Dora Gosselin
Dora Gosselin
The Drinking And Drugging Phase
The Drinking And Drugging Phase
The Drinking And Drugging Phase
Tuesday 18th January 2022
Dora Gosselin chats with Tim Lodgen about his path from addiction to recovery, mental health challenges, and the transformative power of community.
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49 minutes
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Transformative
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Dora Gosselin
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Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Tim Lodgen's Path from Addiction to Recovery: A Soberoso Story
Now that you're walking the path of recovery, which means that we're always growing and learning. And my emotions are not like a roller coaster. It's a new perspective on how to look at things...
What happens when youthful experimentation spirals into a full-blown addiction? In this episode of Soberoso, host Dora Gosselin sits down with Tim Lodgen, who shares his compelling journey from high school athlete to battling substance abuse and mental health issues. Tim recounts how a seemingly innocent decision to try marijuana during his senior year led him down a dark path of drinking and drugging.
He opens up about using substances to numb his emotions and the personal stigma he faced while self-medicating. Despite these struggles, Tim's story takes a hopeful turn as he describes his experiences in rehab and the life-changing impact of the 12-step program. He talks about learning to manage his bipolar disorder and PTSD, and how these tools helped him rebuild relationships with his family and support others in their recovery.
This episode is a raw, honest look at the stages of addiction and the power of community and self-care in overcoming it. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Tim's story offers valuable insights and hope.