-identity, and the profound impact of changing your thinking patterns.
Barry’s approach is all about self-empowerment – choosing your behavior means choosing your consequences. His story highlights the difference between being ready and being prepared, and why it's crucial to support individuals in their reentry into society. Barry also discusses how becoming an autodidactic counselor helped him share his experiences and insights with others, proving that everything we need to succeed is already within us.
This episode is a powerful reminder that no matter where you start, you can always change your path and build a life worth living.