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  • Taking Back Our Power of Choice

Taking Back Our Power of Choice

Tuesday 23rd April 2024

Join Michael Marcum as he shares his journey from substance misuse to redemption through SMART Recovery. An inspiring tale of resilience and hope.
50 minutes
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SMART Recovery® Podcast
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From Battlefields to Breakthroughs: Michael Marcum's Path to Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Explore Michael Marcum's journey from addiction to recovery with SMART Recovery
  • Gain insights into the power of self-management in overcoming substance misuse
  • Discover the role of psychotherapy and medication-assisted therapy in recovery
  • Learn about the transformative tools available through SMART Recovery
  • Find inspiration and hope in Michael's story of resilience and redemption
Your situation isn't hopeless. We possess the ability to change, and there are tools available to guide us in our recovery journey.
Imagine swapping battlefields for therapy rooms. That's exactly what Michael Marcum, a former Army sniper turned licensed professional counselor, did in his quest to overcome substance misuse. In this episode of the SMART Recovery® Podcast, Michael lays bare his life story, detailing his struggles with addiction and his relentless pursuit of a better life. From small-town beginnings to big-city heroin use, Michael's journey is a rollercoaster of despair and hope.
He opens up about the dark times, including multiple stints in rehab and his desperate attempts to outrun his demons by changing countries and careers. But it's not all doom and gloom. Michael found a lifeline in SMART Recovery, a program that finally gave him the practical tools and forward-thinking approach he needed to reclaim his life. He shares how the principles of self-empowerment, psychotherapy, and medication-assisted therapy helped him turn his life around.
Whether you're grappling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Michael's story offers a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of resilience.