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67 | Young Lee: Recovery vs. Recovered - Fatherhood, Identity & The Spiritual Path
67 | Young Lee: Recovery vs. Recovered - Fatherhood, Identity & The Spiritual Path
67 | Young Lee: Recovery vs. Recovered - Fatherhood, Identity & The Spiritual Path
Monday 26th May 2025
Young Lee shares his path from addiction to spiritual freedom through daily practice and honest service.
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71 minutes
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About this podcast
Author:
Matthew Butler
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Young distinguishes between being in recovery and being truly recovered.
- Daily spiritual practice and honest service are key to Young's sobriety.
- Working in recovery services is different from personal recovery work.
- Young finds peace in presence rather than external achievements.
- Emotional maturity and consistent action are vital for lasting recovery.
I've found a deeper kind of freedom — one rooted not in status or success, but in presence.
In this episode of the Believe in People podcast, Young Lee returns to share his journey from the depths of addiction to a life of spiritual fulfilment. Having once lost everything, including his career and family, Young recounts how he rebuilt his life through daily spiritual practices and honest service. He talks about the distinction between being in recovery and being truly recovered, emphasising emotional maturity and consistent action as key components.
Young's story challenges the notion that sobriety is just about abstaining from substances; instead, it's about finding peace in presence and usefulness. Young delves into the dangers of confusing working in recovery services with doing actual personal recovery work, highlighting the invisible threshold where addiction robs one of choice. Through humility, meditation, and helping others, Young has found purpose beyond external validation and rediscovered his role as a father — not through promises, but through lived demonstration.
He discusses the powerlessness of addiction, comparing it to a relentless force that doesn't care about one's emotions or circumstances. The episode explores how Young's daily routine — including prayer, meditation, and engaging with others — keeps him grounded and prevents relapse. His story is a testament to the idea that recovery is not just about being clean but about living a life rooted in spiritual freedom and presence. So why should you tune in?
If you're curious about what it truly means to be recovered, or if you're seeking inspiration for your own journey, Young's story offers both practical advice and spiritual insights that could be transformative.