Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
193: Separating Yourself from Addiction with Tish Marsh
193: Separating Yourself from Addiction with Tish Marsh
193: Separating Yourself from Addiction with Tish Marsh
Monday 8th August 2022
Join Tish Marsh as she shares her inspiring journey from opioid addiction to advocacy, helping the homeless and promoting mental health support.
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Author:
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
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Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Recovery from Trauma
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Tish Marsh's struggle with opioid addiction as a pharmacist.
- Advocacy work with homeless individuals and addiction support.
- The importance of separating oneself from addiction.
- Impact of childhood trauma on substance abuse.
- Tish's YouTube channel promoting mental health awareness.
I'm not gonna let this one little Dusty Pill that goes away in your system in minutes control my life.
In this enlightening episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind speaks with Tish Marsh, a dedicated community pharmacist who transformed her personal struggle with opioid addiction into a powerful advocacy for mental health and addiction support. Tish reveals her journey from a high-functioning addict to a beacon of hope for those battling addiction, particularly within the homeless community. Tish's addiction began after she underwent several medical procedures, during which she was prescribed opioids for pain management.
As a pharmacist, she was accustomed to handling these drugs daily, yet she found herself ensnared in their addictive grip. Despite her professional success, Tish faced the challenge of living a dual life, maintaining her career while grappling with addiction. Through her experience, Tish learned to separate herself from the addiction, recognizing it as a chronic disease rather than a moral failing. This mindset shift was crucial in her recovery journey, allowing her to reclaim her life and purpose.
Today, Tish is committed to giving back to the community, focusing her efforts on homeless individuals who fight similar battles. Her work involves listening to their stories, validating their experiences, and offering non-judgmental support. Through her YouTube channel, Ask Pharmacist Tish, she educates viewers on the complexities of addiction, mental health, and the importance of compassionate support. Tish's story underscores the impact of childhood trauma on addiction, highlighting the need for mental health services tailored to those in vulnerable situations.
Her advocacy not only provides practical help but also inspires others to view addiction through a lens of empathy and understanding. This episode is a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of turning personal struggles into meaningful contributions to society.