Del Bacon

The Recovery Atheist

Del Bacon

  • Isolation In Recovery | TRA Entertainment

Isolation In Recovery | TRA Entertainment

Thursday 18th February 2021

Del Bacon explores the impact of isolation on mental health in recovery and offers practical tips to combat loneliness in this episode of 'The Recovery Atheist'.
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44 minutes
Informative
Empowering
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Thought-provoking

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The Recovery Atheist
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Del Bacon
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Religion & Spirituality
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Battling Isolation in Recovery: Insights from The Recovery Atheist

The effects of isolation can become even more pronounced if you experience it in total darkness, causing both physical and psychological side effects.
Feeling alone on your recovery journey? You're not alone. In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Recovery Atheist', host Del Bacon tackles the often-overlooked issue of isolation in recovery. Broadcasting from the TRA Entertainment Studios, Del shares his own struggles with loneliness and how it impacted his mental health. He digs into the scientific side too, revealing how isolation can lead to serious health risks like brain shrinkage, dementia, and stroke. But it's not all doom and gloom.
Del offers practical tips to combat these negative effects, such as incorporating regular exercise, sticking to medication plans, and finding alternative support systems. This episode is more than just a lecture; it's a heartfelt conversation about the importance of community and the power of accepting help from others.
Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for a while, Del's candid reflections and practical advice will leave you feeling less alone and more empowered to tackle isolation head-on.