Dr. Jacques de Broekert

Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard

Dr. Jacques de Broekert

  • Special Guest: Scott Joins In Again

Special Guest: Scott Joins In Again

Thursday 10th February 2022

Scott joins Dr. Jacques de Broekert to discuss overcoming addiction through self-care, surrender, and compassionate support in this episode.
30 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Transformative
Engaging

About this podcast

Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard
Author:
Dr. Jacques de Broekert
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Scott's Journey: From Relapse to Resilience in Recovery

Stop fighting, yeah, no surrender, yeah, that way you can get strong. And then, if you surrender, what do you get? So I want to talk to you about that, because I think that's a really important uh thing.
What does it take to stay on the path of recovery in a world that often glorifies self-promotion and bravado? In this episode of 'Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard', Dr. Jacques de Broekert sits down with Scott, a seasoned voice in the recovery community, to tackle this very question. Scott, who has weathered the storms of addiction and come out stronger, shares his deeply personal story and the hard-earned wisdom he's gathered along the way.
The conversation dives into the nitty-gritty of staying sober, highlighting the crucial roles of positive self-talk, self-care, and the often misunderstood concept of surrender. Scott passionately argues that true strength comes from knowing when to let go, cautioning against the pitfalls of arrogance and bullying behaviors that can stifle personal growth. Dr. Jacques and Scott also explore the significant impact of trauma on addiction and recovery, emphasizing the need for a compassionate, non-judgmental support system.
This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice and heartfelt insights for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone on their recovery journey. Tune in to gain valuable tools and perspectives that can help pave the way to a fulfilling life in sobriety.