Brett Lovins
Brett Lovins
Keri Clark - Professional Psychologist & Childhood Friend Discussing Our Recovery Journeys
Keri Clark - Professional Psychologist & Childhood Friend Discussing Our Recovery Journeys
Keri Clark - Professional Psychologist & Childhood Friend Discussing Our Recovery Journeys
Wednesday 31st July 2024
Brett Lovins and childhood friend Keri Clark share their wild past and recovery journeys, offering raw insights into addiction and mental health.
51 minutes
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Brett Lovins
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Reconnecting with Recovery: Brett Lovins & Keri Clark’s Journey
Episode Overview
- Reconnecting with childhood friends can offer unique perspectives on recovery.
- Keri Clark shares clever tactics he used to hide his drinking problem at work.
- The episode highlights the close relationship between mental health and addiction.
- Keri advocates for making the recovery tent as inclusive as possible.
- The importance of community and social support in achieving sobriety.
Let's make the recovery tent as big as possible so everybody can find a spot in it
Ever wondered what it’s like to reconnect with a childhood friend and share your recovery journeys? Brett Lovins does just that with his old mate, Keri Clark, in this episode of Addiction & Recovery Conversations. Brett and Keri dive into their wild teenage years, the different paths they took post-high school, and how they both found their way to sobriety.
Keri, now a professional psychologist, shares his candid experiences with substance use disorder and the clever tactics he used to hide his drinking problem at work. From meticulous wardrobe choices to strategic sick days, Keri's stories are both sobering and enlightening. Brett and Keri also discuss the intersection of mental health and addiction, highlighting how these issues often go hand-in-hand. Keri’s pragmatic approach to recovery, focusing on making the recovery tent as big as possible, offers a refreshing perspective.
They touch on the importance of community and social support in recovery, emphasising that no one gets sober on a winning streak. Keri’s journey is filled with relatable moments, like the struggle of admitting you have a problem and the realisation that abstinence might be the safest route. His reflections on trying to moderate his drinking and the eventual acceptance of his condition are sure to resonate with anyone on a similar path.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking for honest, raw conversations about addiction and recovery. Brett and Keri’s camaraderie and shared history add a unique depth to their discussion, making it both engaging and insightful. So, if you’re seeking an authentic look at recovery journeys from two friends who’ve been through it all, this episode is for you.