Jeri Bisbee

This is Your Wake-Up Call

Jeri Bisbee

  • Trying to Manage the Toxic Shame

Trying to Manage the Toxic Shame

Monday 29th July 2024

Nick Pollard shares his raw journey through addiction and recovery, offering hope and inspiration to those struggling with toxic shame.
50 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Raw
Supportive

About this podcast

This is Your Wake-Up Call
Author:
Jeri Bisbee
Overview:
Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Nick Pollard: From Rock Bottom to Redemption

Episode Overview

  • Nick Pollard's candid recount of his addiction and recovery journey.
  • The impact of toxic shame and people-pleasing on his life.
  • The turning point when he realised he needed help.
  • The role of support systems in his recovery.
  • His message of hope and resilience for others.
I looked at myself in the mirror and knew that I was going to die.
Nick Pollard's journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. In this episode of 'This is Your Wake-Up Call', Nick shares his raw and honest story of addiction, recovery, and the toxic shame that haunted him. From multiple failed marriages to a harrowing battle with cocaine and alcohol, Nick's life spiralled out of control. He lost everything - his family, his home, and nearly his life.
But at his lowest point, he reached out for help and began the long road to recovery. Today, Nick is a beacon of hope for others, using his experiences to inspire and support those struggling with similar issues. His candid discussion about people-pleasing, self-medicating, and the harsh realities of addiction is both heart-wrenching and uplifting. If you're looking for a story that showcases the resilience of the human spirit and the possibility of redemption, this episode is a must-listen.