Max Liles
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Not Your Average IV User Episode 17 - Missy Burgess
Not Your Average IV User Episode 17 - Missy Burgess
Not Your Average IV User Episode 17 - Missy Burgess
Thursday 7th July 2022
Listen to Missy Burgess discuss her journey from childhood in AA, battling addiction, to finding long-term recovery on 'Not Your Average IV User'.
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42 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Encouraging
Raw
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Missy Burgess: A Journey from Addiction to Healing and Hope
I think it's separating, you know, treatment from recovery.
Imagine growing up with the Serenity Prayer ingrained in your memory by the age of six. That’s the early life of Missy Burgess, who shares her compelling story on this episode of 'Not Your Average IV User'. Hosted by Max Liles, this episode takes you through Missy's unique journey from her childhood in AA to battling a substance use disorder and eventually finding long-term recovery.
Missy candidly talks about her struggle with addiction, including the harrowing days of modifying MRI results during the peak of pain clinics. She describes how easy it once was to have substances delivered to your door with just a phone call and fifty dollars. Her story is not just about addiction but also about the strength it took to pull herself out of that dark place.
The conversation doesn't shy away from the tough topics, like the dangers of benzodiazepine and alcohol withdrawal. Missy also emphasizes the critical difference between treatment and recovery, highlighting how they require distinct approaches. She opens up about the role her family played in supporting her through the most challenging times, helping her conquer fear and fatigue to stay on the path of recovery.
If you're looking for a raw, heartfelt narrative that offers both inspiration and a real look at the complexities of addiction and recovery, Missy's story is one you won't want to miss. Tune in to hear how she turned her life around and what keeps her grounded in her ongoing journey towards healing.