Ep. 207: The Power of Personal Experience in Addiction Counseling Ft. Lindsay Villandry
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Description
In this conversation, Lindsay, an addiction counselor, shares her personal journey of addiction and recovery. She discusses her first drink at a young age and how it quickly escalated to...
show moreTakeaways
- Addiction can start at a young age and quickly escalate to using multiple substances.
- Rock bottom moments can serve as a turning point and motivation to seek help and make positive changes.
- Treatment and rehab can provide the necessary support and tools for recovery, but it requires commitment and ongoing effort.
- Personal experiences with addiction can be a powerful motivator to help others in their recovery journeys. Sobriety can lead to a renewed sense of purpose and motivation in life.
- Recovery allows individuals to embrace and enjoy normal activities that were once unappealing.
- Building a supportive community is crucial for long-term sobriety.
- Addiction counselors play a vital role in helping individuals navigate the recovery process.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction and Background
(07:39) First Drink and Early Experiences
(11:21) Realizing the Negative Effects
(17:00) Rock Bottom and Seeking Help
(20:35) Rehab and Treatment Experience
(28:35) Becoming an Addiction Counselor
(35:09) Believing in Sobriety and Helping Others
(41:05) The Journey to Sobriety
(43:10) Life in Recovery
(45:11) Embracing Normalcy
(46:10) Changing Perspectives
(48:01) Staying Grounded
(49:02) The Importance of Community
(50:46) Difference Between Therapist and Addiction Counselor
(53:19) Navigating Addiction Treatment
Lindsay Villandry Links:
https://lindsayvillandry.com/ https://www.facebook.com/linzer.vee https://www.youtube.com/@RecoverFromAddiction https://twitter.com/L_Villandry https://www.instagram.com/lindsay.villandry/
Follow Me on Social Media:
https://www.instagram.com/thevoncastshow/ https://www.instagram.com/shibavon/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wowshibavon
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