Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (TJ AitKen, James Sweat)
Injured At Work: James' Battle with Prescription Meds & Alcohol (Recovery Journey)
Injured At Work: James' Battle with Prescription Meds & Alcohol (Recovery Journey)
Injured At Work: James' Battle with Prescription Meds & Alcohol (Recovery Journey)
Tuesday 16th July 2024
James Sweat shares his inspiring journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of community support, therapy, and spirituality.
38 minutes
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Episode Overview
- James shares his battle with prescription meds and alcohol after a work injury.
- His fiancée and spiritual awakening played key roles in his recovery.
- He emphasises the importance of community support and therapy.
- Writing became a therapeutic tool for James, leading him to become a motivational speaker.
- James highlights the need to address both physical and emotional pain in recovery.
You can change your whole life around, but you have to do the work.
James Sweat's journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster. In this episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast, James, an author, entrepreneur, podcaster, and life coach, opens up about his tumultuous path from addiction to sobriety. After suffering a severe injury at work, James found himself hooked on prescription painkillers and alcohol, leading him down a dark path of depression and despair. However, his fiancée and a spiritual awakening played crucial roles in pulling him out of the abyss.
James shares how he transformed his life through writing, becoming a motivational speaker, and ultimately a recovery coach. He highlights the importance of community support, therapy, and spirituality in the recovery process. James' story is a testament to the power of resilience and the impact of addressing both physical and emotional pain. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on overcoming addiction, this episode is a must-listen.