Todd Zalkins
Todd Zalkins
Z-Man Podcast #35 Mike Wells p
Z-Man Podcast #35 Mike Wells p
Z-Man Podcast #35 Mike Wells p
Tuesday 22nd May 2018
Todd Zalkins and Mike Wells share their experiences with opioid addiction and maintaining sobriety post-surgery on 'The Z-Man Podcast'.
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Todd Zalkins
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Sobriety Toolkit
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Mike Wells and Todd Zalkins: Staying Sober Through the Pain
Find a guy that did what you'd like to do and follow through it. What a great message of recovery and hope.
Ever wondered how to manage prescription painkillers without jeopardizing your sobriety? In this episode of 'The Z-Man Podcast', Todd Zalkins sits down with Long Beach punk rock legend Mike Wells to discuss just that. Both Todd and Mike have faced the daunting challenge of dealing with opioid prescriptions post-surgery while maintaining their sobriety. Their conversation is a blend of heartfelt moments and laugh-out-loud anecdotes that make the topic approachable and relatable.
They dive into the importance of accountability and honesty, not just with others but with oneself, when taking medication. Todd shares his own experience of staying accountable to avoid relapse, while Mike opens up about the support he received from his sober community during tough times. The episode also explores how to handle life's stressors without falling back into old habits. Mike recounts a particularly challenging life event and how he managed to stay sober through it all.
Another key point discussed is the process of bouncing back after a relapse. Todd emphasizes that it's never too late to get back on track, and that guilt and shame can be overcome with the right mindset and support. Both Todd and Mike stress the importance of helping others as a means of finding one's higher power.
Todd talks about how helping others has been crucial in his own recovery journey, while Mike finds his higher power through activities like being out on the water. This episode is packed with valuable insights and advice for anyone navigating addiction and recovery. It's a reminder that there is always a way back to sobriety, no matter how tough the journey gets.