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The “Path” to Sobriety Featuring Derek Bylsma on the Show: Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable
The “Path” to Sobriety Featuring Derek Bylsma on the Show: Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable
The “Path” to Sobriety Featuring Derek Bylsma on the Show: Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable
Thursday 2nd January 2025
Derek Bylsma shares his 20-year journey of sobriety, emphasising there's no single path to recovery. Tune in for heartfelt advice and inspiration.
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Get the buttons here!Derek Bylsma: Navigating the Journey to Sobriety
Episode Overview
- Recovery is a gradual journey with decreasing challenges over time.
- There's no single 'right way' to achieve sobriety.
- True recovery involves more than just abstinence.
- Personalised approaches to sobriety are crucial.
- Support systems, including therapy and 12-step programmes, play a vital role.
Recovery is like a pie chart - the challenges and triggers gradually decrease over time.
In this episode of Raw, Authentic & Vulnerable, Jacob Newton sits down with Derek Bylsma, a mental health counselor and co-owner of Millennium Counseling Center. With 20 years of sobriety under his belt, Derek shares his journey and the wisdom he's gained along the way. He likens recovery to a pie chart where the challenges and triggers gradually diminish over time.
Derek emphasises that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to sobriety - what works for one person might not work for another. He discusses the importance of finding a personal path to recovery, whether it's through 12-step programmes, therapy, or other means. Derek also touches on the distinction between abstinence and recovery, stressing that true recovery involves more than just giving up substances; it’s about becoming the best version of oneself.
His reflections are candid and heartfelt, offering hope and practical advice to those on their own recovery journeys. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is.