Carl Erik Fisher
Carl Erik Fisher
Taking Ownership of Your Recovery Journey, with Dr. Ray Baker
Taking Ownership of Your Recovery Journey, with Dr. Ray Baker
Taking Ownership of Your Recovery Journey, with Dr. Ray Baker
Thursday 1st February 2024
Join Dr. Ray Baker on 'Flourishing After Addiction' as he discusses holistic recovery, personal insights, and essential resources for well-being.
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Author:
Carl Erik Fisher
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Explore the significance of recovery capital and holistic approaches in addiction recovery
- Gain insights into values, autonomy, and the role of exercise in the recovery journey
- Learn about Dr. Baker's experiences as an atheist in recovery and his views on psychedelics in treatment
- Discover the importance of long-term recovery processes and overarching frameworks for sustainable well-being
- Understand the parallel aspects of recovery from addiction, psychiatric disorders, and lifestyle diseases
Recovery is recovery, whether it's from psychiatric, addictive, or other lifestyle diseases where we can influence the outcome.
Dr. Ray Baker brings a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to this episode of 'Flourishing After Addiction'. As an esteemed leader in addiction medicine and someone who has walked the path of long-term recovery, Dr. Baker offers a unique blend of professional insight and personal reflection. Carl Erik Fisher, the host, engages Dr. Baker in a conversation that ranges from the nuts and bolts of recovery to the more nuanced aspects of maintaining well-being over time. Dr.
Baker emphasizes the importance of 'recovery capital', a concept that includes both internal and external resources crucial for recovery. He breaks down how these elements can help individuals plan their recovery journeys with greater autonomy and agency. You'll hear about his personal journey, the power of self-disclosure, and even a life-saving piece of advice he received along the way.
This episode also tackles broader topics like the role of exercise, values in recovery, and even the use of psychedelics and antidepressants in treatment. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just interested in the complexities of addiction, this episode offers a treasure trove of insights.