Chuck LaFlange
Chuck LaFlange
221- DETOX JUNKIE, AARON GLEADOW
221- DETOX JUNKIE, AARON GLEADOW
221- DETOX JUNKIE, AARON GLEADOW
Friday 1st March 2024
Join Aaron Gledlow on 'Ashes to Awesome' as he shares his journey from addiction to advocacy, focusing on humour, community support, and gratitude.
53 minutes
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Author:
Chuck LaFlange
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Aaron Gledlow: From Addiction's Grip to Mental Health Advocate
Episode Overview
- Aaron shares his journey from addiction to advocacy, highlighting pivotal moments in his recovery
- The conversation explores the importance of humour in recovery and the power of community support
- Aaron's platform, Detox Junkie, evolves into a beacon of hope and empowerment for those struggling with mental health and addiction
- The hosts reflect on the profound gratitude they feel for their relationships and healing journeys
- Listeners are encouraged to reach out for help if in active addiction, and to support loved ones with compassion and understanding
There's nothing closer to hell than the precipice of choosing life or death. If you haven't lived it, you just haven't lived it.
What does it take to turn a life of addiction into one of advocacy and support? In this compelling episode of 'Ashes to Awesome', host Chuck LaFlange sits down with Aaron Gledlow, the man behind the Detox Junkie Facebook page. Aaron's story is one of resilience and transformation. He recounts his first encounter with alcohol at 16, which led to a 26-year battle with addiction.
It was a harrowing journey, but Aaron eventually reached a pivotal moment where he chose life over death. This choice marked the beginning of his recovery and his mission to help others. Through Detox Junkie, Aaron has become a vocal advocate for mental health and addiction recovery, breaking down the stigma that often surrounds these issues.
Chuck and Aaron's candid conversation covers the importance of humour in recovery, the power of community support, and the deep gratitude they feel for their relationships and healing journeys. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just looking for an inspiring story of transformation, this episode offers valuable insights and hope.