Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Tim Walsh, Phil Valentine, Sandy Valentine)
Recovery As Adventure
Recovery As Adventure
Recovery As Adventure
Tuesday 11th May 2021
Tim Walsh discusses his journey from addiction to recovery through nature and adventure on 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'.
98 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
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Author:
Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Tim Walsh's Wilderness Path to Recovery: Nature, Adventure, and Healing
Adventure is not about the activity, but about the experience. It's not about the outcome, but about the journey.
Imagine turning your life around by embracing the great outdoors. That's exactly what Tim Walsh did, and he shares his incredible journey on this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'. Tim, the founder of Adventure Recovery, opens up about how a tragic family event led him down a path of substance use, rebellion, and anger. His story takes a transformative turn when he discovers recovery, nearly three decades ago, and finds solace in nature.
Tim's journey is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding peace and purpose through wilderness therapy and outdoor adventures like snowboarding and kayaking. He highlights how nature became his sanctuary and a powerful tool for healing. This episode dives into the concept of multiple pathways to recovery, emphasizing that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. Tim's experiences underscore the importance of finding your unique path to healing, whether it's through traditional methods or more unconventional ones like adventure therapy.
The conversation also touches on how recovery can address broader societal issues, offering hope and solutions beyond personal healing. If you're curious about how the natural world can play a role in recovery or looking for inspiration to find your own path, this episode is a must-listen.