POP Buchanan
POP Buchanan
‘The Way Back’: Film Review Pain and Addiction!
‘The Way Back’: Film Review Pain and Addiction!
‘The Way Back’: Film Review Pain and Addiction!
Sunday 8th March 2020
POP Buchanan reviews 'The Way Back', reflecting on pain, addiction, and recovery. Tune in for insights and practical tools for sobriety.
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Get the buttons here!Finding Strength in Pain: A Film Review of 'The Way Back'
We are all healing from something. We're all dealing with something. Remember the fundamental parts of our mental health episodes that we covered.
Ever felt like you're drowning in pain and can't find a way out? POP Buchanan, host of the 'Sober is Dope' podcast, knows that feeling all too well. In this episode, he dives into the Ben Affleck movie 'The Way Back', offering a fresh perspective on pain, loss, and the road to recovery. Buchanan, a recovering alcoholic with a decade of sobriety, shares how the film resonated with his own journey and offers valuable insights for anyone grappling with addiction.
'In 'The Way Back', Affleck plays a former basketball star who hits rock bottom after losing his family to addiction. As he attempts to rebuild his life by coaching a high school basketball team, the film highlights the raw emotions and struggles many addicts face. Buchanan emphasizes how reframing painful experiences can be a crucial step in the healing process. He believes that acknowledging and addressing underlying pain points is essential for recovery. Buchanan's reflections are deeply personal and relatable.
He discusses the importance of not letting pain fester and urges listeners to confront their demons head-on. By sharing his own story and the practical spiritual tools that have helped him, Buchanan provides a beacon of hope for those on their own recovery journey. Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a compassionate and insightful look at the power of reframing pain.
Tune in to 'Sober is Dope' for an honest conversation about the challenges and triumphs of sobriety, inspired by 'The Way Back'.