Daniel Unmanageable
Daniel Unmanageable
Under the Influence: Recovery Influencer, Megan Wilcox.
Under the Influence: Recovery Influencer, Megan Wilcox.
Under the Influence: Recovery Influencer, Megan Wilcox.
Tuesday 17th January 2023
Megan Wilcox discusses her journey from addiction to recovery and emphasizes the role of community support in breaking the stigma around substance use.
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Get the buttons here!Megan Wilcox: Healing in Scrubs and Beyond
I feel like in The Next Like Month I'm going to do it and I'm very confident in my skills and not to toot my own horn. You know I'm going to Bali on a sober retreat.
Ever wondered what it's like to face addiction while working in an emergency room? Meet Megan Wilcox, an X-Ray Tech who has seen the harsh realities of substance use up close. In this episode of 'Hard Knox Talks: Sober Stories. Real Talk.', Megan opens up about her journey from battling addiction to finding a safer way to live. Her story is a compelling mix of personal struggle, professional challenges, and the transformative power of community support.
Megan’s battle with addiction began early, but it wasn't until she started working in the ER that she confronted her own issues. “Seeing the realities of addiction at work every day really helped me look in the mirror and see my own challenges”, she shares. This pivotal moment led her to a path of recovery, where she discovered the importance of service and community. Now, Megan is not just surviving; she's thriving and giving back.
She has become a sobriety coach and an advocate for breaking the stigma around addiction. Her meetings with other women in recovery have turned into a tight-knit support system that she cherishes. Megan's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's about finding strength in vulnerability and the incredible impact of peer support. In this heartfelt episode, Megan also touches on the cultural acceptability of drinking, especially among women, and how it can spiral into obsession.
She talks about how her addiction progressed to gambling before she turned to alcohol, affecting her moods and relationships with loved ones. Her candid reflections offer valuable insights into the complexities of addiction and recovery. As Megan looks to the future, she’s excited about new ventures, including a sober retreat in Bali. Her confidence and optimism are infectious.
“I feel like in the next month I’m going to do it and I’m very confident in my skills”, she says with a smile. Megan's journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that community and service play crucial roles in maintaining sobriety.