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  • Total Transformation: Healing Beyond Addiction, Podcast EP 123

Total Transformation: Healing Beyond Addiction, Podcast EP 123

Tuesday 24th September 2024

Heather L'Huillier shares her powerful journey from addiction to recovery and how Gulf Breeze Recovery's innovative approach offers hope and healing.
45 minutes
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Beyond Addiction, Future of Addiction Treatment Today!
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Gulf Breeze Recovery
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Total Transformation: Healing Beyond Addiction

Episode Overview

  • Heather L'Huillier shares her 27-year battle with addiction and recovery.
  • Gulf Breeze Recovery uses a non-12-step approach focusing on individual therapy.
  • The importance of addressing root causes like childhood trauma in recovery.
  • Medical detox at Gulf Breeze provides a safe, restful environment.
  • Family involvement is crucial in the recovery process.
I'm not an addict, you know. I had a period in life where I turned to things that numbed me or medicated me. And, you know, then it didn't work anymore.
Ever wondered what it truly takes to transform a life gripped by addiction? This episode of 'Beyond Addiction, Future of Addiction Treatment Today!' brings you an intimate conversation with Heather L'Huillier, the admissions director at Gulf Breeze Recovery. Heather's story is nothing short of remarkable. From starting substance use at the tender age of 12 to overcoming a 27-year battle with addiction, her journey is both heart-wrenching and inspiring.
She shares candidly about her struggles, the failures she faced with traditional 12-step programs, and how finding Gulf Breeze Recovery changed her life. Heather dives deep into her personal experience with addiction and recovery, highlighting the innovative methods used at Gulf Breeze Recovery. Unlike many traditional treatment centres, Gulf Breeze offers a non-12-step approach that focuses on individual therapy and addressing the root causes of addiction.
Heather explains how this approach helped her uncover and heal from childhood trauma, which had fuelled her substance use for years. You'll also hear about the compassionate care provided during medical detox at Gulf Breeze. Heather paints a vivid picture of what patients can expect—from being monitored by nurses around the clock to having their meals brought to them in a safe, restful environment.
The episode also explores the importance of family involvement in the recovery process, with weekly Zoom sessions and in-person meetings towards the end of treatment. Heather's passion for helping others shines through as she recounts touching success stories of individuals who have found new life through Gulf Breeze's unique approach. Her message is clear: making that first call for help is not a commitment but a step towards a brighter future.
If you're looking for a fresh perspective on addiction recovery or need some hope and inspiration, this episode is a must-listen. It’s a testament to the power of innovative treatment and the resilience of the human spirit.