Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
202 Odyssey House Journals - Dave Atherton
202 Odyssey House Journals - Dave Atherton
202 Odyssey House Journals - Dave Atherton
Friday 11th July 2025
Discover how Dave Atherton redefines interventions, focusing on rapport and family involvement for effective addiction recovery.
29 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Compassionate
Supportive
Honest
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Interventions don't have to be confrontational.
- Building rapport with families is crucial.
- Focus on developing healthy habits.
- Understanding self-esteem's role in addiction.
- Effective interventions involve the whole family.
"I want to build a relationship with you, man. I really want to help you."
Odyssey House Journals is back with another gripping episode featuring TV news legend Randall Carlisle. This time, the spotlight is on professional interventionist Dave Atherton, who shares his unique approach to helping families and their loved ones tackle addiction. Forget the dramatic scenes from TV shows where people are dragged kicking and screaming into rehab. Dave believes in building rapport with the family and the individual struggling with addiction, creating a supportive environment that encourages them to seek help willingly.
Dave's journey is nothing short of remarkable. From overdosing on a plane and ending up in a coma to finding sobriety and dedicating his life to helping others, his story is both inspiring and eye-opening. He recounts his early struggles with self-esteem, starting from a young age when he would take risks to impress his peers.
This behaviour eventually led him down a path of substance abuse, but it was the love of football that temporarily kept him away from drugs. However, injuries introduced him to pain pills, sparking a long battle with addiction. In this episode, Dave explains how interventions can be conducted without the guilt and bitterness often associated with them. He emphasises the importance of involving the whole family and working one-on-one with individuals to tailor a programme that suits their needs.
Dave's method is all about understanding and patience, focusing on building habits and routines that help individuals stay sober. For anyone interested in learning more about interventions or seeking guidance for a loved one, Dave's story offers hope and practical advice. His compassionate approach reminds us that recovery is possible with the right support and mindset. So why not give this episode a listen and see if Dave's strategies could be just what you need?