Crafting Your Tactical Plan for Addiction Recovery
Episode Overview
The importance of having a tactical plan for recovery. Challenges faced with traditional 12-step programs. Immediate tools to combat cravings and triggers. The role of support systems in successful recovery. Creating a 'Tactical Manual' for alternative recovery methods.
If you're going to get sober, you've got to have a game plan.
In this engaging episode of Chase The Vase, host Brock Bevell and guest Colin Morrison tackle the gritty realities of addiction recovery. Brock, a retired undercover police officer with a compelling backstory, brings a wealth of experience to the table. Colin shares his raw and honest journey through addiction, including the harrowing experience of not sleeping for 31 days while in rehab.
Together, they discuss the importance of having a tactical plan for recovery, emphasising that traditional 30-60-90 day programs may not work for everyone. The duo is committed to creating a 'Tactical Manual' to offer alternative recovery strategies tailored to individual needs. Brock and Colin dive into the concept of the 'bitch voice' and the 'king voice', a metaphor for the internal battle addicts face.
They stress the need for immediate tools and strategies to combat cravings and triggers, highlighting how quick decisions can make or break recovery efforts. Colin recounts his struggles with traditional 12-step programs and how Brock's 'Victory Manual' provided him with practical, actionable steps that resonated more deeply with his experiences. The episode is filled with anecdotes from both hosts, offering a mix of humour and heartfelt moments.
From stories about helping people in a rugged park to discussing the emotional highs and lows of addiction, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking a fresh perspective on recovery. Brock and Colin's dynamic and candid conversation makes this episode both informative and relatable. If you're looking for real talk about addiction recovery and practical advice from those who've been there, this episode is for you.
Don't miss out on their unique approach to tackling one of life's toughest challenges.