Dr. Jacques de Broekert

Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard

Dr. Jacques de Broekert

  • Make Your Recovery As Visible As Your Addiction

Make Your Recovery As Visible As Your Addiction

Thursday 7th September 2023

Dr. Jacques DeBruyckert discusses why recovery should be as visible as addiction and offers advice on embracing sobriety openly in 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard'.
28 minutes
Empowering
Informative
Supportive
Transformative
Hopeful

About this podcast

Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard
Author:
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Shining a Light on Recovery: Embracing Visibility in Sobriety

Episode Overview

  • Navigating the challenge of making recovery visible in contrast to the visibility of addiction
  • Addressing the misconceptions and difficulties surrounding the external perception of recovery
  • Insights and advice for individuals in recovery and their loved ones
  • Building a comprehensive recovery program, from therapy to peer support and professional guidance
  • Encouraging pride in one's recovery journey and addressing the emotional struggles it entails
Share your recovery just like you shared your addiction. Be proud of the work you're doing. It's hard. It's life-changing. It's challenging. It's intrusive. But you should be proud of that work and not upset about the fact that you're being questioned about your own recovery.
Why is it that we often feel the need to hide our recovery when our addiction was so out in the open? In this thought-provoking episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques DeBruyckert tackles this very question head-on. With his characteristic blend of clinical expertise and heartfelt empathy, Dr. Jacques invites listeners to rethink how they approach the visibility of their recovery journey.
He explores the common misconceptions and societal pressures that make many want to keep their recovery in the shadows, despite their addiction being so public. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Dr. Jacques offers practical advice on how to embrace and celebrate recovery openly. This episode is a must-listen for anyone in recovery, as well as their friends and family, providing valuable perspectives on building a supportive and transparent recovery environment.
Whether you're navigating your own path to sobriety or supporting someone who is, you'll find Dr. Jacques' insights both enlightening and empowering.
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