Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
Damon Frank
Recovery This Week Sep 13th, 2024: Is the Recovery Journey as We Knew It Over? What’s Next!
Recovery This Week Sep 13th, 2024: Is the Recovery Journey as We Knew It Over? What’s Next!
Recovery This Week Sep 13th, 2024: Is the Recovery Journey as We Knew It Over? What’s Next!
Friday 13th September 2024
Damon Frank and Kevin O'Malley discuss the evolving landscape of recovery, from 12-step programs to virtual meetings and alternative therapies.
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Damon Frank & Kristina Dennis
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Episode Overview
- The landscape of recovery has changed dramatically post-COVID.
- Virtual meetings have become a new norm, raising questions about their effectiveness.
- 'Sober curious' individuals are challenging traditional notions of hitting rock bottom.
- Maintaining a spiritual connection remains crucial in long-term sobriety.
- Alternative therapies like ketamine are gaining traction but come with their own set of challenges.
How do you maintain that sense of a spiritual connection? It's the heart of AA.
In this episode of The Recovered Life Show, hosts Damon Frank and special guest Kevin O'Malley tackle the ever-evolving landscape of recovery. They ponder whether the traditional 12-step approach is still relevant in today's fast-paced, post-COVID world. Both seasoned veterans of sobriety, Damon and Kevin share their reflections on how recovery has changed from the days of in-person meetings to the new norm of Zoom calls.
They discuss the rise of 'sober curious' individuals and alternative therapies like ketamine treatment, and how these trends are shaking up the recovery community. With over 30 years of sobriety each, Damon and Kevin bring a wealth of experience to the table, questioning if hitting rock bottom is still a necessary part of the journey. They also delve into the importance of maintaining a spiritual connection, a cornerstone of AA, and how this has been impacted by virtual meetings.
Kevin shares personal anecdotes about his own recovery journey and the challenges he faces in staying spiritually connected. The episode is filled with heartfelt discussions, light-hearted banter, and valuable insights that make it a must-listen for anyone navigating their own path to sobriety. Whether you're new to recovery or have been sober for decades, this episode offers a fresh perspective on what it means to live a recovered life in today's world.