Recovery First Podcast
Recovery First Podcast
The #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd "Relationships & Recovery"
The #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd "Relationships & Recovery"
The #RecoveryFirst Podcast with Mike Todd "Relationships & Recovery"
Thursday 9th September 2021
Mike Todd shares his journey through addiction and recovery, highlighting the importance of relationships, recovery housing, and advocacy.
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Building Bonds: Mike Todd on Relationships and Recovery
I struggled for Years with this and I would go from relationship to relationship and it would always end. Here I go again: another failed relationship, heartbroken, all that stuff. My First Year is to take A Year and do nothing but go to meetings.
Ever wondered how relationships can survive and even thrive during recovery? In this episode of the 'Recovery First Addiction Recovery Podcast', Mike Todd opens up about his personal journey through addiction and the crucial role relationships played in his path to sobriety. Struggling with substance use disorder, Todd found himself in a cycle of broken relationships, each one ending in heartbreak.
Determined to break the pattern, he dedicated his first year of recovery to attending meetings, practicing meditation, and working the steps with a sponsor. His story is a testament to the power of commitment and self-discovery in rebuilding one's life. But it doesn't stop there. Todd also sheds light on the importance of recovery housing and advocacy work.
Through initiatives like the Recovery Advocacy Project, he and his team have secured grants and funding for naloxone distribution in recovery housing, providing a lifeline for those battling addiction. This episode is not just about personal growth; it's about community support and making a tangible difference in the lives of others. If you're looking for inspiration and practical advice on nurturing relationships while navigating recovery, this episode is a must-listen.