THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
THEUDRCAST: E-155 Mari Mac | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
THEUDRCAST: E-155 Mari Mac | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
THEUDRCAST: E-155 Mari Mac | Experience, Strength, and Hope | Addiction
Thursday 26th September 2024
Mari Mac shares her powerful story of overcoming addiction, abuse, and loss. A raw conversation filled with hope, resilience, and the importance of community.
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96 minutes
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Raw
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Supportive
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THUDRCAST - UNCOVER - DISCOVER - RECOVER (Taking ACTION towards your best self)
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Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
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Episode Overview
- Mari Mac shares her harrowing childhood experiences and how they shaped her path to addiction.
- The episode explores the concept of spiritual sickness and its role in self-destructive behaviours.
- Mari discusses the impact of family dynamics on her life and recovery journey.
- The tragic loss of Mari's daughter highlights the devastating effects of addiction.
- Mari's advocacy work emphasises the importance of awareness, education, and community support.
People don't come back from what's happened to me. I believe you can heal and help others do the same.
In this episode of THEUDRCAST, Bill Ward sits down with Mari Mac to share a powerful and raw conversation about addiction, recovery, and hope. Mari opens up about her turbulent childhood, marked by severe abuse, neglect, and early exposure to alcohol and drugs. Her story is one of resilience, showing how she managed to overcome her past and find a path to recovery.
Mari's journey is filled with heart-wrenching moments, but also moments of strength and healing that will resonate deeply with anyone who has faced similar struggles. Bill and Mari discuss the impact of spiritual sickness on self-destructive behaviours, covering everything from alcoholism and drug addiction to anger and relationship issues. They explore how understanding one's past and the environment they grew up in can be crucial for recovery.
Mari's candid reflections on her family dynamics, including her father's violent behaviour and her mother's neglect, provide a stark backdrop to her eventual path to sobriety. The episode doesn't shy away from difficult topics, including the tragic loss of Mari's daughter to an overdose. This poignant segment underscores the devastating effects of addiction on families and the importance of awareness and education.
Mari's advocacy for recovery and her message of hope are inspiring, making this episode a must-listen for anyone affected by addiction or looking for a story of triumph over adversity. You'll find yourself moved by Mari's honesty and courage as she talks about finding solace in recovery and the importance of community support. Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and a reminder that change is possible.
Tune in to hear Mari Mac's incredible journey and discover why her story is a beacon of hope for so many.