Jonathan Sylvester
Jonathan Sylvester
Spiritual Adrenaline with Tom Shanahan
Spiritual Adrenaline with Tom Shanahan
Spiritual Adrenaline with Tom Shanahan
Monday 25th May 2020
Tom Shanahan discusses the role of health and fitness in addiction recovery with Jonathan Sylvester on Sober Nation FM.
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Fueling Recovery: Tom Shanahan on Health, Fitness, and Sobriety
The lifestyle changes need to be made, we're recovering from a lot more than just substances, the substance was trying to cover up the poor lifestyle choices.
Ever thought about how health and fitness can play a crucial role in addiction recovery? Tom Shanahan, a former trial attorney who battled substance abuse, shares his journey and insights in this episode of 'Sober Nation FM'. After his own struggles landed him in treatment, Tom discovered the 12-Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous and quickly realized that sobriety was about more than just quitting substances. It was about making fundamental lifestyle changes.
This epiphany led him to write 'Spiritual Adrenaline: A Lifestyle Plan to Nourish and Strengthen Your Recovery'. Tom’s book is a guide that intertwines the 12 Steps with health and fitness, emphasizing how nutrition and physical activity can bolster recovery. He argues that substance abuse often masks poor lifestyle choices, and by addressing these choices, individuals can not only stay sober but thrive.
The conversation with Jonathan Sylvester touches on various aspects of this holistic approach to recovery, including the benefits of quitting smoking, the importance of taking small steps, the supportive role of sponsors, and inspiring success stories. Listeners will find practical advice and motivational stories that underline the transformative power of integrating health and fitness into the recovery journey.
Whether you’re in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights into how lifestyle changes can fuel long-term sobriety and well-being.