Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Rehab is Unironically Fun
Rehab is Unironically Fun
Rehab is Unironically Fun
Thursday 15th September 2022
Jalen's story at Guiding Light Recovery reveals how rehab can be both effective and enjoyable. Discover a fresh take on sobriety in this episode.
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Recovery Reimagined
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Finding Joy in Recovery: Jalen's Journey at Guiding Light
The fact that I'm like, oh, I have a car that I paid for, and you know I pay bills.
What if rehab could actually be fun? In this episode of 'Casting Light', we meet Jalen, a 22-year-old who's about to complete his time at Guiding Light Recovery. This isn't your typical rehab story. Jalen shares his unique experiences in the 4-month inpatient program that comes at no financial cost to its participants. He talks about the unexpected joy and camaraderie he found while in recovery, turning the often grim process into something uplifting and, dare we say, fun.
Guiding Light life coaches Dan and Debbie dive into the nuts and bolts of what makes this program different. Debbie, who is both Jalen's life coach and someone with her own recovery story from an eating disorder, provides a heartfelt look into her role in her clients' lives. Doug, Jalen's sponsor, adds a humorous twist by recounting a silly mistake he made due to his 'artistic insecurities'.
The episode doesn't shy away from tough topics like self-harm but also emphasizes the importance of finding joy and laughter in recovery. It challenges the traditional methods of substance abuse treatment by highlighting the significance of creating a life worth staying clean for. If you're curious about how recovery can be both effective and enjoyable, this episode offers a fresh and inspiring perspective.