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
Travel writer Brad Wetzler shares his journey through addiction, misdiagnosis, and recovery with Luke Worsfold on 'Inside Addiction'.
49 minutes
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Episode Overview
- The impact of growing up in an addictive household.
- The consequences of being misdiagnosed with bipolar disorder.
- The effects of various psychiatric medications on daily life.
- The role of yoga, therapy, and community in recovery.
- The importance of questioning medical diagnoses and treatment plans.
I was there for about five minutes. And eventually, another boat slammed into me.
Ever wondered how someone can turn their life around after years of battling addiction and misdiagnosis? In this episode of 'Inside Addiction', host Luke Worsfold chats with Brad Wetzler, a travel writer and memoir coach, about his intense journey through addiction, trauma, and the maze of psychiatric medications. Brad opens up about growing up in a household affected by addiction and his misdiagnosis with bipolar disorder, which led to a heavy regimen of psychiatric drugs.
He describes how these medications left him feeling like a 'walking zombie' and how he ultimately found his way back to life through yoga, therapy, and community support. Brad's story is one of resilience and the importance of questioning medical authority. He emphasises the need for proper diagnosis and treatment plans while sharing how he now helps others write their own stories. This episode dives deep into the dangers of unchecked authority in psychiatry and the power of self-belief.
If you're looking for a story of hope and recovery, this one's for you. Stay tuned to learn how Brad turned his life around and how you can find your path to healing.