Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera

Recovery Matters! Podcast

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  • Psychedelic-Assisted Recovery | Mark Guckel | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 99

Psychedelic-Assisted Recovery | Mark Guckel | Recovery Matters Podcast Ep. 99

Tuesday 6th December 2022

Mark Guckel shares his journey of overcoming addiction with psychedelic medicines, tackling stigma, and the importance of trauma in recovery.
52 minutes
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Recovery Matters! Podcast
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Mark Guckel's Journey: Psychedelics in Addiction Recovery

The main reason why people use is due to trauma and due to these issues in development that many of us have and that we don't know what to do, and because we come in as these broken human beings, we're trying to medicate.
Ever wondered how unconventional methods like psychedelics can play a role in addiction recovery? In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Mark Guckel, a recovery coach, paralegal, and educator, opens up about his unique path to overcoming a treatment-resistant addiction. Mark's story is a blend of personal struggle and professional insight, offering a fresh perspective on the healing potential of psychedelic medicines.
He dives into the stigma surrounding these substances within the recovery community and shares how he founded EntheoRecovery Solutions to bridge this gap. With years of experience in peer support and consulting with entheogenic churches, Mark emphasizes the need to address trauma and developmental issues as part of comprehensive addiction treatment. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about alternative recovery methods or seeking new ways to support their own journey or that of a loved one.
Tune in to hear Mark's compelling narrative and discover how psychedelics might just be the key to unlocking new pathways to recovery.