Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Guy Brenan, Sandy Valentine, Phil Valentine)
Still A Good Coach
Still A Good Coach
Still A Good Coach
Tuesday 2nd March 2021
Guy Brenan recounts his journey from addiction to recovery coaching, highlighting community support, structured programs, and the role of recovery coaches.
57 minutes
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
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Get the buttons here!Guy Brenan: Navigating the Path from Addiction to Recovery Coaching
I know you feel things very deeply, and that's a gift and it's a curse as well, right, it's both hand, like you were just talking about working in the emergency department, but I like that you feel deeply and I like that you tear up just talking with us or thinking about your wife or your sons or what they're going through.
What does it take to transform a life riddled with addiction into one of purpose and service? Guy Brenan's story answers this question in a deeply personal and insightful way. In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', Guy, an emergency department recovery coach, opens up about his tumultuous journey. He reflects on how addiction crept into his life gradually, often without him realizing the full extent of its grip.
Guy's narrative is a tapestry of love, responsibility, and redemption, illustrating how addiction can distort both personal and public lives. His story also highlights the stark contrast between how we present ourselves to the world and the hidden battles we fight within. With candor, Guy discusses the role of community and family in recovery, stressing the importance of honesty, even when dealing with law enforcement.
He talks about the grace needed to navigate recovery and the benefits of structured programs that provide a roadmap to healing. Moreover, Guy sheds light on the critical role of emergency department recovery coaches, who often serve as lifelines for those at their most vulnerable moments. This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is not just about overcoming addiction but also about building a supportive community and finding one's purpose in helping others.