Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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186 - Cody W - His successes, finance and all things money and how it can impact our sobriety
186 - Cody W - His successes, finance and all things money and how it can impact our sobriety
186 - Cody W - His successes, finance and all things money and how it can impact our sobriety
Thursday 26th August 2021
Join Real Recovery Talk as Cody W discusses his journey to sobriety and how financial challenges can influence recovery.
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Get the buttons here!Cody W: Rebuilding Life and Sobriety Amid Financial Challenges
Money equals ego. Addiction doesn't discriminate. You don't need a car to get sober.
Ever wondered how financial ups and downs can shape one's path to sobriety? In this episode of Real Recovery Talk, hosts Tom Conrad and Ben sit down with Cody W, a once-successful businessman whose life was turned upside down by addiction. Cody's story is a powerful reminder that addiction doesn't discriminate, and recovery is a journey filled with both triumphs and trials. Growing up, Cody faced multiple learning disabilities that made school a nightmare.
Struggling academically, he found solace in smoking pot, which eased his anxiety but also set him on a path of drug use that continued into high school. By then, he wasn't just using drugs; he was selling them and making more money than his mom. But this lucrative yet dangerous lifestyle eventually led him to prison. Now in recovery, Cody shares how he's rebuilding his life, focusing on the impact of money on sobriety.
He talks about the relationship between financial success and true happiness, the challenges of staying sober without financial resources, and the pitfalls of false ego. The conversation also touches on the moral model of addiction and the importance of finding inner fulfillment rather than relying on material wealth. Cody's journey is both inspiring and cautionary. He emphasizes that while financial stability can provide comfort, it doesn't guarantee happiness or sobriety.
The episode wraps up with a discussion on the dangers of materialism in recovery and the vital role of tough love. If you're curious about how money influences recovery or looking for inspiration to make a change, this episode is a must-listen.