Duane Osterlind, LMFT
Duane Osterlind, LMFT
209: Keep the Change with Bart Nollenberger
209: Keep the Change with Bart Nollenberger
209: Keep the Change with Bart Nollenberger
Monday 28th November 2022
Join Duane Osterlind as he talks with Bart Nollenberger about his journey from addiction to recovery and the importance of surrendering to a higher power.
50 minutes
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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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Get the buttons here!Recovery & Change: Bart Nollenberger's Journey
Episode Overview
- Bart's transition from self-absorption to community-focused recovery.
- The role of spirituality in overcoming addiction.
- Leadership and personal growth as key recovery tools.
- Importance of mentorship and support networks.
- Bart's upcoming book and podcast, Keep the Change.
Even if you don't know God, just praying and fake it till you make it and listen to that still small voice and get to a meeting and walk in and find somebody to lift you up and mentor you that you can trust and walk the steps.
In this compelling episode of the Addicted Mind Podcast, host Duane Osterlind interviews Bart Nollenberger, a motivational speaker, author, and recovery coach. Bart shares his transformative journey from a life dominated by addiction and self-absorption to one of recovery, spirituality, and community service. Growing up in Toledo as the son of a car dealer, Bart found himself wrecking cars and spiraling into cocaine addiction during his high school years.
Despite his struggles, Bart's journey eventually led him to a pivotal moment of surrender at a treatment center, marking the beginning of his recovery. Bart emphasizes the importance of spirituality in overcoming addiction, sharing how surrendering to a higher power was crucial in his personal transformation. He discusses the impact of attending meetings such as C-Suite for Christ, a gathering of Christian businessmen, which helped solidify his commitment to his faith and recovery journey.
Bart's story is not just about overcoming addiction; it's also about leadership and personal growth. As a successful motivational speaker and author of the upcoming book, Keep the Change, Bart inspires others to spark change in their lives through personal development and spirituality. Throughout the episode, Duane and Bart highlight the significance of mentorship and support networks in recovery. Bart encourages listeners to seek out a team of supportive individuals who can guide them through recovery steps.
He also stresses the importance of authenticity and genuine connections, both in personal relationships and professional endeavors. Bart's passion for recovery and helping others is evident in his work as a mental health and life coach, where he offers guidance without long-term commitments, fostering a space for genuine connection and growth. He invites listeners to reach out to him via social media or email for support and conversation.
This episode serves as an inspirational narrative of hope and transformation, illustrating the power of surrender, spirituality, and community in overcoming addiction and living a fulfilling life in recovery.