Luke Worsfold
Luke Worsfold
Overcoming Medication Dependency with Brad Wetzler
Overcoming Medication Dependency with Brad Wetzler
Overcoming Medication Dependency with Brad Wetzler
Friday 24th January 2025
Brad Wetzler discusses his journey through addiction, trauma, and misdiagnosis, offering insights on recovery and the importance of questioning treatment plans.
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Luke Worsfold
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Growing up in a household affected by alcoholism.
- Experiencing a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder.
- The negative effects of heavy psychiatric medication.
- Reclaiming life through yoga, therapy, and community.
- The importance of questioning psychiatric diagnoses and treatment plans.
'I felt like all these diagnoses were minimising, but this guy was an incredible man and psychiatrist.'
In this episode of 'Inside Addiction', host Luke Worsfold sits down with Brad Wetzler, a travel writer and memoir coach, to discuss his incredible journey through addiction, trauma, and the challenges of misdiagnosis. Growing up in a household affected by alcoholism, Brad shares the profound impact it had on his life, including the denial that surrounded his father's drinking problem.
He opens up about a misdiagnosis of bipolar disorder that led to years of heavy medication, leaving him feeling like a 'walking zombie'. Brad's story is one of resilience and self-discovery, highlighting how he reclaimed his life through yoga, therapy, and the support of a community. The conversation sheds light on the dangers of unchecked authority in psychiatry and the importance of questioning diagnoses and treatment plans.
Brad's journey from despair to hope is a testament to the power of self-belief and the transformative impact of holistic healing practices. Whether you're dealing with addiction or supporting someone who is, Brad's story offers valuable insights and practical advice. Tune in to hear about his path to recovery and how he's helping others write their own stories.