Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
SHAIR 183: The Record Collector with Shane Watson
SHAIR 183: The Record Collector with Shane Watson
SHAIR 183: The Record Collector with Shane Watson
Tuesday 14th August 2018
Shane Watson's journey from addiction to recovery is a tale of hope and transformation. Hear his story on The Recovery Revolution Podcast.
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117 minutes
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Omar Pinto
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Shane Watson: From Addiction to Advocacy and Beyond
I'm never going to have anything resembling a normal life. If you had told me I was going to have my marriage restored and have a beautiful little girl and be working my dream career where I felt man, I found my calling.
Shane Watson's story is nothing short of remarkable. A writer, YouTuber, and prevention specialist, Shane's journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for many is both gripping and inspiring. In this episode of The Recovery Revolution Podcast, Shane opens up about his battle with alcohol, cocaine, methamphetamines, and heroin. Once a felon, he's now clean, sober, and dedicated to helping others avoid the path he once walked.
Through his work with Not My Kid, a nonprofit organization, Shane speaks to kids and adults about substance use, unhealthy relationships, depression, self-injury, bullying, and suicide. His blog, The Silver Ladder, is a testament to his resilience and the transformative power of recovery. Shane's story underscores the importance of interventions in addiction recovery. He recounts how a surprise intervention by his family led him to rehab, an experience that changed his life.
While interventions can feel like ambushes, Shane believes they are crucial in helping addicts see the impact of their behavior on loved ones. His journey also highlights the power of effective communication in rebuilding self-respect and trust. Shane emphasizes gratitude and maintaining spiritual well-being as key components of his recovery. His experience shows that recovery can lead to profound personal and professional transformation. Today, Shane is living his dream career, using his past to educate and prevent future substance abuse.
His message is clear: no matter how hopeless it seems, recovery is possible. Shane's story is a powerful reminder that with perseverance and support, anyone can turn their life around.