#70 Adam Gelinas - From Addict to Therapist#70 Adam Gelinas - From Addict to Therapist
The Addictive Pod: How to Recover from Addiction
Adam Gelinas shares his journey from addiction to becoming a therapist, focusing on men's mental health and the importance of seeking help.
52:51•13 Feb 2023
Adam Gelinas: From Flight Attendant to Addiction Therapist
“I think that you know the imposter syndrome... what could be that next, the first step that you could take, whether it's reaching out to a therapist, whether it's, you know, um, even buying a self help book and reading about it, maybe it's listening to this- all roads lead back.”
Picture a young boy in a Toronto suburb, dreaming of far-off places to escape his reality. That boy grew up to be Adam Gelinas, who found his escape in alcohol and later, in the skies as a flight attendant. But the need for a real change brought him back down to earth, where he sought help and turned his life around. In this episode of 'The Addictive Pod', Adam opens up about his path from addiction to becoming a therapist.
He discusses the critical need for men to ask for help and addresses the crisis in men's mental health. Adam also shares his initial hesitation about the spiritual aspects of 12-step recovery programs and how he eventually embraced them. Now, as the founder of First Step Men's Therapy, Adam uses his experiences to guide others on their recovery journeys. His story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about finding purpose and helping others do the same.
Whether you're battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, Adam's insights offer a beacon of hope and practical advice.
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