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"Stigma" Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 4 - 11/26/2019
"Stigma" Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 4 - 11/26/2019
"Stigma" Recovery Speakers Podcast Episode 4 - 11/26/2019
Wednesday 27th November 2019
Listen to Clancy I's 1983 talk on the Recovery Speakers Podcast, where he redefines alcoholism as a perception issue. Tune in for fresh insights.
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Get the buttons here!Shattering Misconceptions: Clancy I on Alcoholism as a Perception Issue
And so I want to, for a couple minutes this morning, discuss, by an odd coincidence, the title of my talk. Don't drink, but this is not an alcohol problem.
Ever felt like the world just doesn't get what you're going through with addiction? In this episode of the Recovery Speakers Podcast, you'll hear from Clancy I, a longtime sober AA member, who shares his eye-opening 1983 talk, 'Disease of Perception'. Clancy dives into the often misunderstood nature of alcoholism, arguing that it's not a moral failing but a disease of perception.
He sheds light on how negative emotions and comparative thinking can make us feel isolated and unique in our struggles. But guess what? We're all in this together. Clancy's reflections and personal stories reveal that while everyone's journey with addiction is different, the core challenges are shared by many. This episode isn't just for those battling addiction; it's for anyone wanting to understand it better. Tune in for a refreshing perspective that could change how you view alcoholism and addiction.