The Alan Charles Show (22) Explaining your battle with Addiction as you Rebuild your Life
The Alan Charles Show (22) Explaining your battle with Addiction as you Rebuild your Life

The Alan Charles Show

On today's show, Alan talks about making amends with your kids. Explaining your battle with addiction as you rebuild your life.

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58:00•18 Mar 2019

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The Alan Charles Show

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Take off that mask and take on your addiction! Alan Charles, author and keynote speaker on drug abuse and prevention, brings hope to the hopeless as he shares his unbelievable luck at surviving a 24-year addiction to cocaine. Alan’s raw honesty and courageous heart breaks the stigma of addiction and offers a unique perspective into the mind of an addict. Join him each week as he guides his listeners toward a transformational mindset on his LIVE radio broadcast, The Alan Charles Show! The opioid epidemic has reached crisis levels, and with so many families affected by addiction, opioid-related drug overdoses and death, the time is NOW to have a real, constructive conversation about addiction that can lead to better prevention, treatment and recovery services. Alan Charles sheds light on a dark world and brings his listeners to a true understanding of the grip of addiction. It is only with this understanding that we can begin to heal. Alan Charles is a recovering addict and author of Walking Out The Other Side, a riveting account of his journey from the throes of addiction to the miracle of sobriety. He speaks openly about his ordeal to a wide spectrum of audiences to bring his message of hope and healing. As a former professional baseball player and former harness racing driver and trainer, Alan has proven himself to be a unique and ambitious individual who goes after his dreams. But as the father of two beautiful daughters, Alan’s most important dream–sobriety–has finally come true, and he’s passionate about showing others how to achieve this dream as well. To learn more about Alan Charles, or to book a speaking engagement, please visit: Walking Out The Other Side

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Rebuilding Life: Alan Charles on Addiction, Amends, and Family

“For somebody to actually get better, we're all miracles out there. If you have survived this disease of addiction and you can say that you are working a program or you're praying to your god or your religion or whatever way, you're better. If you can do this, you're doing it One Day at a time, because that's what we have to deal with and people have to see you turn your life around.”

Ever wondered how to explain your battle with addiction to your children? In this heartfelt episode of The Alan Charles Show, Alan dives into the complex journey of making amends and rebuilding life after a 24-year struggle with cocaine. Alan, an author and keynote speaker, brings his raw honesty to the forefront, breaking down the stigma surrounding addiction. He emphasizes the importance of patience, learning from past mistakes, and taking responsibility for one's actions.

The episode is a blend of personal anecdotes and practical advice, aimed at anyone navigating the rough waters of recovery. Alan also touches on the significance of building a loving relationship with your children during this transformative period. If you're looking for a candid and inspiring take on overcoming addiction and mending broken bonds, this episode is a must-listen.

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